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- Title
The Power of Prayer in Transforming Individuals and Marital Relationships: A Qualitative Examination of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim Families.
- Authors
Hatch, T.; Marks, L.; Bitah, E.; Lawrence, M.; Lambert, N.; Dollahite, D.; Hardy, B.
- Abstract
Prayer is a widely practiced religious behavior. Research has associated prayer with various physical, psychological, and relational benefits. This study used in-depth, interview-based qualitative methods to explore how prayer may foster improvement in married individuals as well as in couples' relationships in a richly diverse sample of 184 religious couples (N = 368 individuals). Qualitative data analyses revealed the following related themes: (a) prayer is a catalyst for change; (b) prayer facilitates humility and positivity; (c) prayer facilitates communication and understanding among couples; and (d) prayer unifies couples and helps in resolving conflict. Illustrative and supportive primary data are presented in connection with each theme. Implications of the findings are discussed.
- Subjects
PRAYERS; MARITAL relations; WORSHIP programs; RELIGION &; marriage; INFIDELITY (Couples); RELIGION
- Publication
Review of Religious Research, 2016, Vol 58, Issue 1, p27
- ISSN
0034-673X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s13644-015-0236-z