Religiosity is a moderator of the relationship between impulsivity and internalizing symptoms

Abstract

Background: There is growing interest in the role of religion in psychiatric disorders. Impulsivity is a psychological trait associated with acting without thinking, with a decision process favoring short-term outcomes without further consideration of its consequences, and is a risk factor for the development of mental disorders. Objective: In this study, the objective was to analyze the role of religiosity as a possible moderator between the association of impulsivity and internalizing psychiatric symptoms. Methods: The hypothesis was assessed in a cross-sectional study enrolling 366 adults evaluated using the abbreviated version of the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale-11, the Self Reporting Questionnaire-20, and the Duke Religion Index. Results: Internalizing symptoms were significantly influenced by an interaction between religiosity and impulsivity. Religiosity acted as a protective factor against internalizing symptoms only for participants with high impulsivity. Discussion: The results suggest a moderation role of religiosity in the association of impulsivity with internalizing symptoms.

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“…In this sense, if an individual grows up under a socially controlled set of values discouraging or punishing impulsive behaviors, certain habits are more likely not to develop. Religiosity can help with enhancing self-regulation for those with higher impulsivity, reducing the negative effects of impulsivity in everyday life, and thereby maintaining mental health (25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30)(31)(32)(33)(34)(35)(36)(37)(38)(39)(40)(41).…”

“…Religiosity acted as a protective factor against internalizing symptoms only for participants with high impulsivity. The results of studies suggested a moderation role of religiosity in the association of impulsivity with internalizing symptoms (25). Given the role of public and mental health, numerous experts have stressed the need to carry out further studies on addiction.…”

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“…The study found that religiosity was negatively related with impulsivity. A more recent study by Paula [50] showed the moderating effect of religiosity between impulsivity and internalizing symptoms.…”

“…The role of religiosity in affecting different aspect of an individual life has got considerable attention. Religion is known in teaching appropriate conduct and prohibiting impulsive act [50]. Religion, at least the largest monotheistic religions, forbid impulsive acts like aggressive behavior, promiscuous sex and drug use [50].…”

“…Religion is known in teaching appropriate conduct and prohibiting impulsive act [50]. Religion, at least the largest monotheistic religions, forbid impulsive acts like aggressive behavior, promiscuous sex and drug use [50]. Therefore, religious individual may grow up internalizing such ethics and this in turn help to enhance self-regulation.…”