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This document discusses several studies that examined how religious beliefs and level of faith can influence decision making. One study found that religious conservatives had high moral identity but low moral reasoning. Another study found that subtly reminding people of God led them to eat fewer cookies. A further study discovered that more religious individuals cited their faith as a major factor in life decisions around marriage, residence, occupation and children. The document concludes that faith can impact both important and routine decisions, and that it is important to be conscious of how one's worldview influences their choices.
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Part 2
Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health, 15:107–122, 2013
Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
ISSN: 1934-9637 print/1934-9645 online
DOI: 10.1080/19349637.2013.776442
Assessing Spirituality: The Relationship
Between Spirituality and Mental Health
DAVID R. BROWN
Department of Behavioral Sciences, Cincinnati Christian University,
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
JAMIE S. CARNEY
Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, Counseling/School Psychology,
Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA
MARK S. PARRISH
Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology, University of West Georgia,
Carrollton, Georgia, USA
JOHN L. KLEM
Department of Rehabilitation and Counseling, University of Wisconsin-Stout,
Menomonie, Wisconsin, USA
This research study investigated the possible relationship between
two spirituality variables (religious coping styles and spiritual
well-being) and two psychological variables (anxiety and
depression). Also studied were differences between those who
self-disclosed a spiritual/religious identify and those who did not.
Although a relationship was not noted between religious coping
styles and the psychological variables, significance was reported
in the relationship between spiritual well-being and both psy-
chological variables. Overall, this study finds that individuals
reporting higher levels of religiosity and spiritual well-being may
also experience a reduction in mental and emotional illness.
KEYWORDS spirituality, religiosity, anxiety, depression
Over the past few decades, spirituality has become an increasingly impor-
tant consideration in the mental health profession (Richards & Bergin, 2005;
Young, Wiggins-Frame, & Cashwell, 2007). This has included an emphasis
Address correspondence to David R. Brown, Department of Behavioral Sciences,
Cincinnati Christian University, Cincinnati, OH 45204. E-mail: [email protected]
107
108 D. R. Brown et al.
and awareness of the importance of integrating spirituality and religion
within the counseling process (Parker, 2011; Seybold & Hill, 2001). The inte-
gration of spirituality into the counseling process is reflective of recognition
that spirituality can be beneficial to client welfare (Koenig, 2010; Miller &
Thoresen, 2003; Seybold & Hill, 2001). Moreover, there is significant evi-
dence that spirituality may be related to or positively impact overall mental
health or well-being (Hodges, 2002; Townsend, Kladder, Ayele, & Mulligan,
2002). This point is reflected in the growing body of research examining
the physical, emotional, and psychological effects of spirituality and religios-
ity (Hayman et al., 2007). For many individuals, spirituality and religion are
central and foundational as.
Henrietta Ayinor Topic 1 DQ 1Spirituality in my worldview has
Henrietta Ayinor : Topic 1 DQ 1
Spirituality in my worldview has a great connection with faith, and a search for meaning and purpose in life, connection with others and surpassing Oneself. This results in s sense of inner peace and wellbeing. A strong spiritual connection may improve can improve an individual's sense of satisfaction with life or enable accommodation to disability (Delgado 2005)
Phenwan et al. (2019) Spirituality is the essence of a human being The meaning of life, feeling of connectedness to the transcendental phenomena such as the universe or God. This connectedness may or may not be part of any religions. It is also part of comprehensive palliative care, defined by the World Health Organization. An individual's spiritual well-being is a feeling of one's contentment that stems from their inner self and is related to their quality of life
SSorajjakool (2017) Religious beliefs and customs can significantly shape a nurse- patients relationship this can also influence the expectations of the nurse and patient as well as their wishes and personal boundaries regarding daily routines such as dressing, diet, prayer and touch. Undoubtedly, the sensitivity with which clinicians communicate with patients and make decisions regarding appropriate medical intervention can be greatly increased by an understanding of religious as well as other forms of cultural diversity. As a nurse caring for a patient will be deliberate in making effort to understand a patient's religious preferences this way, I will not impose my religious believes on the patient while helping them to access and receive preternatural care as a provide my nursing care this is beacuse different patienst have their spiritual prereferences and health and illness means dieferent things to dieferent people spiritually.
