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Yasmin C Cole-Lewis1,2, Polly Y Gipson1, Kiel J Opperman1
1Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Rachel Upjohn Building, 4250 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
Journal of Religion and Health
|February 14, 2016
Summary
Religious involvement, including private religious practices and religious support, is linked to fewer depressive symptoms and less suicidal ideation in adolescents. These findings highlight religion
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Developmental Psychology
- Sociology of Religion
Background:
- Adolescent mental health is a significant public health concern.
- Depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation (SI) are prevalent among youth.
- The role of religious involvement in mitigating these issues requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between different facets of religious involvement and depressive symptoms/SI in adolescents.
- To investigate the potential protective role of religious involvement against depressive symptoms and SI.
- To assess the influence of school and parent-family connectedness on these associations.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 161 adolescents aged 12-15.
- Assessment of private religious practices (PRP), organizational religiousness (OR), and religious support (RS).
- Measurement of depressive symptoms, SI, school connectedness, and parent-family connectedness; screening for peer victimization and bullying.
Main Results:
- Private religious practices (PRP) and religious support (RS) were associated with lower depressive symptoms.
- PRP and organizational religiousness (OR) were associated with reduced suicidal ideation (SI).
- PRP remained significantly associated with less SI when controlling for connectedness.
Conclusions:
- Religious involvement, particularly private practices and support, shows a protective association with adolescent mental health.
- Interventions targeting religious involvement may be beneficial for youth depression and suicide prevention.
- The interplay between religious involvement and social connectedness warrants further research.
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