Spirituality and Mental Health: Current Research and Future Directions

Hadzic, Maja

doi:10.1080/19349637.2011.616080

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“…As a matter of fact, religion and spirituality as concepts do overlap, and in some regards might also be similar (Richards & Bergin, 2005;Fisher, 2011;Hadzic, 2011;Koenig et al, 2012). However, one must also acknowledge they are not identical (Zinnbauer, et al, 1999) and for that reason conceptualisations that focus or are narrowed to certain aspects of religion or spirituality might not be appropriate (Saucier & Skrzypińska, 2006;Nelson, 2009).…”

Section: Religion (Religiosity) and Spirituality: Relationship And Comentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the health context across different fields, studies have been conducted in an attempt to define and distinguish spirituality from religion. Nonetheless, perhaps researchers might still be using personal definitions of spirituality, typically based on their own understanding of this dimension (Hadzic, 2011). Also, spirituality is progressively being used to refer to the individual's subjective aspect of religious experience (Hill & Pargament, 2003).…”

Section: Spiritualitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Some researchers have indicated, for instance, that negative/harmful emotions such as dissatisfaction or anger towards God and/or a congregation and sense of guilt may arise; or yet a strict religious background or membership correlate with impaired mental health (Fallot, 1998;Cohen & Koeing, 2004;Lindridge, 2007;Baetz & Toews, 2009;Hadzic, 2011;Curry & Roach, 2012). It also seems true that when understood, used or manipulated in an unhealthy way, some religious and spiritual beliefs and practices may result in worse mental health and neurotic behaviour (Cohen & Koeing, 2004;Curry & Roach, 2012).…”

Section: Religiosity Spirituality and Mental Health: Role And Impactmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Religiosity, Spirituality, and Mental Health in Portugal: A call for a conceptualisation, relationship, and guidelines for integration (a theoretical review)

Freire¹,

Moleiro²

2015

PSICOLOGIA

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Abstract:In the Portuguese research society, particularly in the mental health field, little has been done regarding religiosity, spirituality and mental health. Thus, this paper strives to stimulate the interest in this area by providing an overview of the body of research on religiosity, spirituality and mental health, highlighting the role and importance these dimensions represent in the life of many people, whether in health or mental distress and illness. A brief review of the conceptualisation of religion (religiosity) and spirituality is provided, as well as some areas of disagreement and contention. Guidelines for the integration and professional training are also included, not discarding the ethical considerations inherent in this process. Finally, reflections are offered as to why bringing religiosity and spirituality into mental health field is important, as well as some implications for clinical practice, with particular focus on Portuguese mental health system. Keywords: Religiosity; Spirituality; Mental Health; Conceptualisation; Integration; Guidelines; Ethical challenges Religiosidade, Espiritualidade e Saúde Mental: da conceptualização, à relação e às orientações para a integração (revisão teórica): Em Portugal, a investigação científica tem sido escassa no domínio do estudo da religiosidade, espiritualidade e saúde mental. Assim, este artigo propõe-se estimular o interesse pela área, fornecendo uma visão geral do corpo de investigação relativo a religiosidade, espiritualidade e saúde mental. Realça-se o papel e a importância que estas dimensões desempenham na vida de muitos indivíduos, quer estes sofram de doença ou mal-estar físico ou mental. É fornecido um resumo da conceptualização da religião (religiosidade) e espiritualidade, incluindo algumas áreas de desacordo e controvérsia. Incluem-se também orientações para a integração e formação profissional, tendo em consideração os aspectos éticos inerentes ao processo. Por fim, segue-se uma reflexão sobre a importância de integrar a religiosidade e a espiritualidade no campo da saúde mental, bem como algumas implicações para a prática clínica, com especial enfoque no sistema de saúde mental português.

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Section: Spiritualitymentioning

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Section: Religiosity Spirituality and Mental Health: Role And Impactmentioning

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Religiosity, Spirituality, and Mental Health in Portugal: A call for a conceptualisation, relationship, and guidelines for integration (a theoretical review)

Freire¹,

Moleiro²

2015

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“…Research has shown consistently that spirituality holds positive outcomes for both the individual and the organization. Previous studies have established that spirituality advances individuals ' mental health and well-being (Hadzic, 2011;Rosmarin et al, 2013), and positive organizational outcomes (Altaf & Awan, 2011;Clark et al, 2007). These and other associations which have been reported regarding spirituality have led to increased focus on spirituality, particularly in the context of the workplace.…”

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Measuring spirituality in South Africa: Validation of instruments developed in the USA

Walt

Klerk

2014

International Review of Psychiatry

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Spirituality is receiving increased attention in the context of the workplace. Research consistently shows that spirituality is signifi cantly correlated with mental health and well-being. Most of the research on spirituality, particularly in the context of the workplace, is conducted with instruments developed in the USA. However, the inter-cultural measurement of constructs remains a concern, because instruments developed in one culture are not necessarily transferable to another culture. In the current study, the transferability of two spiritual measures developed in the USA, namely the Human Spirituality Scale (HSS) and the Organizational Spirituality Values Scale (OSVS) are considered for a sample from South Africa. The results confi rm the construct validity of the HSS and the OSVS, but indicate that the factor structures of the HSS and the OSVS should be analysed and reconfi rmed when used, particularly in a South African sample. The study provides evidence that the HSS and the OSVS cannot be transferred indiscriminately to a South African sample. This insight contributes to the quality of future research studies in South Africa, not only on the important aspect of spirituality, but also when applying instruments developed elsewhere in the world.

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“…Many researchers have demonstrated that spirituality plays a significant role in the lives of people, their thoughts, and behaviors. The effect of spirituality on mental health has been reviewed by Hodzic 2011). In order to make further advances in the field it is becoming increasingly important to (a) acknowledge the differences between the different religions; (b) develop context-specific definitions of spirituality, namely define spirituality in the context of a particular faith; and (c) construct the studies that will evaluate spirituality according to the context-specific measures.…”

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Impact of Navratras Festivals on the Subjective Well Being of Vegetarian Customers in Hospitality Sector

Birdie¹

2015

Int J Soc Sci Mgt

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Festivals are part of living in India and are known for bringing upliftment in moods and well beings of individuals. With the changing lifestyle in metros, young generations are in transition of adopting new modern cultural and food habits such as dining out. The present paper studies the impact of Navratras festival on subjective wellbeing of vegetarian customers in fast food joints and hotels. The paper employed a survey research design and convenient critical analysis from vegetarian customers and hoteliers. The sample (N250) was customers in all categories hotels and fast food joints in Delhi NCR. Data was collected using questions adapted from standardized tool of Sell and Nagpal's The Subjective Wellbeing Inventory (1992) and an interview schedule was adopted. Findings revealed that celebrating Navratras outside reflects changing life style and has a positive impact on customers' subjective wellbeing.

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Spirituality and Mental Health: Current Research and Future Directions

Cited by 40 publications

References 32 publications

Religiosity, Spirituality, and Mental Health in Portugal: A call for a conceptualisation, relationship, and guidelines for integration (a theoretical review)

Religiosity, Spirituality, and Mental Health in Portugal: A call for a conceptualisation, relationship, and guidelines for integration (a theoretical review)

Measuring spirituality in South Africa: Validation of instruments developed in the USA

Impact of Navratras Festivals on the Subjective Well Being of Vegetarian Customers in Hospitality Sector

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