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The correlation between thought-action fusion and religiosity in a normal sample.

E Rassin1, E Koster

  • 1Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Psychology, Erasmus University, P.O. Box 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands. rassin@fsw.eur.nl

Behaviour Research and Therapy
|February 26, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Religiosity is linked to thought-action fusion (TAF), a cognitive bias contributing to obsessive thoughts. This study explored the connection between religious beliefs and TAF in students, finding significant correlations.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Cognitive Science
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Thought-action fusion (TAF) involves inflated responsibility for one's thoughts, potentially leading to obsessions.
  • Understanding TAF's origins is crucial for treating obsessive-compulsive disorders.
  • The relationship between religiosity and cognitive biases like TAF requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between religiosity and thought-action fusion (TAF).
  • To explore how religious beliefs might influence cognitive biases related to responsibility for thoughts.
  • To investigate potential differences in this association across religious denominations.

Main Methods:

  • A correlational study involving 100 undergraduate students.

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  • Participants completed questionnaires assessing religiosity, TAF, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
  • Statistical analyses were used to determine the relationships between variables.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant correlation was found between religiosity and certain aspects of TAF.
    • Specific patterns of correlation between religiosity and TAF varied between Catholic and Protestant students.
    • Religiosity emerged as a relevant factor in the context of TAF.

    Conclusions:

    • Religiosity is associated with thought-action fusion, suggesting a potential role in the development or maintenance of obsessive thoughts.
    • Denominational differences in religious beliefs may influence the manifestation of TAF.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the complex interplay between religiosity, cognitive biases, and obsessive-compulsive phenomena.