The association of spirituality and well-being across socioeconomic differences: South Africa and Uganda.
While research has documented a robust relationship between spirituality and well-being, relatively few studies have been conducted in Africa. This study examined data from South Africa and Uganda, which differ markedly in multiple aspects of well-being, including access to healthcare and educationa...
| Publicado en: | Mental Health, Religion & Culture pp. 1 - 14 |
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| Formato: | Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Sep2026
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