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Method
Introduction
The following study involves a survey being completed by participants who may or
may not experience high levels of spirituality despite their attendance a at religious service.
The hypothesis reveals that church attendance does not influence individual spirituality. . an ’s
It is predicted that religion or spirituality improve stress levels and decrease negative can
impacts on mental health. The data collection method discussed the an individual’s is in
following paragraphs.
The Daily Spiritual Experience Scale (DSES) is a self-report instrument designed to
assess ordinary experiences of transcendent connection daily life in an individual’s
(Underwood, 2011). Studies have found that women reported higher regarding the daily
spiritual experience scale than men the in United States. It is not uncommon to see men report
low due cultural differences and the lack of being open regarding their emotions and to
spiritual experiences. However, crucial understand various variables when surveying it is to
both men and women based on culture, religion, careers, and current destination. Therefore, it
is to it is not uncommon find that women test higher spirituality levels especially when in
predictive that women are more likely attend a religious service to to improve their well-being
and health (Underwood, 2011). Therefore, common see men focus on their career and it is to
never attend a religious service feel to that their well-being is successful.
Recent studies were able investigate daily spiritual experiences and potential mental to
health benefits based on religion and spirituality (Ken, Henderson, Bradshaw, Ellison, &
Wright, 2021). Therefore, religious and spiritual phenomena have led to positive outcomes by
lowering stress and depression. Individuals who are religious or spiritual often attend a
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religious service, volunteer, and are open publicly express their religion or spirituality. to
However, recent studies measured the attachment theory regarding individuals who
experienced a negative experience with Christianity or a belief Jesus Christ when they in
experienced any hurtful feelings and emotions whether was hurt by the it church, a miscarriage,
death, or personal offenses. However, research found that stress and mental health have
promoted individuals increase their religious practices order to in to manage any negative
