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- W288902488 abstract "Within the field of psychology, scholars understand religion to be a universal and functional aspect of life that is important to examine in the context of individuals' lives (Spilka et al. 2003). For example, researchers have found connections between religion and risk taking behavior, relationships, and health (Cortes 1999; Gorsuch 1988; Paloutzian 1996; Pargament 1997; Smith and Paris 2002). In order to ascertain the specific functions of it is important for the field of psychology to first develop a scientific understanding of it. When psychologists are able to measure religion empirically, they are also able to examine the specific role it plays in various areas of people's lives. Because religion is an individual and personal experience, scholars have struggled to develop one clear definition for it (Guthrie 1996; Spilka 1993). Therefore, when examining the role of religion in individuals' lives, clear operational definitions of religion (i.e., how religion is measured in the research) need to be utilized. Psychologists measure four different realms when trying to operationally define religion: (1) cognition (i.e., beliefs and conceptualizations); (2) affect (i.e., feelings and attitudes); (3) behavior (i.e., actions); and (4) habit (i.e., regular and consistent behavior). Operational definitions enable researchers to empirically examine religion in the contexts of individuals' lives (Spilka et al. 2003). Currently, there is a dearth of empirical data on Haitian religiosity. Therefore, the primary aim of the current study is to develop an operational understanding of religiosity for Haitians living in the United States. In order to do so, two of the realms outlined above, cognition (i.e., religious beliefs) and behaviors (i.e., religious behaviors), will be examined among a group of Haitians living in the United States. The following section provides a brief description of information that is currently available on Haitian religion. The information was used to select the questions guiding our first attempt at empirically studying functional religiosity among Haitians living in the United States. Existing Data on Religion among Haitians When researching Haitian the literature, although not empirical, is plentiful: there are books, articles, and Internet resources that report on religion among Haitians. Currently, the sources attempt to distinguish Vodou from other religious denominations, but they do not differentiate between these specific religious denominations. Therefore, a clear distinction will be made between Vodou and the broader term religion, used here in reference to all other religions (predominantly Catholicism and Protestantism) practiced by Haitians. Demographics. Until recently, Roman Catholicism was the most commonly reported affiliation for many Haitians residing in Haiti. Currently, it is reported that 80% of Haitians practice Roman Catholicism, while the remaining 20% practice some denomination of Protestantism (Bibb and Casimir 1996). Additionally, while most Haitians do not officially report being Vodou practitioners, it is believed that the vast majority (especially those still living in Haiti) incorporate Vodou into their lives (Michel 2006). In 2003, Vodou was formally recognized as a religion in Haiti (BellegardeSmith 2003). Vodou is typically practiced in conjunction with Roman Catholicism, while Protestants believe that it represents an opposition to their religion (White 2000). Vodou. Vodou is a traditional Afro-Haitian religion that blends African, Creole, and Haitian elements (Michel 2002, 2006). One of the central and key functions of Vodou is healing illnesses. One way to facilitate healing is to sevi Iwa (serve the spirit) or to offer prayers and perform various devotional rites directed at God and particular spirits (Michel 2002,2006). Within the Vodou society, there are no accidents. Practitioners believe that nothing and no event has a life of its own. …" @default.
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- W288902488 title "A Descriptive Evaluation of Religiosity among Haitian Immigrants: An Empirical Study" @default.
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