What Is Replacing Religion?

2020 ◽  
pp. 103-143
Author(s):  
Ronald F. Inglehart
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Change ◽  
Belief Systems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Solidarity ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Economic Equality ◽  
Welfare Spending ◽  
Democratic Norms ◽  
Universal Health

People have evolved to seek patterns and explanations and seek to put them together into coherent belief systems. This is conducive to mental health. People need coherent belief systems, but religion is declining. What comes next? Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and the Netherlands have consistently been at the cutting edge of cultural change since 1990. Protestantism left an enduring imprint, but the welfare state that emerged in the 20th century added universal health coverage; high levels of state support for education, welfare spending, child care, and pensions; and an ethos of social solidarity. These countries are also characterized by rapidly declining religiosity. What does this portend? Today, these countries rank high on numerous indicators of a well-functioning society, including economic equality, gender equality, low homicide rates, subjective well-being, environmental protection, and democracy. They have become less religious, but their people have high levels of interpersonal trust, tolerance, honesty, social solidarity, and commitment to democratic norms.

Religion's Sudden Decline

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald F. Inglehart
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Change ◽  
Belief Systems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Solidarity ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Economic Equality ◽  
Welfare Spending ◽  
High Infant Mortality ◽  
Democratic Norms

Secularization has accelerated. From 1981 to 2007, most countries became more religious, but from 2007 to 2020, the overwhelming majority became less religious. For centuries, all major religions encouraged norms that limit women to producing as many children as possible and discourage any sexual behavior not linked with reproduction. These norms were needed when facing high infant mortality and low life expectancy but require suppressing strong drives and are rapidly eroding. These norms are so strongly linked with religion that abandoning them undermines religiosity. Religion became pervasive because it was conducive to survival, encouraged sharing when there was no social security system, and is conducive to mental health and coping with insecure conditions. People need coherent belief systems, but religion is declining. What comes next? The Nordic countries have consistently been at the cutting edge of cultural change. Protestantism left an enduring imprint, but 20th-century welfare added universal health coverage; high levels of state support for education, welfare spending, child care, and pensions; and an ethos of social solidarity. These countries are also characterized by rapidly declining religiosity. Does this portend corruption and nihilism? Apparently not. These countries lead the world on numerous indicators of a well-functioning society, including economic equality, gender equality, low homicide rates, subjective well-being, environmental protection, and democracy. They have become less religious, but their people have high levels of interpersonal trust, tolerance, honesty, social solidarity, and commitment to democratic norms. The decline of religiosity has far-reaching implications. This book explores what comes next.

scholarly journals The Effect of the Acculturation of Chinese Immigrants on Tourist Satisfaction and Quality of Life

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1770
Author(s):  
Taeyoung Cho ◽  
Taesoo Cho ◽  
Hao Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cultural Change ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Chinese Immigrants ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Tourist Satisfaction

Given the rapidly increasing number of foreign nationals migrating to Korea, this study investigates the relationship between cultural adaptation, tourist satisfaction, and quality of life among Chinese immigrants in Korea. A questionnaire survey was conducted among 344 Chinese immigrants in Korea who visited Gyeongju, where Korean World Heritage sites and modern tourist facilities coexist. A structural equation model was used to verify the hypothesis and indicated that cultural assimilation and cultural separation had a significant effect on tourist satisfaction, whereas cultural integration and cultural change did not have any statistically significant effect on tourist satisfaction. Additionally, tourist satisfaction had a significant effect on quality of life (in terms of subjective well-being and psychological well-being). The results of this study can function as a reference for improving Chinese immigrants’ cultural adaptation, tourist satisfaction, and quality of life.

Health Equity, Social Policy, and Promoting Recovery from COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (6) ◽  
pp. 983-995 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Lynch
Keyword(s):  
Population Health ◽  
Health Equity ◽  
Parental Leave ◽  
Social Solidarity ◽  
Universal Health Insurance ◽  
Improve Population Health ◽  
Economic Equality ◽  
The Social ◽  
Near Term ◽  
Universal Health

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed starkly and publicly the close interconnections between social and economic equality, health equity, and population health. To better understand what social policies would best promote population health, economic recovery, and preparedness for future pandemics, one must look both upstream and abroad for inspiration. In this article, the author argues for a suite of near-term and longer-term interventions, including universal health insurance and paid sick leave; upgraded wage insurance policies; tax reform; investments in parental leave, childcare, and education; and upgraded government record systems. Policies that equalize the distribution of the social determinants of health and promote social solidarity also will improve population health and economic performance and allow everyone to confront future pandemics more successfully.

