| Title |
The Perspective of Psychosomatic Medicine on the Effect of Religion on the Mind–Body Relationship in Japan
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Journal of Religion and Health, March 2012
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| DOI | 10.1007/s10943-012-9586-9 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Mutsuhiro Nakao, Chisin Ohara |
| Abstract |
Shintoism, Buddhism, and Qi, which advocate the unity of mind and body, have contributed to the Japanese philosophy of life. The practice of psychosomatic medicine emphasizes the connection between mind and body and combines the psychotherapies (directed at the mind) and relaxation techniques (directed at the body), to achieve stress management. Participation in religious activities such as preaching, praying, meditating, and practicing Zen can also elicit relaxation responses. Thus, it is time for traditional religions to play an active role in helping those seeking psychological stability after the Great East Japan Earthquake and the ongoing crisis related to the nuclear accident in Fukushima, Japan, to maintain a healthy mind-body relationship. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1 | 50% |
| United States | 1 | 50% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 2 | 100% |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 1 | 2% |
| Unknown | 54 | 98% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 10 | 18% |
| Researcher | 6 | 11% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 5 | 9% |
| Student > Bachelor | 5 | 9% |
| Student > Master | 4 | 7% |
| Other | 9 | 16% |
| Unknown | 16 | 29% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 9 | 16% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 6 | 11% |
| Social Sciences | 6 | 11% |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 5 | 9% |
| Computer Science | 2 | 4% |
| Other | 11 | 20% |
| Unknown | 16 | 29% |
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