Prior research has relied on convenience samples
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Prior research has relied on convenience samples, combined disparate religiosity/spirituality constructs, and rarely tested nonlinear associations. The study aims to address this gap by examining associations between death anxiety and multi
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Sourced from the stated research gap and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 1962 and 2026, spanning 4 journals. Those papers have been cited 102 times in total.
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- Spiritual and Religious Beliefs, Behaviors, and Struggles in Relation to Death Anxiety: Evidence from a U.S. Nationwide Probability Sample (2026) · Journal of Religion and Health · doi
Prior research has relied on convenience samples, combined disparate religiosity/spirituality constructs, and rarely tested nonlinear associations. The study aims to address this gap by examining associations between death anxiety and multiple religiosity/spirituality facets in a nationwide probability sample.
generalstated research gapKeywords: prior research has relied convenience samples combined disparate - Differential Associations Between Religiosity and Cognition in the Korean Elderly With Alzheimer’s Disease (2026) · Psychiatry Investigation · doi
Few studies have investigated the effects of different religions on cognitive function. The study aims to address this gap by investigating the effect of religiosity on cognitive function in patients with Alzheimer's disease. The study highlights the importance of considering religious affiliation in the development of interventions.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: few studies have investigated effects different religions cognitive - Faith Without Works: Jesus People, Resistance to Temptation, and Altruism (1975) · Journal of Applied Social Psychology · cited 39× · doi
Further study is needed to fully understand the relationship between level of religiousness and moral behavior. Research should investigate the influence of religion on human behavior in different contexts. The development of programs aimed at promoting moral behavior should take into account the findings of this study.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5Keywords: further study needed fully understand relationship between level - A STUDY OF RELIGIOUS BELIEF (1962) · British Journal of Psychology · cited 52× · doi
Prior research has not fully examined the relationships between religious belief and other psychological characteristics. There is a need for further research on the functional relationships between religious belief and other psychological characteristics. The current study aims to address this gap by examining the relationships between religious belief and other psychological characteristics.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: prior research has fully examined relationships between religious - Religion and Emotion Regulation: A Systematic Review of Quantitative Studies (2025) · Journal of Religion and Health · cited 11× · doi
Future studies should explore the association between religion/spirituality and emotion regulation in diverse samples. Future research should examine the role of emotion regulation in linking religion/spirituality to psychological outcomes. Future studies should consider the impact of religious affiliation on emotion regulation strategies.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5Keywords: future studies explore association between religion spirituality emotion - Religiosity, Burnout, Depression, and Anxiety in a University Setting During COVID-19 in the USA: A Cross-Sectional Study (2026) · Journal of Religion and Health · doi
Future studies should investigate the longitudinal relationship between religiosity and mental health outcomes. Studies should explore the mechanisms by which religiosity influences mental health outcomes. Research should examine the effectiveness of interventions that promote religiosity in reducing depression and anxiety.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5Keywords: future studies investigate longitudinal relationship between religiosity mental
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