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A self-discrepancy reduction model of religious coping.

L Lilliston1, D G Klein

  • 1Department of Psychology, Oakland University, Rochester, MI 48309.

Journal of Clinical Psychology
|November 1, 1991
PubMed
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Individuals experiencing a discrepancy between their actual and ought-to-be selves are more likely to use behavioral and affective religious responses during personal crises. This finding suggests a link between self-perception and religious coping strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies

Background:

  • Self-discrepancy theory posits that differences between one's actual self and one's ideal or ought-to-be self can lead to negative emotional states.
  • Religious responses are a common coping mechanism for individuals facing personal crises.
  • The relationship between specific types of self-discrepancy and the nature of religious coping is not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between two types of self-discrepancy (actual/ideal and actual/ought-to-be) and the choice of religious responses to personal crises.
  • To determine if the magnitude or type of self-discrepancy influences the selection of behavioral, cognitive, or affective religious coping strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Fifty participants completed questionnaires assessing actual/ideal and actual/ought-to-be self-discrepancies.

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  • Participants indicated their preferred religious responses (behavioral, cognitive, affective) to hypothetical personal crises.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant association was found between actual/ought-to-be self-discrepancy and a greater frequency of choosing behavioral and affective religious responses.
    • No significant relationship was observed between actual/ideal self-discrepancy and the type of religious response chosen.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings support the hypothesis that the actual/ought-to-be self-discrepancy is a relevant factor in understanding religious coping mechanisms.
    • The results suggest that individuals driven by a sense of obligation or duty may utilize different religious coping strategies compared to those focused on aspirations.
    • Further research is warranted to refine self-discrepancy models in the context of religious coping and crisis management.