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Religiosity and psychological disturbance.

K Biegel, D Lester

    Psychological Reports
    |December 1, 1990
    PubMed
    Summary

    Higher religiosity scores correlated with increased psychological disturbance in undergraduate students. This finding supports previous research expectations regarding spirituality and mental well-being.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Sociology of Religion

    Background:

    • Previous research has explored the complex relationship between religiosity and mental health.
    • Ellis (1982) proposed theoretical expectations regarding the association between religious beliefs and psychological states.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the association between levels of religiosity and psychological disturbance in a sample of undergraduate students.
    • To determine if the observed association aligns with Ellis's (1982) theoretical framework.

    Main Methods:

    • A quantitative study was conducted with 32 men and 53 women undergraduate students.
    • Participants completed measures assessing religiosity and psychological disturbance.

    Main Results:

    • A positive association was found between scores on religiosity and scores on psychological disturbance.
    • This indicates that higher levels of religiosity were linked to greater psychological disturbance within this student sample.

    Conclusions:

    • The study's findings support Ellis's (1982) expectation regarding a positive association between religiosity and psychological disturbance.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the nuances of this relationship in diverse populations.

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