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  • Sociology
  • Religious Studies

Background:

  • Loneliness is a universal human experience affecting individuals across diverse demographics.
  • Religiosity often influences life approaches, behaviors, and social engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if religious observance impacts coping mechanisms for loneliness.
  • To explore differences in loneliness coping among various Jewish religious groups in Israel.

Main Methods:

  • A preliminary study involving 250 Israeli Jewish participants.
  • Participants self-identified as Secular, Conservative, or Orthodox.
  • A 34-item yes/no questionnaire assessed loneliness and coping strategies.

Main Results:

  • Statistically significant differences were observed in how the three groups coped with loneliness.
  • These differences were specifically noted on the 'Religion and Faith' subscale, supporting the hypothesis.
  • No significant differences were found on other subscales of coping.

Conclusions:

  • Religious observance, particularly faith and religious practices, plays a role in coping with loneliness among Israeli Jews.
  • Further research with diverse religious denominations is recommended to broaden understanding.