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Religiousness and Mental Health: Systematic Review Study

AbdAleati, Naziha S., Mohd Zaharim, Norzarina, Mydin, Yasmin Othman·2016·Journal of Religion and Health

Abstract

Many people use religious beliefs and practices to cope with stressful life events and derive peace of mind and purpose in life. The goal of this paper was to systematically review the recent psychological literature to assess the role of religion in mental health outcomes. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using medical and psychological databases on the relationship between religiosity and mental health. Seventy-four articles in the English and Arabic languages published between January 2000 and March 2012 were chosen. Despite the controversial relationship between religion and psychiatry, psychology, and medical care, there has been an increasing interest in the role which spirituality and religion play in mental health. The findings of past research showed that religion could play an important role in many situations, as religious convictions and rules influence the believer's life and health care. Most of the past literature in this area reported that there is a significant connection between religious beliefs and practices and mental health.

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Authors
AbdAleati, N. S., Mohd Zaharim, N., & Mydin, Y. O.
Affiliations
  • Universiti Sains Malaysia (MY)
  • Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (MY)
Venue
Journal of Religion and Health
Published
2014-06-28
Volume
55
Issue
6
Pages
1929-1937
ISSN
  • 0022-4197 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-6571
OpenAlex
W2005606772
Cited by
158
References
48
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2025: 15 · 2024: 16 · 2023: 18 · 2022: 21 · 2021: 20 · 2020: 25 · 2019: 17 · 2018: 15 · 2017: 6 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 2
Type
book review
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Religion and Health (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Health › Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Religion and Society Interactions
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Philosophy › Study and Philosophy of Religion
Keywords
religiosity, mental health, spirituality, religious beliefs, religious coping, religion and psychiatry, psychological well-being
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Mental Disorders, Humans, Religion and Psychology

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