Strength of Attachment to Religious Beliefs Decreases Negative Attitudes Toward Older Adults
2024
Religious Beliefs and Attitudes Toward Older Adults
Sample size: 31
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Jessica Strong
Primary Institution: University of Prince Edward Island
Hypothesis
Does attachment to a belief system reduce negative attitudes toward older adults?
Conclusion
Stronger attachment to religious beliefs is associated with decreased negative attitudes toward older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Religiosity may protect against negative attitudes toward older adults.
- Groups with stronger religious beliefs showed better attitudes toward older adults in previous studies.
- The study found a significant impact of religious attachment on negative ageism.
Takeaway
People who are more attached to their religious beliefs tend to have kinder feelings toward older adults.
Methodology
Participants were divided into groups based on their attachment to belief systems and analyzed using ANCOVA.
Limitations
The sample size was small and likely underpowered.
Participant Demographics
Adults aged 21-73 with diverse belief systems including Christian, Buddhist, Muslim, and Atheist/Agnostic.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.045
Statistical Significance
p=0.05
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