Life satisfaction and spirituality in adolescents

Kelley, Brien S.; Miller, Lisa

doi:10.1163/ej.9789004158511.i-301.91

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“…These findings appear to be in agreement with those of other studies dealing both adults and adolescents, and with different religious beliefs (Abdel-Khalek, 2006;AbdelKhalek & Lester, 2007;Abdel-Khalek & Naceur, 2007;Abdel-Khalek & Thorson, 2006;Argyle, 2001;Barkan & Greenwood, 2003;Ellison, 1991;Francis et al, 2000;Francis et al, 2003;French & Joseph, 1999;Kelley & Miller, 2007;Wills, 2009). Moreover, some studies have also failed to determine a significant relation between religion and negative affection (Clark & Watson, 1999;Watson & Clark, 1993).…”

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“…Several studies in the literature examine the direct relation of religiousness and spirituality with subjective well-being of adults, many of them reporting either modest or low levels of positive relation regarding the relevant variables and subjective well-being of adults (Argyle, 2001;Clark & Watson, 1999;Ellison, 1991;Francis, Jones, & Wilcox, 2000;Francis, Robbins, & White, 2003;French & Joseph, 1999;Kelley & Miller, 2007;Watson & Clark 1993;Wills, 2009). Studies conducted on university students have revealed a positive relation between subjective well-being and religion, while they have reported a negative relation between religion and psychopathology (Abdel-Khalek, 2006;Abdel-Khalek & Lester, 2007;Abdel-Khalek & Naceur, 2007;Abdel-Khalek & Thorson, 2006).…”

Section: Relations Between Subjective Well-being and Religionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Investigation of the Relations between Religious Activities and Subjective Well-being of High School Students

Eryılmaz¹

2015

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This study aims to investigate the relation between participation in religious activities and the subjective wellbeing of high school students. The study group involves 196 participants, 99 female and 97 male; all of the participants were adolescents attending high school in Eskisehir, Turkey, their ages varying from 14 to 16. The measurement scales used in this study included: Satisfaction with Life, Positive-Negative Affect, and Adolescents' Subjective Well-being Increasing Strategies. The Pearson correlation technique and content analysis method were employed. Though in low levels, quantitative findings show a significant relation between life satisfaction, positive affection, and participation in religious activities. However, no such significant relation could be found for negative affection and participation in religious activities. Qualitative findings show high school students have a better subjective well-being when involved in religious activities, ranging from praying alone to going to mosque on holy days, which helps them discharge religious duties, meets the need for building intimacy with someone, gives them sense of security, instills hope in them, fosters good manners in them, makes them feel rewarded, and helps them cope with stress.

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Section: Relations Between Subjective Well-being and Religionmentioning

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Investigation of the Relations between Religious Activities and Subjective Well-being of High School Students

Eryılmaz¹

2015

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“…In this regard, studies have indicated a relationship between spirituality and various outcomes, including psychological well-being as well as mental and physical health (31)(32)(33). In fact, spirituality can positively affect the sense of satisfaction in life (34).…”

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Effectiveness of Spiritual Group Counseling on the Psychological Well-Being of Girls from Divorced Families

Safara

Khanbabaee²,

Khanbabaee³

2019

Health Spiritual Med Ethics

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Background and Objectives: Divorce is a stressful life event both for parents and children. Nowadays, an increase in the divorce rate is one of the major problems and concerns in many countries of the world, especially in Iran. Divorce can be a deterrent factor in the personal growth and development of the children from broken families. This study aimed to develop a groupcounseling model based on spirituality to boost psychological well-being in girls from divorced families. Methods: This experimental study was conducted on a total of 20 girls from divorced families using pretest-posttest control group design. The study population were selected through convenience sampling technique. The subjects were divided into two groups of experimental (n=10) and control groups (n=10). Those in the experimental group were taught spiritual issue in 8 sessions (2 h per session) in a form of group counseling model. The well-being of the participants was assessed by the 48-item Ryff's Psychological Well-being Questionnaire. The obtained data were analyzed by ANCOVA. Results: The results showed that spiritual group counseling could significantly increase the psychological wellbeing of girls from divorced families (p<0.05). Conclusion: The results of this study indicated that spiritual therapy can be used to increase the psychological well-being of girls from divorced families.

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“…Zullig, Ward, and Horn (2005) found that college students who are spiritual or religious are likely to view themselves as healthier, and this view is likely to be linked to greater life satisfaction as well. Kelley and Miller (2007) also found that aspects of spirituality and religiosity were linked to life satisfaction, but that "Daily Spiritual Experiences" (daily interactions with the transcendent) contribute the most. Gauthier, Christopher, Walter, Mourad, and Marek (2006) found a positive correlation between religiosity and life satisfaction, but this effect was only found in women.…”

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confidence: 95%

Prosocial Behavior

2005

Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science

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Past research has shown a number of significant correlations between prosocial behavior, spirituality, narcissism, and satisfaction with life, but no studies have attempted to examine all four of these variables together. The present study attempted to replicate correlations found in past studies as well as develop a model to explain prosocial behavior using spirituality, narcissism, and satisfaction with life. 100 Gustavus Adolphus College students took four surveys measuring each of the four constructs. Spirituality was the only variable found to account for some of the variance of prosocial behavior. Positive correlations were found between spirituality and satisfaction with life, prosocial behavior and spirituality, satisfaction with life and narcissism, public prosocial behavior and narcissism, dire prosocial behavior and spirituality, and altruistic prosocial behavior and spirituality. The reasons behind these correlations are examined in the discussion section. Prosocial Behavior 3 Relationships Between Prosocial Behavior, Spirituality, Narcissism and Satisfaction with Life Prosocial behavior can be defined as behavior that benefits society. The prosocial or altruistic personality is said to include moral reasoning, empathic concern, the ability to take the perspective of others, and agreeableness (Sprecher and Fehr, 2005). It is a broad construct that can be classified into at least the two different categories of global prosocial behavior and situation-specific prosocial behavior. In the past few decades, much research has been done on prosocial behavior (Carlo, 2003). For the purpose of this study, the literature relevant to the relationships between each of variables of prosocial behavior, satisfaction with life, narcissism, and spirituality is reviewed. The present study will determine whether or not these variables can account for some of the variance of prosocial behavior. In addition, correlations between each of the variables will be examined. Research has consistently shown positive correlations between spirituality and prosocial behavior. Rossano (2007) claimed that the belief in supernatural forces in life (gods, ancestors, spirits) influenced our predecessors to work together and behave more socially responsibly than they would have otherwise. It is thought that if one believes his or her behavior is being monitored by a supernatural force, then selfishness will be reduced and prosocial behavior will be increased. This finding coincides with Batson (1983) who theorized that humans are biologically programmed to be altruistic toward their kin, but that social forces such as religious beliefs are necessary in order for humans to extend this altruism outside of their kinship circle. Further, he said that humans act altruistically towards their own kin to ensure the survival of their genes, but acting altruistically towards those who are biologically unrelated produces no such survival benefit. Therefore, social influences such as religion provide reason for humans to act altruistically towards ot...

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Life satisfaction and spirituality in adolescents

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Investigation of the Relations between Religious Activities and Subjective Well-being of High School Students

Investigation of the Relations between Religious Activities and Subjective Well-being of High School Students

Effectiveness of Spiritual Group Counseling on the Psychological Well-Being of Girls from Divorced Families

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