Spirituality and Religiousness are Associated With Fewer Depressive Symptoms in Individuals With Medical Conditions

Lucette, Aurelie; Ironson, Gail; Pargäment, Kenneth I.; Krause, Neal

doi:10.1016/j.psym.2016.03.005

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“…Interestingly, these genetic associations and their expression map onto three distinct domains related to spirituality: mood, bonding, and transcendence. As with VMAT and 5HT1B, which are linked to mood, spirituality has been linked with positive mood and thriving and as both conferring protective benefit against depression and other forms of psychopathology (Akrawi, Bartrop, Potter, & Touyz, 2015; Lucette, Ironson, Pargament, & Krause, 2016; Miller, 1998; in this sample, Miller et al 2014; Miller, Davies & Greenwald, 2000; Miller, Weissman, Gur & Adams, 2001). Spirituality, like OXTR, has been implicated in outcomes of bonding including prosocial behavior and empathy (Rew & Wong, 2006; Giordano, Prosek & Lankford, 2014).…”

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Genetic correlates of spirituality/religion and depression: A study in offspring and grandchildren at high and low familial risk for depression.

Anderson¹,

Miller²,

Wickramaratne³

et al. 2017

Spirituality in Clinical Practice

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Rationale Possible genetic correlates of spirituality and depression have been identified in community samples. We investigate some of the previously identified candidates in a sample of families at both high and low-risk for depression. Method Offspring and grandchildren of individuals at high and low-risk for depression, participating in a multi-wave thirty-year longitudinal study, were assessed for seven SNPS drawn from four single gene candidates associated with systems implicated in both depression and spirituality: Serotonin (5-HT1B and 5-HT2A), Dopamine (DRD2), Oxytocin (OT) and Monoamine Vesicular Transporter (VMAT1). Results Dopamine (DRD2) Serotonin (5-HT1B), their Transporter (VMAT1) and Oxytocin (OXTR) were positively associated with a high level of importance of spirituality or religion (S/R) in the group at low familial risk for depression. DRD2 minor allele was associated with both lifetime major depressive disorder (MDD) and spirituality in the low-risk group for depression. No SNPs were related to S/R in the group at high familial risk for depression. OXTR was associated with lifetime MDD in the full sample. Conclusion Genes for dopamine, serotonin, their vesicular transporter, and oxytocin may be associated with S/R in people at low familial risk for depression. Genes for dopamine may be associated both with S/R and increased risk for depression in people at low-risk for depression, suggesting a common pathway or physiology to mild to moderate depression. MDD is associated with oxytocin across risk groups. In the high-risk group, phenotypic expression of S/R may be suppressed. Implications The shared association of DRD2 by S/R and depression, generally found to be inversely related, calls for further research on their common physiological pathways, and the phenotypic expression of these pathways based upon use and environment. Prevention for offspring at high familial risk for depression might include support for the development of child spirituality.

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Genetic correlates of spirituality/religion and depression: A study in offspring and grandchildren at high and low familial risk for depression.

Anderson¹,

Miller²,

Wickramaratne³

et al. 2017

Spirituality in Clinical Practice

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“…Spirituality can be a source of coping with patients with chronic depression. patients with chronic diseases benefit greatly from practicing their religious practices and beliefs, especially in individuals who were able to maintain hope, realized the meaning of life, and had peace and use it as a source of coping (Lucette, Ironson, Pargament, & Krause, 2016). Spirituality and religiosity capable of reducing depression is a spirituality that is generating or maintaining hope, belief, and peacefulness (Bekelman et al, 2007;Lucette et al, 2016).…”

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Determinant Factors of Depression in Patients with Coronary Heart Disease

