The relationship between religion and aging in different
Research gap analysis derived from 3 general papers in our local library.
The gap
Future studies should examine the relationship between religion and aging in different populations. Future studies should consider the role of religion in the personal adjustment of older persons. Future studies should examine the impact of
Evidence profile
Sourced from the stated research gap and stated challenges and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 1976 and 2026, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 150 times in total.
Research trend
Established — well-defined area with open sub-problems.
Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps
- RELIGIOUS Exposure and Concern for Others’ Health: Religious Priming Promotes Health-Oriented Altruism in Nonreligious Individuals Through Awe in China (2026) · Journal of Religion and Health · cited 1× · doi
The majority of studies emphasize religious individuals, with limited attention given to secular and nonreligious populations. Prior research has focused on the health benefits for religious individuals, neglecting how religion might inspire concern for others' health. The paper identifies a gap in understanding how religious influences extend to nonreligious individuals in health-related contexts.
generalstated research gapKeywords: majority studies emphasize religious individuals limited attention given - Régulations idéologiques officielles et nébuleuses d'hétérodoxies A propos des rapports entre religion et santé (1987) · Social Compass · cited 10× · doi
The paper notes that the relationship between religion and health is complex and multifaceted. The study highlights the challenge of understanding the impact of the nebula of heterodoxies on health practices and beliefs. The paper suggests that there is a need to consider the role of religion in shaping health practices and beliefs.
generalstated challengesevidence 5/5Keywords: paper notes relationship between religion health complex multifaceted - Religion and Aging in a Longitudinal Panel (1976) · The Gerontologist · cited 139× · doi
Future studies should examine the relationship between religion and aging in different populations. Future studies should consider the role of religion in the personal adjustment of older persons. Future studies should examine the impact of declining religious activities on the well-being of older persons.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5Keywords: future studies examine relationship between religion aging different
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