Moderating role of observing the five precepts of Buddhism on neuroticism, perceived stress, and depressive symptoms

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Evidence has shown that the Five precepts significantly affect the relationship between attachment and resilience; however, little is known whether observing the Five Precepts would help reduce depressive symptoms among those who experience risks. The aim of this study was to examine the moderating role of the Five Precepts in the mediation model relationship among neuroticism, perceived stress, and depression.

Patients and methods

The study employed a cross-sectional survey design and data were collected from the end of 2019 to September 2022 in Thailand. In all, 644 general participants completed questionnaires on the Neuroticism Inventory (NI), the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Depression Subscale, and the Five-Precept Subscale of the Inner Strength-bas

SUBMITTER: Wongpakaran N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9710746 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature