Religious coping, perceived discrimination, and posttraumatic growth in an international sample of forcibly displaced Muslims

Religious interpretations of mental illness and help-seeking experiences among Muslim Americans: Implications for clinical practice.

“…The use of religious coping featured heavily in some responses, suggesting that religious coping is an important tool for those who view mental health through a religious or spiritual lens. The utilization of religious coping expressed by participants supports the research findings of numerous studies that found Muslims use religious coping, and to a certain extent that religious coping to be a useful tool in handling distress (Alsubaie et al, 2021; Skalisky et al, 2020). Surprisingly, participants did not discuss using other religious-based therapies aside from religious coping and dikhr to handle mental health concerns.…”

“…extent that religious coping to be a useful tool in handling distress (Alsubaie et al, 2021;Skalisky et al, 2020). Surprisingly, participants did not discuss using other religious-based therapies aside from religious coping and dikhr to handle mental health concerns.…”

“…Numerous studies have highlighted the role of religious coping for Muslims (Abdul Rashid et al, 2021;Abu-Raiya et al, 2019;Ghorbani et al, 2016). These findings suggest that there is great variance in the usage of positive religious coping in Muslims samples around the world and in the outcomes of its impact on physical and psychological well-being (Alsubaie et al, 2021;Skalisky et al, 2020). Using religion to cope with serious physical and mental illness in Muslim clients has been found to have a positive impact on health outcomes or in managing the stresses related to treatment (Shaheen Al Ahwal et al, 2016).…”

Strengthening Resilience of Family Caregiving for the Elderly through Religious Coping Approach: From Philosophy to Gerontological Family Nursing Practice

“…But on the contrary, as illustrated in Table 2 below, religious coping actually includes a variety of behaviors, emotions, cognitions, and relationships. Religious coping is very useful for mentally strengthening so that a person can continue his life well even though he has to face traumatic situations (Alsubaie et al, 2021). In other studies, there is also evidence that positive religious coping can be a protective factor against the development of suicidal ideation, depressive symptoms, and hopelessness when a person is faced with a major problem (De Berardis et al, 2020).…”

“…It has been widely acknowledged that in general it is proven that people who are religious or have spirituality are considered healthier both physically and spiritually (Ellison & Ellison, 2006). From several previous studies it has been proven that religiosity and spirituality are known as coping strategies for physical and mental illness, especially in dealing with crises (Alsubaie et al, 2021;George-Edwards, 2019; Jafari N, Farajzadegan Z, Loghmani A, Majlesi M, 2014; Klop et al, 2020). When religious beliefs, attitudes, or practices are used to reduce emotional stress caused by life events that are beyond personal control, there is spiritual-religious coping, which gives meaning to suffering, making it more bearable.…”