Bernard, et. al (2017)
Topic: Relationship between spirituality, meaning of life, psychological distress, wish for hastened death, and their influence on quality of life.
Results:
High correlation between spiritual pain and psychological distress,
Psychological distress has strong influence on Meaning In Life.
Spiritual well-being is a strong predictor of perceived Quality of Life
Ironson, et. al (2002)
Topic: Is spirituality associated with long survival, health behaviors, less distress, and low cortisol?
Results:
Long survival was significantly related to both frequency of prayer (positively) and judgmental attitude (negatively)
Ironson–Woods SR Index yielded strong and significant correlations with less distress, more hope, social support, health behaviors, helping others, and lower cortisol levels
Harrison, et. al (2005)
Topic: Relationship between religiosity/spirituality and pain experience
Results:
Correlation between spirituality and lower levels of depression
Correlation between spirituality and decrease in pain perception
Most significant change in pain perception when able to attend church