Assessing Spirituality: The Relationship Between Spirituality and Mental Health

doi:10.1080/19349637.2013.776442

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Assessing Spirituality: The Relationship Between Spirituality and Mental Health

Published Apr 1, 2013 · David R. Brown, J. S. Carney, Mark S. Parrish

Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health

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Abstract

This research study investigated the possible relationship between two spirituality variables (religious coping styles and spiritual well-being) and two psychological variables (anxiety and depression). Also studied were differences between those who self-disclosed a spiritual/religious identify and those who did not. Although a relationship was not noted between religious coping styles and the psychological variables, significance was reported in the relationship between spiritual well-being and both psychological variables. Overall, this study finds that individuals reporting higher levels of religiosity and spiritual well-being may also experience a reduction in mental and emotional illness.

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Key takeawayHigher levels of religiosity and spiritual well-being may reduce mental and emotional illness, such as anxiety and depression.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

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Assessing Spirituality: The Relationship Between Spirituality and Mental Health

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