Description
When researchers first began studying the relationship between religion and mental health, a number of studies found a negative impact of religion, however, it was later found that many of the initial studies used biased clinical observations and flawed methodology (Koenig, 2000; Koenig & Larson, 2001; Moreira-Almeida et al., 2006). More contemporary research with
improved methods has found that religion generally appears to have a positive impact on mental
health. In most studies, religion has been found to decrease anxiety, depression, risky sexual
behaviors, and substance use. The research is mixed regarding psychosis and bipolar disorder,
and research on stress has found that religion can be both a source of comfort and a source of
stress in people's lives. It is notable that this may be a function of the religion to which one
belongs and the salience of religion in their lives (Abramowitz et al., 2004; Baker & Gorsuch,
1982; Khalaf et al., 2014; Koenig, 2000; Koenig & Larson, 2001; McCullough & Larson, 1999;
Miller et al., 2012; Steketee et al., 2001; Wink et al., 2005; Wood & Conley
Author: Arlene A. Vega
Publisher: Arlene A. Vega
Published: 08/25/2023
Pages: 104
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.33lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d
ISBN13: 9784035394853
ISBN10: 4035394858
BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Mental Health