scholarly journals Critical evaluation of two approaches to achieve universal health coverage in India

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 3159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shyamkumar Sriram
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
Universal Health Coverage ◽  
Critical Evaluation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Poor People ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Insurance Program ◽  
Health Insurance Program ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Universal Health

The WHO report on the path to Universal Health Coverage (UHC) emphasizes that every person should receive the necessary healthcare without enduring financial hardship at the time of getting care. United Nations’ Sustainable Development agenda incorporates one goal (Goal 3) that is related to health and well-being of the population and one of the specific targets of the goal is to improve financial risk protection through the achievement of universal health coverage. More than 100 countries in the world have either started their reforms towards UHC or have already achieved it and India is one of the countries trying to achieve UHC. Out of the 1.324 billion people in India, only 11% of the population has any form of health insurance coverage. Around, 42% of India’s population is Below Poverty Line (BPL). Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana is a health insurance program started in 2007 that provides a wide range of healthcare services for BPL families. Rajiv Aarogyasri Community Health Insurance is a state health insurance program started in Andhra Pradesh as one of the first programs in India to provide health insurance to poor people. In India, 39 million people are being impoverished due to OOP health expenditures each year, and a quarter of these expenditures are contributed by hospitalization Out-of-pocket expenditures even after the financial protection provided by a number of health insurance programs. This review will critically evaluate the two health insurance approaches which aim to achieve UHC in India by providing health protection to the indigent.

scholarly journals Universal Health Coverage “Leave No Child Behind “

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liesbeth Siderius ◽  
David Neubauer ◽  
Anjan Bhattacharya ◽  
Péter Altorjai ◽  
Lali Margvelashvili ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Universal Health Coverage ◽  
Data Exchange ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Out Of Pocket Payments ◽  
Universal Health

Abstract Aim: Multiple stakeholders are involved in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) as part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The estimated over 90 million children with disabilities are among the most vulnerable members of the world’s population. Paediatricians around the world are united to promote a world where all children, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, can enjoy a healthy life and well-being. We examined: ‘What would be the least paediatricians could do to contribute to the UHC?’Methods: In cross-sectional study paediatricians, engaged in care for children with disabling and rare conditions, were questioned on eight of the UHC statements concerning child health, primary care services, availability and affordability of diagnostics and therapies and digital health; as well as country of residence and level of practice.Results: Responders from Europe and Israel, Asia and the US practice at primary-, secondary- and tertiary care level in high and middle economy countries. Promotion of paediatric primary care could reduce mortality and morbidity, according to 39/48 (81%) respondents. An active role of paediatricians in providing quality information would increase access to health services for children with disabilities, according to 40/48 (83%) responders. Improved data exchange is necessary to deliver primary care as a cornerstone, according to 38/48 (79%) responders. Respondents practising in middle economy countries reported significantly more frequently than their colleagues in high economies countries about “out of pocket” payments for diagnostics and therapies as well as reduced availability. In order to increase global awareness and international solidarity, a panel of participants in a paediatric network felt that paediatricians should undertake necessary actions to support the achievement of UHC.Conclusion: The economic gap in diagnostic and therapeutic facilities in paediatric practice should be considered in achieving UHC. An international paediatric network should support achieving the UHC by providing adequate paediatric training and quality (digital) information.

Conflict Avoidance in Old Age

GeroPsych ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lia Oberhauser ◽  
Andreas B. Neubauer ◽  
Eva-Marie Kessler
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Conflict Avoidance ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adult Lifespan ◽  
Set Up

Abstract. Conflict avoidance increases across the adult lifespan. This cross-sectional study looks at conflict avoidance as part of a mechanism to regulate belongingness needs ( Sheldon, 2011 ). We assumed that older adults perceive more threats to their belongingness when they contemplate their future, and that they preventively react with avoidance coping. We set up a model predicting conflict avoidance that included perceptions of future nonbelonging, termed anticipated loneliness, and other predictors including sociodemographics, indicators of subjective well-being and perceived social support (N = 331, aged 40–87). Anticipated loneliness predicted conflict avoidance above all other predictors and partially mediated the age-association of conflict avoidance. Results suggest that belongingness regulation accounts may deepen our understanding of conflict avoidance in the second half of life.

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