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Characterizing the Multidimensional Relationship Between Spirituality and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Thematic
Nora Yanyi Sun1, Sofia Eun-Young Guerra2, Mahie Mangesh Patil3
1Department of Statistics, Harvard University, 373 Quincy Mail Center, 58 Plympton St, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States, 1 904-646-8255.
JMIR Formative Research
|February 5, 2026
Summary
Spirituality can influence how obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms appear and how OCD affects a person's spiritual connection. This study explored these complex interactions within an online OCD support community.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by obsessions and compulsions.
- Spirituality is a significant aspect of many individuals' lives, potentially intersecting with mental health conditions.
- Understanding the interplay between OCD and spirituality is crucial for comprehensive patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the complex relationship between spirituality and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
- To identify how spirituality influences the manifestation of OCD symptoms.
- To examine the impact of OCD on an individual's relationship with their spirituality.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of user-generated content.
- Examination of 225 messages from a public online peer support forum (r/OCD).
- Focus on messages referencing spiritualities within the OCD community.
Main Results:
- Two central themes were identified in the analyzed messages.
- Theme 1: The influence of spirituality on the manifestation of OCD symptoms.
- Theme 2: The impact of OCD on an individual's relationship with spirituality.
Conclusions:
- Spirituality and OCD have a bidirectional relationship.
- The findings highlight the need to consider spiritual beliefs in the context of OCD.
- Online peer support forums offer valuable insights into lived experiences of OCD and spirituality.
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