A Penn State researcher has revealed that those who leave strict religious groups have a tendency to complain about their health as compared to those who continue to stay in the group.
The percentage of people who left a strict religious group and reported they were in excellent health was about half that of people who stayed in the group, said Christopher Scheitle, senior research assistant, in sociology.
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About 40 percent of members of strict religious groups reported they were in excellent health, according to the study. However, only 25 percent of members in those groups who switched to another religion reported they were in excellent health.
The percentage of the strict religious group members who dropped out of religion completely and said their health was excellent fell to 20 percent. The difference between switchers and non-switchers, in reference to health, is statistically significant for the strict groups.
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The researchers suggested several possible reasons for the declining health conditions reported by former members.
Strict groups typically require members to abstain from unhealthy behaviors, such as alcohol and tobacco use. These groups also create both formal and informal support structures to promote positive health, according to Scheitle. The social bonds of belonging to the group might be another factor for better health.
The researchers reported their findings in the current issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior.
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Malaysia's highest court was asked Monday to decide whether a Muslim convert can change his children's religion without the consent of his spouse, in a test case for the multi-ethnic nation.
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The researchers suggested several possible reasons for the declining health conditions reported by former members.
Strict groups typically require members to abstain from unhealthy behaviors, such as alcohol and tobacco use. These groups also create both formal and informal support structures to promote positive health, according to Scheitle. The social bonds of belonging to the group might be another factor for better health.
The researchers reported their findings in the current issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior.
Source: ANI
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