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Zen and happiness.

D Lester1

  • 1Center for the Study of Suicide, Blackwood, NJ 08012, USA.

Psychological Reports
|May 21, 1999
PubMed
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Taoist orientation may reduce depression and hopelessness. This study found that embracing Taoist principles was linked to lower levels of these negative mental health indicators in college students.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Philosophy
  • Religious Studies

Background:

  • Mental health challenges like depression and hopelessness are prevalent among undergraduates.
  • The influence of philosophical and religious orientations on psychological well-being is an area of ongoing research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential association between a Taoist orientation and psychological distress in a student population.
  • To explore if adherence to Taoist principles correlates with reduced symptoms of depression and hopelessness.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 69 undergraduate students was surveyed.
  • Participants' levels of depression and hopelessness were assessed.
  • The degree of their Taoist orientation was measured.

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Main Results:

  • A significant inverse relationship was observed between Taoist orientation and depression.
  • A Taoist orientation was also associated with lower levels of hopelessness.

Conclusions:

  • A Taoist orientation may serve as a protective factor against depression and hopelessness in undergraduates.
  • Further research is warranted to understand the mechanisms underlying this association.