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Aging, religious doubt, and psychological well-being.

N Krause1, B Ingersoll-Dayton, C G Ellison

  • 1Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109-2029, USA. nkrause@umich.edu

The Gerontologist
|November 24, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Religious doubt is linked to poorer psychological well-being. These negative effects are more pronounced in younger adults compared to older individuals, impacting mental health across the lifespan.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Religious doubt is a complex phenomenon that can influence an individual's mental state.
  • Understanding the interplay between religious beliefs, doubt, and psychological well-being is crucial for mental health.
  • Previous research has not fully explored age-related differences in the impact of religious doubt on well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between religious doubt and psychological well-being.
  • To examine potential age differences in the relationship between religious doubt and psychological well-being.
  • To provide insights for therapeutic interventions targeting adults of all ages.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from a national sample of Presbyterian individuals.

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  • Employed quantitative methods to analyze the relationship between religious doubt and psychological well-being.
  • Compared the effects of religious doubt on psychological well-being across different age groups.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant negative correlation was found between religious doubt and psychological well-being.
    • Religious doubt was associated with increased psychological distress and reduced well-being.
    • The detrimental impact of religious doubt on psychological well-being was significantly greater in younger adults than in older adults.

    Conclusions:

    • Religious doubt is detrimentally associated with psychological well-being.
    • Age moderates the relationship between religious doubt and psychological well-being, with younger individuals experiencing more adverse effects.
    • Findings suggest the need for tailored psychological support for adults across the lifespan, considering their age and relationship with religious doubt.