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Title: Examining Perceptions of the Health Impact of Spirituality in a University Community (Report)
Author : VAHPERD Journal
Release Date : January 22, 2007
Genre: Education,Books,Professional & Technical,
Pages : * pages
Size : 204 KB

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Abstract Spiritual wellness is often overlooked in university attempts to promote health due to misperceptions regarding its definition and impact. A needs assessment was conducted to assess a university community's perceptions regarding spiritual wellness and the impact it has on college student health. One hundred and fiftyseven undergraduate students were surveyed for the individual phase and 18 faculty, staff, and community leaders were interviewed for the organizational phase of the assessment. A comparison of student versus faculty, staff, and community leader perceptions revealed that, while all believed spiritual wellness to be an important aspect of overall well-being, views differed about the existence of spiritual wellness among college students and about health issues negatively affecting college students. Identifying these differing views can correct misperceptions and promote the presence and positive health impacts of spiritual wellness among college students.