My name is David Christy, I am a doctoral candidate in the Pastoral Counseling Department at Loyola University Maryland. This online survey is part of my dissertation research. The purpose of the study is to examine how coping resources, including one’s faith and spirituality, can help individuals in the face of various stressors.

I am looking for participants from a wide variety of religions, with a focus on people practicing minority faiths (e.g., Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Pagans, and so on). Christians and people with no religious affiliation are also encouraged to participate; this will allow me to draw meaningful comparisons between groups. The data generated by this study will help therapists, counselors, and social workers better understand the role of religion and spirituality in well-being.

Participation involves responding to several questionnaires that measure your experience, personality, spirituality, and personal functioning; as well as providing non-identifying demographic information. Completing all the surveys should take approximately 45 minutes. If you are 18 years or older and interested in participating either click on the link below or copy and paste it into a web browser. Please also feel free to share the link to this study.

https://loyola.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6zAuJX7eB5hyNX7 This study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board at Loyola University Maryland. You may contact the IRB at 410-617-2188. If you have any questions or concerns about this study, please contact me at the address listed below. David Christy, M.Div. Primary Investigator Department of Pastoral Counseling Loyola University Maryland 8890 McGaw Road, Suite 280 Columbia, MD 20145 [email protected] Thank you for your consideration and participation in this study.