Twin Research

Self-transcendence as a measure of spirituality in a sample of older Australian twins

Twin Research April 1, 1999 Katherine M Kirk, Lindon J Eaves, Nicholas G Martin

AbstractMeasures of self-transcendence, physical health and psychological well-being were included in a self-report Health and Lifestyle questionnaire administered to Australian twins aged over 50 between 1993 and 1995. Self-transcendence appears to be higher among older Australian women than men, and was significantly associated with religious affiliation, marital status (in women) and age (in...