Divine restraint: An experimental analysis of religious preference and intertemporal discounting

Thornton, Jeremy P.; McCarty, Sara Helms; Stokes, Charles E.

doi:10.1016/j.socec.2016.12.002

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“…Prior research is split on the impact of religiosity as a protective factor for addiction, with some studies suggesting that it does not impact things such as delay discounting (Thornton, McCarty, & Stokes, 2017) while others suggest it may be an important factor which could be utilized for treatment (Seghatoleslam et al, 2015). The results of the present review are also conflicted and nuanced making it difficult to draw specific clinical recommendations at this time.…”

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Religious and Spiritual Beliefs and Attitudes Towards Addiction Treatment: A Scoping Review

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2021

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Introduction: Throughout history, ideas about addiction have been informed and influenced by religious belief and practice. Even continuing into the present, religion and spirituality are often thought to impact attitudes towards addiction and its treatment, particularly given the use of religion and spirituality in various well-known treatments such as Alcoholics Anonymous. Although research has flourished with regards to the role that addiction and spirituality might play in vulnerability to addiction or the treatment of addiction, there has been comparatively less research examining how religion might impact attitudes toward addiction more broadly. Method: The present work sought to examine the current state of empirical literature evaluating the relationships between religion and attitudes toward addiction and addiction treatment. In service of the above aim, a systematic review was conducted. Results: This summary of peer-reviewed, quantitative studies (n=36) found that higher religiosity is related to more belief in the disease model of addiction in providers, negative attitudes towards addiction, and a stronger support for spiritually based treatments. However, results varied based on the measures used and many relationships tested were not significant. There also appeared to be differences in the interaction between religion and spirituality and other variables, such as the respondent’s sex or whether the individual was a student or provider, in terms of attitudes. Conclusions: Further research is needed to fully understand the nuances in the relationship between these variables, including more clear operationalization and standardized measurement. Until such research is conducted, no cohesive conclusions can be drawn, and clinical implications remain unclear.

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Section: Section 42: Implications and Further Directionsmentioning

confidence: 83%

Religious and Spiritual Beliefs and Attitudes Towards Addiction Treatment: A Scoping Review

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2021

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“…Prior research is split on the impact of religiosity as a protective factor for addiction, with some studies suggesting that it does not impact things such as delay discounting ( Thornton, McCarty, & Stokes, 2017 ) while others suggest it may be an important factor which could be utilized for treatment ( Seghatoleslam et al, 2015 ). The results of the present review are also conflicted and nuanced making it difficult to draw specific clinical recommendations at this time.…”

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Religious and spiritual beliefs and attitudes towards addiction and addiction treatment: A scoping review

Weinandy

Grubbs

2021

Addictive Behaviors Reports

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Highlights A large proportion of addiction treatment in the U.S. is at least somewhat religious in nature. Some evidence suggests that attitudes toward addiction and addiction treatment are influenced by religious beliefs. Relatively little prior research has examined how religion may shape attitudes toward addiction. Some research suggests that religious beliefs are associated with negative attitudes toward addiction. Future research is urgently needed to understand how religious beliefs may influence attitudes toward addiction treatment.

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Experiencing Buddhist practices promotes nonbelievers’ preference for future rewards in intertemporal choices

Wang

Chen

et al. 2022

Euro J Social Psych

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Religious individuals often prefer future rewards more in intertemporal decisionmaking than nonreligious individuals, but the reasons behind this preference remain under-investigated. Focusing on decision-making in Buddhist culture, the current study aimed to examine three potential mechanisms: Buddhist practices, self-control and belief in future-oriented concepts. In five studies, we consistently found that nonbelievers' preference ratings for Larger and Later (LL) options increased after visiting a temple (Study 1, n = 99) or participating in Buddha name chanting (Studies 2-5, n = 314). We also found in Studies 3 and 4 that this effect was mediated by the individual's level of self-control, but no evidence was found to support the mediation of belief in future-oriented concepts. These results contribute to the work attesting to the effect of religious practices on individuals (especially nonbelievers). They also provide a mechanism (self-control) for the positive correlation between individuals' religiousness and preference for future rewards in intertemporal decision-making.

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Divine restraint: An experimental analysis of religious preference and intertemporal discounting

Cited by 4 publications

References 14 publications

Religious and Spiritual Beliefs and Attitudes Towards Addiction Treatment: A Scoping Review

Religious and Spiritual Beliefs and Attitudes Towards Addiction Treatment: A Scoping Review

Religious and spiritual beliefs and attitudes towards addiction and addiction treatment: A scoping review

Experiencing Buddhist practices promotes nonbelievers’ preference for future rewards in intertemporal choices

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