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The Relationship between Religion, Spirituality, Psychological Well-Being, Psychological Resilience, Life Satisfaction of Medical Students in the Gaziantep, Turkey

  • 0Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Gaziantep, Turkey. tubaakbayram@gmail.com.
Journal of Religion and Health +

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March 21, 2024

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March 21, 2024

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Summary

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This study found that prioritizing religious and spiritual practices is linked to improved psychological well-being, resilience, and life satisfaction. These benefits were observed across various religious affiliations, particularly in Muslim participants.

Area Of Science

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Health Sciences

Background

  • Religion and spirituality are often linked to positive psychological outcomes.
  • Understanding the specific relationship between religious/spiritual engagement and mental health indicators is crucial.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To investigate the association between psychological well-being, resilience, life satisfaction, and religion/spirituality.
  • To explore differences in these measures based on religious affiliation and practice importance.

Main Methods

  • An online cross-sectional study was conducted with 399 university students.
  • Data collected using the Individual Religion Inventory (IRI), Psychological Wellbeing Scale (PWBS), Brief Psychological Resilience Scale (BPRS), and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS).

Main Results

  • Higher psychological well-being, resilience, and life satisfaction were reported by individuals who placed greater importance on religious/spiritual practices.
  • Muslim participants reported significantly better psychological health compared to non-Muslims.
  • Positive correlations were found between IRI scores and PWBS, BPRS, and SWLS for Muslim participants.

Conclusions

  • Giving importance to religious/spiritual practices is associated with better psychological health.
  • Religious and spiritual engagement may serve as a protective factor for psychological well-being and life satisfaction.

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