Longitudinal study of religiosity and mental health of adolescents with psychiatric problems. The TRAILS study

Jagt-Jelsma, W. van der; Vries-Schot, M. de; Scheepers, P.L.H.; Deurzen, Patricia A.M. van; Klip, Helen; Buitelaar, Jan K.

doi:10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.05.031

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“…In conclusion, although the present study cannot be compared to other studies in terms of study design and choice of measures for religiosity as well as internalizing and externalizing problem behaviors, the results are consistent with the modestly significant findings reported in other TRAILS studies (VAN DER JAGT-JELSMA et al 2011 JAGT-JELSMA et al 2017). We found SLEs to be positively associated with internalizing and externalizing problem behaviors, and that having actively religious parents appeared to diminish the exposure of pre-adolescents to SLEs relative to that of pre-adolescents with non-religious parents (non-religious harmony) or parents that had different views about religiosity (religious dysbalance).…”

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“…Like other world views, holding religious beliefs (religiosity) provides individuals with values, a way of life, and ethically appropriate behavior (JOSEPHSON & MABE 2004;MOREIRA-ALMEIDA et al 2006;GEORGE et al 2002;LAUFER et al 2010). Most studies, (KOENIG et al 2001;KOENIG et al 2012; VAN DER JAGT-JELSMA et al 2011; VAN DER JAGT-JELSMA et al 2015; VAN DER but not all (BONELLI & KOENIG 2013; VAN DER JAGT-JELSMA et al 2017), have shown religiosity to be beneficial to mental health. Religiosity may be beneficial to mental health by influencing the degree of exposure to stressful life events (SLEs) as a result of a less externalizing lifestyle and providing a way of dealing with SLEs (JOSEPHSON & MABE 2004;MOREIRA-ALMEIDA et al 2006;GEORGE et al 2002;LAUFER et al 2010;KOENIG et al 2001;KOENIG et al 2012).…”

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The Association between Parental Religiosity, Stressful Life Events, and Problem Behavior in Pre- Adolescents and Adolescents

Jagt-Jelsma¹,

Vries-Schot²,

Klip³

et al. 2019

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Objective: To investigate whether religiosity influences exposure to stressful life events (SLEs) and whether religiosity moderates the effects of SLEs, resulting in fewer problem behaviors. Method:The self-reported mental health problems of a community-based longitudinal sample of pre-adolescents (n = 2230) in the three northern provinces of the Netherlands were assessed in early adolescence (12-15 years, Youth Self-Report, YSR) and in adolescence (18-21 years, Adult Self Report ASR). The sum scores for SLEs in early adolescence were based on the previous two years. The variable parental religiosity was based on information obtained in pre-adolescence (10-12 years). Associations between religiosity and SLEs and whether parental religiosity is a moderator between SLEs and problem behaviors were studied, using repeated measures ANOVAs.Results: Having actively religious parents was associated with fewer SLEs. Parental religiosity did not moderate the association between SLEs and problem behavior.

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The Association between Parental Religiosity, Stressful Life Events, and Problem Behavior in Pre- Adolescents and Adolescents

Jagt-Jelsma¹,

Vries-Schot²,

Klip³

et al. 2019

EJMH

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“…A common approach, found in 12 studies, was to test how individual-level RS dimensions mediated the effects of ecological-level RS variables on youth outcomes. Specifically, parent or family RS (e.g., Kim-Spoon, Farley, Holmes, Longo, & McCullough, 2014;Regnerus, 2003;Vaidyanathan, 2011) and supportive religious communities (e.g., Cohen-Malayev, Schachter, & Rich, 2014) predicted adolescents' personal RS (e.g., involvement, importance, beliefs, spirituality, or overall RS), which in turn predicted various youth outcomes. In 10 studies, predictors and mediators were individual-level RS variables.…”

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Processes of Religious and Spiritual Influence in Adolescence: A Systematic Review of 30 Years of Research

