Distribution and understanding of items of religiousness in the Nord-Trøndelag Health Study, Norway

Abstract

In this study we describe religious activity, view of life and religious coping-related attitudes in Nord-Trøndelag County (Norway), give in-depth perspectives on the interpretation of these variables, and evaluate their applicability. Data were collected from the population-based Nord-Trøndelag Health Study's third wave, HUNT 3 (2006–2008) (N = 50,374), and supplemented by a focus group interview. Demographic variables showed findings corresponding to previous research. Women and the elderly were more religiously active and more affiliated with religion. The values of the view of life variable overlapped. Different understanding regarding whether bad things happen for a purpose was indicated. Seeking God's help for strength and solace, both verbalised and not verbalised, had lower prevalence than prayer in general and was considered as a situational and positive activity. The study suggests which variables can be replicated in other surveys in a Norwegian or Scandinavian context.

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