title: Studies of the inner life: the impact of spirituality on quality of life.
abstract: This article defines spirituality and relates the importance of spirituality to understanding quality of life. Spirituality is examined through organizational religious activities, non-organizational activities and/or as an expression of faith. Spirituality as a variable in the study of quality of life is not a new concept; however, it has returned to the scene during recent years, and has gone through an evolutionary process.
authors.affiliation: Chaplaincy Services, Passavant Retirement and Health Center, Zelienople, PA 16063, USA. dbaker@lassenior.com
authors.forename: David C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Baker
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living / Q000523:psychology; D001294:Attitude to Health; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology; D012649:Self Concept; D029181:Spirituality