Exploring two approaches to an existential function of religiosity in mental health

Giannone, Derek A.; Kaplin, Daniel; Francis, Leslie J.

doi:10.1080/13674676.2019.1592136

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“…Individuals who engage in deep reflection are likely to exhibit greater acceptance and flexibility in coping with the loss. By confronting existential issues, individuals can develop a potential capacity for personal growth and increased awareness of the struggles associated with existence 23 . This heightened awareness can lead to an increase in distress tolerance, ultimately resulting in a reduction in the severity of mourning experienced by the bereaved family members.…”

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“…By confronting existential issues, individuals can develop a potential capacity for personal growth and increased awareness of the struggles associated with existence. 23 This heightened awareness can lead to an increase in distress tolerance, ultimately resulting in a reduction in the severity of mourning experienced by the bereaved family members. Some studies have suggested that mediating factors, such as the meaning of life, coping strategies, and religiosity, may play a role in the relationship between existential thinking and grief‐related problems.…”

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Investigating the mediating influence of distress tolerance on the relationship between existential thinking, sense of coherence, and the severity of mourning among families who lost a loved one to COVID‐19: A cross‐sectional study

Khalafi kasalani,

Karami,

Dargahi

2023

Health Science Reports

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Background and AimsThe objective of the current study was to examine how distress tolerance functions as a mediator in the relationship between existential thinking, sense of coherence, and the severity of mourning experienced by families who have lost a loved one to COVID‐19.MethodsThe present study employed a descriptive correlational research design, targeting family members of those who passed away due to COVID‐19 in the city of Mianeh in 2022. A sample of 160 individuals was selected for statistical analysis. The research instruments used in this study consisted of Flensberg's sense of coherence questionnaire (2006), Simmons and Gaher's emotional distress tolerance questionnaire (2005), Sugbart and Scott's grief experience questionnaire (1989), and Branton Scherer's existential thinking questionnaire (2006). The collected data were analyzed using path analysis, as well as SPSS and Amos software.ResultsThe findings of the study revealed a significant correlation coefficient between existential thinking (r = 0.465), sense of coherence (r = 0.401), and distress tolerance (r = 0.521) with the severity of mourning experienced by families who lost a loved one to COVID‐19. Moreover, the results indicated a positive and significant relationship (p > 0.01) between distress tolerance and sense of coherence (r = 0.126), as well as between distress tolerance and existential thinking (r = 0.059) among the bereaved families. However, the bootstrap test results suggested that distress tolerance did not mediate the relationship between sense of coherence and the severity of mourning in the families of COVID‐19 victims.ConclusionConsistent with prior research, the current study's findings indicated that both existential thinking and sense of coherence had a direct impact on the severity of mourning experienced by families who lost a loved one to COVID‐19. Additionally, the results revealed that the influence of existential thinking on the severity of mourning was mediated indirectly by increasing distress tolerance.

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confidence: 99%

Investigating the mediating influence of distress tolerance on the relationship between existential thinking, sense of coherence, and the severity of mourning among families who lost a loved one to COVID‐19: A cross‐sectional study

Khalafi kasalani,

Karami,

Dargahi

2023

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“…Recent research has confirmed that religion can play a positive role in human life, leading to better mental health and higher subjective wellbeing through finding meaning in life (Stewart et al 2017;Giannone et al 2019;Wnuk and Marcinkowski 2014;Krok 2015) and positive emotions such as hope (Wnuk and Marcinkowski 2014;Nell and Rothmann 2018), optimism (Cheadle et al 2018;Aglozo et al 2021), gratitude (Jang et al 2018;Kane et al 2021), and forgiveness (Jang et al 2018;Sharma and Singh 2019;Kane et al 2021) through social support (Nooney and Woodrum 2002;Holt et al 2005), as well as effective coping (Holt et al 2005).…”

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Religion and Life Satisfaction of Polish Female Students Representing Roman Catholic Affiliation: Test of Empirical Model

Wnuk

2021

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Religion is an important factor of life satisfaction for adolescents. This relationship is complex and depends on religiousness indicators used, religious affiliation, sex, age, and some cultural aspects. The aim of the study was to examine whether positive religious coping moderates the relationships between religious practices, as well as God’s support and life satisfaction. Additionally, the mediating role of religious commitment between faith and life satisfaction was tested. Methods: The sample in this study consisted of 315 Polish Roman Catholic female students. The following tools were used: the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), the Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire (SCSORFQ), the Brief Religious Coping Scale (Brief RCOPE), the Religious Support Scale (RSS), and two one-item measures regarding frequency of prayer and Mass attendance. Results: The moderating role of positive religious coping between prayer, as well as God’s support and life satisfaction, was confirmed. Additionally, positive religious coping, God’s support, prayer, and Mass attendance mediated between faith and life satisfaction. Conclusion: The research has proven that faith negatively influenced adolescents’ life satisfaction both directly and directly through positive religious coping and Mass attendance. A beneficial indirect effect of faith on life satisfaction through God’s support and prayer was confirmed. It was also found that using positive religious coping with an above-average frequency of religious practices improved the life satisfaction among female students.

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The relationship between purpose in life and depression and anxiety: A meta‐analysis

Boreham,

Schutte

2023

J Clin Psychol

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Purpose in life consists of having a sense of meaning and purpose regarding one's activities as well as an overall sense that life is meaningful. This study reports a comprehensive assessment of the relationship of purpose in life with depression and anxiety. A meta‐analysis (total n = 66,468, total k = 99) investigated the association of purpose in life with depression and anxiety. Across samples, greater purpose in life was significantly associated with lower levels of depression and anxiety. The mean weighted effect size between purpose in life and depression was r = −0.49, [95% confidence intervals, CIs: −0.52, −0.45], p < 0.001. For the purpose in life and anxiety the mean weighted effect size was r = −0.36, [95% CIs: −0.40, −0.32], p < 0.001. The association of purpose in life with mental health was stronger for clinical populations, especially with regard to the relationship with anxiety. Both approach deficits and avoidance motivation are argued to play a role in the relationship between purpose and psychopathology, with greater purpose potentially limiting avoidance tendencies and reducing the effects of depression and anxiety. Understanding the role that purpose in life may play in depression and anxiety could help to inform current conceptualizations of these disorders and improve treatment outcomes.

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Exploring two approaches to an existential function of religiosity in mental health

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Cited by 6 publications

References 44 publications

Investigating the mediating influence of distress tolerance on the relationship between existential thinking, sense of coherence, and the severity of mourning among families who lost a loved one to COVID‐19: A cross‐sectional study

Investigating the mediating influence of distress tolerance on the relationship between existential thinking, sense of coherence, and the severity of mourning among families who lost a loved one to COVID‐19: A cross‐sectional study

Religion and Life Satisfaction of Polish Female Students Representing Roman Catholic Affiliation: Test of Empirical Model

The relationship between purpose in life and depression and anxiety: A meta‐analysis

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