Delgado C. (2005). A discussion of the concept of spirituality. Nursing science quarterly, 18(2), 157–162. https://doi.org/10.1177/0894318405274828
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15802748/
Phenwan, T., Peerawong, T., & Tulathamkij, K. (2019). The Meaning of Spirituality and Well- Being among Thai Breast Cancer Patients: A Qualitative Study. Indian journal of palliative care, 25(1), 119–123.
https://doi.org/10.4103/IJPC.IJPC_101_18
SSorajjakool, S., Carr, M. F., Nam, J. J., Sorajjakool, S., & Bursey, E. (Eds.). (2017). World religions for healthcare professionals. Taylor & Francis ISBN 1317281020, 9 781317281023
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Individuals hold different worldviews about spirituality. The spiritual worldview of an individual depends on various factors, such as family beliefs, origin, and culture. In the world, multiple religions exist to influence an individual's connection with a supreme being (SSorajjakool, Carr, Nam, Sorajjakool & Bursey, 2017). Fo ...
Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health, 15107–122, 2013Co.docx
Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health, 15:107–122, 2013
Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
ISSN: 1934-9637 print/1934-9645 online
DOI: 10.1080/19349637.2013.776442
Assessing Spirituality: The Relationship
Between Spirituality and Mental Health
DAVID R. BROWN
Department of Behavioral Sciences, Cincinnati Christian University,
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
JAMIE S. CARNEY
Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, Counseling/School Psychology,
Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA
MARK S. PARRISH
Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology, University of West Georgia,
Carrollton, Georgia, USA
JOHN L. KLEM
Department of Rehabilitation and Counseling, University of Wisconsin-Stout,
Menomonie, Wisconsin, USA
This research study investigated the possible relationship between
two spirituality variables (religious coping styles and spiritual
well-being) and two psychological variables (anxiety and
depression). Also studied were differences between those who
self-disclosed a spiritual/religious identify and those who did not.
Although a relationship was not noted between religious coping
styles and the psychological variables, significance was reported
in the relationship between spiritual well-being and both psy-
chological variables. Overall, this study finds that individuals
reporting higher levels of religiosity and spiritual well-being may
also experience a reduction in mental and emotional illness.
KEYWORDS spirituality, religiosity, anxiety, depression
Over the past few decades, spirituality has become an increasingly impor-
tant consideration in the mental health profession (Richards & Bergin, 2005;
Young, Wiggins-Frame, & Cashwell, 2007). This has included an emphasis
Address correspondence to David R. Brown, Department of Behavioral Sciences,
Cincinnati Christian University, Cincinnati, OH 45204. E-mail: [email protected]
107
108 D. R. Brown et al.
and awareness of the importance of integrating spirituality and religion
within the counseling process (Parker, 2011; Seybold & Hill, 2001). The inte-
gration of spirituality into the counseling process is reflective of recognition
that spirituality can be beneficial to client welfare (Koenig, 2010; Miller &
Thoresen, 2003; Seybold & Hill, 2001). Moreover, there is significant evi-
dence that spirituality may be related to or positively impact overall mental
health or well-being (Hodges, 2002; Townsend, Kladder, Ayele, & Mulligan,
2002). This point is reflected in the growing body of research examining
the physical, emotional, and psychological effects of spirituality and religios-
ity (Hayman et al., 2007). For many individuals, spirituality and religion are
central and foundational aspects of their lives and their well-being, and thus
critical elements of the counseling process and interpersonal dynamic (Miller
& Thoresen, 2003; Parker, 2011; Seybold & Hill, 2001).
As previously noted, evidence suggests that spirituality may be linked
to physical health and well ...
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- Moral reasoning: ability to critically think about ethical dilemmas. Moral identity: how people incorporate ethical skills (compassion, kindness, forgiveness, etc.) in their life
- College students integrating a spiritual component while processing decisions about risks that could negatively aect their health experienced better health outcomes.