David R. Hodge

Guest Author

David R. Hodge, Ph.D., is a professor at Arizona State University’s School of Social Work and senior nonresident fellow at the University of Pennsylvania’s Program for Research on Religion and Urban Civil Society. He is an internationally recognized expert in spirituality, religion and culture, and teaches courses on the philosophy of science, spirituality, and cultural diversity and oppression.

David's Work:

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Health Equity

Hijab Can Protect Women from Depression

Muslim women wearing the hijab more frequently exhibited lower levels of depressive symptoms. Wearing a veil appears to protect women from depression.

Guest Author David R. Hodge