Hardy

Nelson

Moore

et al. 2019

J of Research on Adolesc

113

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This is a systematic review of 30 years (1988‐2017) of empirical research on processes of religious/spiritual influence in adolescence. We followed a multi‐step process that resulted in 241 studies organized according to eight research questions and the corresponding methods and analyses typically used to address them. We coded these studies based on the dimensions of religiosity/spirituality and the youth outcomes involved. In some cases (quantitative studies of mediation and moderation, as well as qualitative studies) we also coded a third process variable. Results of the coding process revealed a number of interesting patterns. First, religiosity/spirituality is generally adaptive for adolescents, protecting them from negative outcomes (e.g., risk behaviors and mental illness), and promoting positive youth development and flourishing. Nevertheless, in some contexts, religiosity/spirituality may be at least partially maladaptive. Second, there is some evidence, from experimental and longitudinal studies, that relations between religiosity/spirituality and adaptive outcomes are causal. Third, there are numerous complex and dynamic processes by which religiosity/spirituality relate to youth outcomes. In terms of mediation studies, the most salient mediating processes seem to involve religiosity/spirituality dimensions, peers, values/attitudes, and social control/norms. Fourth, religiosity/spirituality is multidimensional, involving various interwoven facets at the individual and ecological levels. Private or personal aspects of religiosity/spirituality (e.g., religious/spiritual importance) tend to be more salient predictors of outcomes than public aspects of religiosity/spirituality (e.g., religious worship service attendance). The results of this systematic review point to promising directions for future research. First, more research is needed studying a broader range of dimensions of religiosity/spirituality, processes of influence, and outcomes. In terms of religiosity/spirituality, much of the prior work has focused on overall religiosity/spirituality, and religious/spiritual behaviors (e.g., worship service attendance). In terms of outcomes, the emphasis has been on religiosity/spirituality protecting against maladaptive outcomes (e.g., substance use). Second, more research is needed examining the role of culture, and using more rigorous methods (e.g., experience sampling, experimental design, longitudinal design, or mixed methods). This systematic review provides a detailed analysis of what is known regarding processes of religious/spiritual influence in the lives of adolescents, and hopefully better positions researchers to move the field forward.

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“…Based on the stated study, it is hard to say that there is no relationship between pre-adolescent religiosity and mental health in a clinical group of adolescents. The exception is that among women, strong humanistic beliefs have been associated with internalizing problems (40). This discrepancy in the results of the mentioned studies can be attributed to the impact of religious background on participants.…”

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Relationship between Religious Attitude and Patience in Nursing and Midwifery Students in Shiraz, Iran, in 2015

Paran

Akbarzadeh

Heydari

2020

Health Spiritual Med Ethics

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Background and Objectives: Medical students experience various stressors during their academic education. Despite the positive role of two factors of religious attitude and patience on students' mental health, there is a dearth of studies on the relationship between religious attitudes and patience in nursing and midwifery students. Therefore, to promote students' mental health in the face of existing stressors related to education and presence in clinical environments, the present study aimed to assess the relationship between religious attitudes and patience in nursing and midwifery students.Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was performed on 139 nursing and midwifery students of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in 2015. The participants were selected via simple random sampling. Data collection tools included demographic characteristics form, Evans Patience Questionnaire, and Religion Attitude scale-Review. Data were analyzed in SPSS software (version 22) using descriptive statistics, independent t-test, and Pearson correlation coefficient.Results: As evidenced by the obtained results, the mean scores of religious attitude and patience were obtained at 97.21±15.5 and 45.94±8.99, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference between the mean scores of religious attitude and patience based on demographic characteristics of age, gender, the field of study, and marital status (P>0.05). According to the Pearson correlation test, there was a significant relationship between the two variables of religious attitude and patience (r=-0.343; P= 0.0001). Conclusion:The results of the present study suggested that students with higher levels of religious attitude showed greater patience. Therefore, the promotion of students' religious attitudes may lead to their greater patience in patient care, which in turn, brings substantial benefits to patients, families, and even the organization.

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Longitudinal study of religiosity and mental health of adolescents with psychiatric problems. The TRAILS study

Abstract: There were hardly any associations between religiosity and mental health in a clinical cohort of pre-adolescents up to adolescence. The exception being that among females strong humanistic beliefs were associated with internalizing problems. Implications of these findings are discussed.

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References 34 publications

The Association between Parental Religiosity, Stressful Life Events, and Problem Behavior in Pre- Adolescents and Adolescents

The Association between Parental Religiosity, Stressful Life Events, and Problem Behavior in Pre- Adolescents and Adolescents

Processes of Religious and Spiritual Influence in Adolescence: A Systematic Review of 30 Years of Research

Relationship between Religious Attitude and Patience in Nursing and Midwifery Students in Shiraz, Iran, in 2015

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