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Background. Depression has been related to poor quality of life and recurrence in CHD patients. It is important to explore factors associated with the depression to prevent problems and to assist with appropriate intervention. Furthermore, the determinants of depression in CHD patients in Indonesia are still unknown. Purpose. This study aimed to identify the determinants of depression in CHD patients in Indonesia. Method. This study was a quantitative study with a cross-sectional approach. Samples were recruited from outpatient care in a referral hospital in Bandung using a consecutive sampling technique for a-2 month period (n=101). Data were collected using a questionnaire package consisting of a demographic questionnaire, Beck Depression Index [BDI] (II), Zung Self-rating Anxiety Scale, Seattle Angina Questionnaire, and Spirituality Index of Well-Being. Data were analyzed using descriptive quantitative and logistic regression analysis. Findings. In terms of its association with depression in CHD patients, low spiritual well-being had the highest odds ratio [OR] (OR = 9.3, 95% CI = 2.968 - 29.451, p <0.01); non-anxious state and medication history had low ORs (sequentially OR = 0.2, 95% CI = 0.067 - 0.644, p < 0.01; OR=0.2 95% CI = 0.062 - 0.772, p < 0.01); PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) with medication had the lowest OR value (OR = 0.02, 95% CI = 0.002 - 0.278, p <0.01). On the other hand, unmarried status and male gender were identified as confounding variables. Conclusions. Low spiritual well-being was a major predictor of depression in CHD patients, whereas no anxiety, and history of medication, consist of CHD medication and reperfusion therapy contributed to a lower risk of depression. It is recommended to include strategies in improving spiritual well being and managing anxiety to reduce the risk of depression among CHD patients.

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“…As hypothesized, spirituality leads to lower depression, a finding similar to previous studies (Mihaljevic et al., ; Ozawa et al., ). This result may be attributed to the role of spirituality in facilitating religious coping (Cummings & Pargament, ), thus allowing one to find hope, peace, and meaning despite the challenges in life (Lucette, Ironson, Pargament, & Krause, ; Mills et al., ). “Personal faith” or the personal relationship with the Transcendent (O'Brien, ), for this part, is crucial in finding hope and holding on to one's spiritual beliefs in the face of adversity.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…“Personal faith” or the personal relationship with the Transcendent (O'Brien, ), for this part, is crucial in finding hope and holding on to one's spiritual beliefs in the face of adversity. Individuals with greater faith are less likely to succumb to depression (Cadigan & Skinner, ; Lucette et al., ) because it gives them comfort during ordeals (Exline, Yali, & Sanderson, ). Such notion is particularly true in the Philippine culture where Filipinos strongly hold on to their faith or “pananampalataya” when facing life challenges (Bacani, ), to the point that they leave things in God's hands (Lagman et al., ), coined as “ipinagpapasa‐Diyos,” when all human efforts have failed.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Nonetheless, spiritual contentment still contributes to lower depressive symptoms which may be because of one's perceived meaning and purpose in life despite trials and tribulations. Studies posited that spiritually contented individuals have a positive view of the Supreme Being (Lucette et al., ), have a better outlook in life (Dezutter, Soenens, & Hutsebaut, ), find inner peace during problems (Mills et al., ; Nelson, Rosenfeld, Breitbart, & Galietta, ), and are more resistant to spiritual alienation (Exline et al., ). These traits allow them to find meaning and purpose which decrease depressive symptoms (Lucette et al., ; Mills et al., ).…”

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Moderating effect of occupational stress on spirituality and depression of Registered Nurses in tertiary hospital: A structural equation model

Batalla

Barrameda

Basal

et al. 2018

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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The stress-moderated model of the influence of spirituality to depression highlights three significant points. First, there is a need to develop individualized, spiritually based interventions based on the spiritual needs of Registered Nurses. Second, policies geared towards positive spirituality in the workplace and spiritual support to nurses must be explored. Finally, nurse managers must identify the sources of occupational stress and implement stress-reducing programmes in the workplace.

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Spirituality and Religiousness are Associated With Fewer Depressive Symptoms in Individuals With Medical Conditions

Cited by 34 publications

References 39 publications

Genetic correlates of spirituality/religion and depression: A study in offspring and grandchildren at high and low familial risk for depression.

Genetic correlates of spirituality/religion and depression: A study in offspring and grandchildren at high and low familial risk for depression.

Determinant Factors of Depression in Patients with Coronary Heart Disease

Moderating effect of occupational stress on spirituality and depression of Registered Nurses in tertiary hospital: A structural equation model

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