Religiosity and Mental Health: A Contribution to Understanding the Heterogeneity of Research Findings.

ABSTRACT: Most studies report positive associations between religiosity and spirituality and aspects of mental health, while a small proportion report mixed or fully negative associations. The aim of this study was to assess the associations of religiosity measured more specifically, with mental health in a secular environment, using a nationally representative sample of Czech adults (n = 1795). We measured religious affiliation, conversion experience, non-religious attitudes and the stability of these attitudes, mental health problems, and anxiety levels. Compared to stable non-religious respondents, unstable non-religious and converted respondents who perceived God as distant were more likely to experience anxiety in close relationships, and had higher risks of worse mental health. Our findings su

SUBMITTER: Malinakova K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7014109 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature