Religiousness and psychotic experiences among young adult college students in the United States

Oh, Hans; Davis, Edward B.; Klaunig, Mallory J.; Narita, Zui; Koyanagi, Ai; Karcher, Nicole R.

doi:10.1177/00207640221135849

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“…Moreover, a meta‐analysis showed a protective effect of religion on suicide mortality (Wu et al, 2015). In view of the evidence demonstrating the association of religion with other mental health outcomes (Braam & Koenig, 2019; Oh et al, 2022), our findings could have differed had we utilized different research settings.…”

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Associations of self‐isolation, social support and coping strategies with depression and suicidal ideation in U.S. young adults during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Narita

DeVylder

Bessaha

et al. 2023

Int J Mental Health Nurs

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There have been concerns about the psychological impact of COVID-19-related stressors on young adults. However, there remains limited information regarding how psychosocial factors and coping strategies correlate with suicidal ideation in young adults during the pandemic. We studied a cross-sectional, observational online survey using a probability-based, nationally representative sample of U.S. young adults aged 18 to 29 (N = 1077). We performed weighted logistic regression to evaluate how self-isolation, social support and coping strategies (exposures) were associated with depression and suicidal ideation (outcomes), adjusting for age, gender, race, educational level and sexual orientation. The method of multiple imputations for addressing missing data was executed through chained equations. A total of 296 participants had depression, while 323 had suicidal ideation. Individuals who consistently self-isolated exhibited nearly threefold higher odds of depression compared to those without self-isolation. Social support was consistently protective against depression and suicidal ideation. Coping through positive reframing was protective against depression and suicidal ideation, whereas substance use, self-blame and behavioural disengagement had the opposite impact. Providing social support may help prevent suicidal ideation among young adults during the pandemic. Interventions that focus on developing young adults' coping strategies, such as through positive reframing, are recommended to develop positive and healthy relationships. Healthcare providers should advise against substance use, self-blame and behavioural disengagement.

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Associations of self‐isolation, social support and coping strategies with depression and suicidal ideation in U.S. young adults during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Narita

DeVylder

Bessaha

et al. 2023

Int J Mental Health Nurs

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“…Evidence-based research has found that the prevalence of PEs youth ranges from 8% to 24% [5,6]. Recent studies have reported that the prevalence of PEs in college students is 16% in the U.S. [7], 24% in the United Kingdom, 13% in China, and 20% in Japan [6]. PEs are common in adolescence, often co-occur with mental disorders [8][9][10][11], and may increase the risk of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse during adolescence [12][13][14], and of psychosis later in life [15].…”

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The Relationship between Exercise and Psychotic Symptoms in College Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Ye¹,

Tang²

2023

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion

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An increasing number of studies have suggested that increased physical activity is associated with less mental illness. However, the relationship between exercise and psychotic experiences (PEs) is still unknown. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between exercise and PEs in college students in the United States. Data from the Health Mind Survey (2020-2021 round) were analyzed. Respondents included 137,916 college students who were asked about exercise and PEs (lifetime psychotic experiences, delusions, and hallucinations). A multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to investigate the relationship between exercise and PEs while controlling for demographic characteristics. There was a significant correlation between exercise and PEs among college students. Compared to students who exercised less than one hour per week, students who exercised five or more hours per week had fewer lifetime psychotic experiences. This same finding obtained for both male and female college students. The findings from the present study indicate that exercising for five or more hours each week is most correlated with decreased PEs among college students. However, experimental studies are required to extend and confirm our findings and determine the causality of this relationship.

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Resilience and religiosity as moderators between war-related media exposure and psychotic experiences: A Multi-Country Population-based Study in the aftermath of the October 2023 Israel-Gaza war

Fekih-Romdhane,

Helmy,

Alhuwailah

et al. 2024

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Background After the 7th of October 2023, millions of individuals across the globe have been facing an unprecedented indirect exposure to war and terror through media coverage. Young people exposed to such early, extensive and repeated war-related media content are at increased risk for detrimental psychological consequences, including the development of psychotic experiences (PEs), particularly when mitigating resources are lacking. This study sought to test the hypothesis that resilience and religiosity are involved as moderators in pathways linking early war-related media exposure and PEs in community emerging adults. Method This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted two to four weeks following the start of Israel's war on Gaza on the 7th of October 2023. Young adults from the general population of Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, and Tunisia (N = 2424) took part in the study through an online survey. Results The interaction war-related media exposure by resilience was significantly associated with PEs; at low and moderate levels of resilience, more war-related media exposure was significantly associated with higher PEs. This effect was not significant at high levels of resilience. In addition, the interaction war-related media exposure by religiosity was significantly associated with PEs; at low and moderate levels of religiosity, more war-related media exposure was significantly associated with higher PEs. This effect was not significant at high levels of religiosity. Conclusion Results suggest that individual’s high levels of resilience and religiosity could play a significant role in mitigating possible negative impact of war-related media exposure on the manifestations of PEs.

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Religiousness and psychotic experiences among young adult college students in the United States

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References 48 publications

Associations of self‐isolation, social support and coping strategies with depression and suicidal ideation in U.S. young adults during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Associations of self‐isolation, social support and coping strategies with depression and suicidal ideation in U.S. young adults during the COVID‐19 pandemic

The Relationship between Exercise and Psychotic Symptoms in College Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Resilience and religiosity as moderators between war-related media exposure and psychotic experiences: A Multi-Country Population-based Study in the aftermath of the October 2023 Israel-Gaza war

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