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How has subjective wellbeing changed since becoming Jehovah’s Witnesses?

Social & Psychological Wellbeing

Over 93% feel their emotional and mental wellbeing, hope for the future, and self-worth improved since becoming Jehovah’s Witnesses. (Figure 6.25)

Figure 6.25, Perceived Change in Subjective Wellbeing Since Becoming One of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Note. N = 13,586, total sample minus missing data.

Social & Psychological Wellbeing

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How have interpersonal relationships changed since becoming Jehovah’s Witnesses?

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How has subjective wellbeing changed since becoming Jehovah’s Witnesses?

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How do Jehovah’s Witnesses view the cohesion and communication of their family?

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To what degree do those in the Jehovah’s Witness community experience posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic growth?

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How do Jehovah’s Witnesses view the past compared with the present and future?

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What characterizes the quality of hope among Jehovah’s Witnesses?

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About the Study
Becoming Jehovah’s Witnesses
Nonviolence & Political Neutrality
During the Genocide Against the Tutsi
Thinking & Talking About the Genocide
Reconciliation & Resilience
Social & Psychological Wellbeing
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