Religiosity/Spirituality and Mental Health: A Meta-analysis of Studies from the German-Speaking Area

Hodapp, Bastian; Zwingmann, Christian

doi:10.1007/s10943-019-00759-0

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“…Previous research suggested that religious variables had slightly negative reliationship with traits included in PID-5, especially with detachment, antagonism and dishinbition (Suzuki, Griffin, & Samuel, 2017). This is in line with previous research on the relationship of mental health with religious and spiritual variables (Hackney & Sanders, 2003;Hodapp & Zwingmann, 2019). On the other hand, connection of religiosity and spirituality to EUB were found to be ambigious.…”

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Maladaptive Personality Traits, Religiosity and Spirituality as Predictors of Epistemically Unfounded Beliefs

Teličák¹,

Haľama²

2021

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The present research focuses on the question whether spirituality, religiosity and maladaptive personality traits, as measured by the PID-5 (antagonism, psychoticism, disinhibition, negative affectivity, detachment), predict epistemologically unfounded beliefs (conspiracies, pseudo-science and paranormal beliefs). The sample included 829 participants recruited through social networks (58% women, mean age 29.98 years). The results showed that especially psychoticism is a positive predictor of all types epistemologically unfounded beliefs (EUB). Spirituality and religiosity predicted only paranormal beliefs with very small effect size. No interaction between psychoticism and spirituality/religiosity in prediction of EUB was found. Results confirmed that some maladaptive personality traits (especially psychoticism) can play a significant role in EUB and should be taken into account when considering sources of EUB at the individual level.

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confidence: 88%

Maladaptive Personality Traits, Religiosity and Spirituality as Predictors of Epistemically Unfounded Beliefs

Teličák¹,

Haľama²

2021

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“…There is empirical evidence demonstrating the existence of positive associations between spirituality and quality of life [2], and spirituality and better health [3][4][5]. Such associations are seen for both genders for mental health [6] as well as chronic and physical disorders [7]. A recent literature review shows these same benefits for individuals with HF [8].…”

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Is Belonging to a Religious Organization Enough? Differences in Religious Affiliation Versus Self-Ratings of Spirituality on Behavioral and Psychological Variables in Individuals with Heart Failure

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In the United States, heart failure (HF) affects approximately 6.5 million adults. While studies show that individuals with HF often suffer from adverse symptoms such as depression and anxiety, studies also show that these symptoms can be at least partially offset by the presence of spiritual wellbeing. In a sample of 327 men and women with AHA/ACC classification Stage B HF, we found that more spirituality in patients was associated with better clinically-related symptoms such as depressed mood and anxiety, emotional variables (affect, anger), well-being (optimism, satisfaction with life), and physical health-related outcomes (fatigue, sleep quality). These patients also showed better self-efficacy to maintain cardiac function. Simply belonging to a religious organization independent of spiritualty, however, was not a reliable predictor of health-related benefits. In fact, we observed instances of belonging to a religious organization unaccompanied by parallel spiritual ratings, which appeared counterproductive.

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“…Spirituality is ‘that aspect of humanity that refers to the way individuals seek and express meaning and purpose and experience their connectedness to the moment, to self, to others, to nature, and to the significant or sacred’ ( 27 ). Substantial empirical evidence have found that spirituality is significantly associated with better mental health ( 28 , 29 ). Looking at the current situation of COVID-19 and the lockdown that is taking place, returning to the significant, sacred, divine being or our Creator may offer us some relief.…”

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Managing Mental Health in Pandemic COVID-19 and Movement Control Order

Khaiyom

2020

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COVID-19 and the Movement Control Order (MCO) may trigger a ‘next wave’ of mental health problems. However, the relationship is not linear. Human psychology also has an impact on the outbreak. Thus, proper strategies to manage human psychology, especially mental health, is very important to break the vicious cycle. This article aims to discuss ways to manage mental health using cognitive-behavioural approaches, mindfulness and spirituality. Specific cognitive-behavioural and mindfulness strategies are listed and suggestions to return to the foundation of human existence are discussed. By practising the cognitive-behavioural, mindfulness, and spirituality strategies described, we may enhance our acceptance, optimism and commitment to prepare for a ‘new or renewed normal’.

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Religiosity/Spirituality and Mental Health: A Meta-analysis of Studies from the German-Speaking Area

Cited by 49 publications

References 58 publications

Maladaptive Personality Traits, Religiosity and Spirituality as Predictors of Epistemically Unfounded Beliefs

Maladaptive Personality Traits, Religiosity and Spirituality as Predictors of Epistemically Unfounded Beliefs

Is Belonging to a Religious Organization Enough? Differences in Religious Affiliation Versus Self-Ratings of Spirituality on Behavioral and Psychological Variables in Individuals with Heart Failure

Managing Mental Health in Pandemic COVID-19 and Movement Control Order

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