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Religiosity and mental health.

Izet Pajević1, Osman Sinanović, Mevludin Hasanović

  • 1University Clinical Centre Tuzla, Trnovac b.b, 75000 Tuzla, Bosna i Hercegovina. zikjri@bih.net.ba

Psychiatria Danubina
|January 7, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Religion positively impacts mental health by providing spiritual strength and reducing negative behaviors. Highly religious individuals experience fewer psychological issues, demonstrating religion

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Religious Studies

Background:

  • Mental health is defined as achieving higher psychical potentials, not just the absence of disorders.
  • Modern societal issues stem from spiritual and moral degradation, prompting research into religiosity's role.
  • Religiosity is increasingly studied for its effects on mental well-being and behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the beneficial effects of religion on mental health.
  • To understand how religiosity influences psychological outcomes and behavior.
  • To explore the mechanisms through which religion promotes mental wellness.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing studies on religion and mental health.
  • Analysis of cognitive-behavioral patterns associated with religiosity.
  • Comparative analysis of psychological factors in highly religious versus low-religious adolescents.

Main Results:

  • Religiosity reduces risky behavior, aggression, and psychopathic tendencies.
  • Highly religious adolescents exhibit fewer inner conflicts, fears, and emotional instabilities.
  • Religion offers a framework for personality development, self-actualization, and overcoming emotional conflicts.

Conclusions:

  • Religion provides significant benefits for mental health and overall life quality.
  • Devotion to a higher power offers strength against negative environmental influences.
  • Religiosity fosters a clear life orientation and supports psychological homeostasis.

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