Prayer and well-being in Muslim Canadians: exploring the mediating role of spirituality, mindfulness, optimism, and social support

Albatnuni, Mawdah; Koszycki, Diana

doi:10.1080/13674676.2020.1844175

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“…This study provides evidence that mindful prayers have served as essential coping strategies for first-generation immigrant and refugee Muslim women during the trying time, such as pandemic. Although National Health Interview Survey has excluded prayers as a complementary and integrative health modality (National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, 2020 ), this study concurred with other studies that prayer rituals are an important complementary and culturally responsive approach for minority communities (Albatnuni & Koszycki, 2020 ; Ijaz et al, 2017 ; Watson-Singleton et al, 2019 ). We discovered four themes from this study describing the meaning of participants’ experience of Muslim prayers and its relationship with mental health.…”

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“…Researchers have demonstrated evidence of the benefit of communal prayers in promoting positive social/congregational support, a sense of belonging, and psychological well-being (Albatnuni & Koszycki, 2020 ). This study also highlighted the sense of empowerment that women have when they pray.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Through prayers, the women demonstrated their reliance on God as a source of power and intervention (Shaw et al, 2019 ). These practices and their trust in God were directly linked to positive mental health including providing participants with assistance in coping, peace, and well-being (Albatnuni & Koszycki, 2020 ; Berzengi et al, 2017 ; Koenig et al, 2012 ).…”

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“…Despite experiencing prejudice based on their religion, religiosity and daily prayers have been shown to be the predictive factor for better well-being (Sayeed & Prakash, 2013 ; Pajevic et al, 2017 ). A substantial body of researchers has uncovered the benefits of religious practice on mental wellbeing (Albatnuni & Koszycki, 2020 ; Bonelli & Harold, 2013 ). The benefit of religious practice on mental wellness has various sources and dimensions including religious teachings for endurance, meditation, and social support.…”

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Prayers and Mindfulness in Relation to Mental Health among First-Generation Immigrant and Refugee Muslim Women in the USA: An Exploratory Study

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The goal of our study was to explore how first-generation immigrant/refugee Muslim women experience prayer and mindfulness in relation to their mental health. Participants were nine women from an urban city in the Midwestern USA. The women completed a structured demographic survey and a virtual semi-structured interview in a focus group. Using qualitative thematic analysis, we obtained four overarching themes from the data: (a) Prayer helps to build community, (b) Prayer promotes wellbeing, (c) Prayer increases faith, and (d) Prayer encourages intentional awareness. The findings demonstrate that prayer involves awareness and has a strong influence on the mental health of the women participants.

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“…For example, a qualitative study of Jordanian Muslims with heart disease found that participants viewed worshiping God as central to their life, and their faith in God and engagement in prayer fostered a sense of hope, inner strength, meaning and purpose in life, and acceptance of self-responsibility (Nabolsi & Carson, 2011). Furthermore, a quantitative study of Canadian Muslims found that spiritual experiences of perceived connectedness with God were related to higher prayer frequency and life satisfaction (Albatnuni & Koszycki, 2020).…”

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Handbook of Positive Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality

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Worthington²,

Schnitker³

2022

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This handbook aims to bridge the gap between the fields of positive psychology and the psychology of religion and spirituality. It is the authoritative guide to the intersections among religion, spirituality, and positive psychology and includes the following sections: (1) historical and theoretical considerations, (2) methodological considerations, (3) cultural considerations, (4) developmental considerations, (5) empirical research on happiness and well-being in relation to religion and spirituality, (6) empirical research on character strengths and virtues in relation to religion and spirituality, (7) clinical and applied considerations, and (8) field unification and advancement. Leading positive psychologists and psychologists of religion/spirituality have coauthored the chapters, drawing on expertise from their respective fields. The handbook is useful for social and clinical scientists, practitioners in helping professions, practitioners in religious and spiritual fields, and students of psychology and religion/spirituality.

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Living the Good Life: An Islamic Perspective on Positive Psychology

Saritoprak

Abu‐Raiya

2022

Handbook of Positive Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality

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This chapter aims to explore Muslims’ religion/spirituality and discuss the factors that are important to consider in scientific research and clinical practice at the intersections of positive psychology, religion, and spirituality. The discussion is based on the theological teachings of the Islamic religion, theoretical speculations regarding the links between Islam and positive psychology, and the relevant findings of empirical studies conducted with Muslim samples. The chapter is composed of five sections. The first is an overview of the geographic distribution, demographic composition, and intrafaith diversity of Muslims around the world. The second section reviews key Muslim religious/spiritual beliefs, teachings, practices, and texts. The third section discusses common Muslim understandings of virtues, health, and well-being. The fourth section reviews potential implications for science and practice at the intersections of positive psychology, religion, and spirituality. The final section offers recommendations for guiding research and practice when working with Muslims at these intersections.

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Prayer and well-being in Muslim Canadians: exploring the mediating role of spirituality, mindfulness, optimism, and social support

Cited by 10 publications

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Prayers and Mindfulness in Relation to Mental Health among First-Generation Immigrant and Refugee Muslim Women in the USA: An Exploratory Study

Prayers and Mindfulness in Relation to Mental Health among First-Generation Immigrant and Refugee Muslim Women in the USA: An Exploratory Study

Handbook of Positive Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality

Living the Good Life: An Islamic Perspective on Positive Psychology

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