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A Bridge between Me and God: A Qualitative Study on Amputation in Iran

  • ORIGINAL PAPER

Amputation is a significant health concern leading to physical impairment and impacting mental well-being. Individuals undergoing amputation often experience psychological and social challenges in adapting to their new circumstances. Establishing …

Spirituality and Religiosity in Rheumatic Diseases: A Systematic Review

  • PSYCHOLOGICAL EXPLORATION

Several studies have demonstrated the influence of religiosity and spirituality (R/S) on patients with chronic diseases. However, few studies have explored the influence of R/S on autoimmune/non-autoimmune rheumatic diseases. We conducted a …

The Relationship Between Fetal Health Anxiety, Spiritual Well-Being, and Perceived Social Support in High-Risk Pregnant Women in Türkiye

  • Open Access
  • ORIGINAL PAPER

Fetal health anxiety during pregnancy is considered one of the most common and intense types of anxiety experienced. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between fetal health anxiety, spiritual well-being, and perceived social …

Did Religion Help Me?: Coping During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Grenada

  • Open Access
  • ORIGINAL PAPER

The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the relationship between religious (positive and negative) coping and coronavirus anxiety among churchgoers (N = 215) in Grenada during the height of the pandemic, and whether age, gender or …

The Role of Religious Involvement as a  Moderator of Perceived Health and Somatic Anxiety Among Hispanic Seventh-Day Adventists During COVID-19

  • ORIGINAL PAPER

This study investigated whether the relationship between perceived health and somatic anxiety is moderated by religious involvement among a sample of Hispanic Seventh-day Adventists (n = 365) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using PROCESS moderation …

Religion and Mental Health: Is the Relationship Causal?

  • Open Access
  • ORIGINAL PAPER

Evidence is presented that the protective relationships between religious participation and depression, suicide, and substance use are in fact causal. Such evidence comes from rigorous longitudinal studies with large sample size and control for …

Uncertainty and Well-Being in Turkish Adults: Exploring the Role of Religiosity and Psychological Symptoms

  • Open Access
  • ORIGINAL PAPER

Religiosity offers individuals a sense of purpose and connection, which can lead to greater life satisfaction and improved psychological well-being and happiness. On the other hand, psychological challenges such as depression, anxiety, stress, and …

Potential Mental Disorder Symptoms in the Prophet Elijah: An Exegetical and Psychological Analysis of Selected Episodes from 1 Kings 18–19

  • ORIGINAL PAPER

This interdisciplinary study examines the prophet Elijah’s experiences as depicted in 1 Kings 18–19 through a multidisciplinary lens, combining theological, literary, and psychological perspectives. Drawing on literary and historical–critical …

Religiosity and Mental and Behavioural Health Among Community-Dwelling Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Thailand: Results of a Longitudinal National Survey in 2015–2020

  • Open Access
  • ORIGINAL PAPER

The aim of the study was to assess associations between religiousness (affiliation, and involvement) and five mental and five behavioural health indicators among middle-aged and older adults in a national longitudinal population survey in …

Muhammadiyah’s COVID-19: Combining Islamic, Psychological, and Medical Approach in Indonesia

  • ORIGINAL PAPER

COVID-19 patients in self-isolation tended to be ignored and marginalized. This marginalization then results in fear, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and even suicidal tendency. During self-isolation, patients are only treated medically but …

Spiritual Well-Being and Treatment Adherence in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Turkey

  • Open Access
  • ORIGINAL PAPER

This study aimed to identify the correlation between treatment adherence and spiritual well-being in patients with Type 2 Diabetes. A descriptive and correlational design was used. The study consisted of 203 patients. The data were collected …

Unmet Spiritual Needs, Spiritual Wellbeing and Support Satisfaction of End-of-Life Patients: Findings from a Spiritual and Existential Care Training Program (SpECi) for Health Care Practitioners within Inpatient Geriatric Care, Palliative Care Units and Hospices

  • Open Access
  • ORIGINAL PAPER

The outcomes of a 40-h Spiritual/Existential Care training program (SpECi) for healthcare professionals on their patients' treatment satisfaction (n = 774) were evaluated. Most patients felt supported in their spiritual needs by the staff …

Analysis of Attitudes Toward Breastfeeding and Spiritual Life During Pregnancy in Türkiye: A Qualitative Study

  • Open Access
  • ORIGINAL PAPER

It is crucial for nurses to understand the meaning of spirituality, which can become more pronounced during pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding, and to take a supportive approach to breastfeeding attitudes during pregnancy. This study aimed …

Moral Injury: Religious and Spiritual Struggles Among Survivors of Intimate Partner Sexual Violence in the USA

  • ORIGINAL PAPER

Intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV) has significant psychological consequences, yet no research has examined the relationship between IPSV and moral injury—a distinct form of bio-psycho-social-spiritual distress. This study explored IPSV …

California Pharmacists’ Perspectives and Experiences with Prayer and Spiritual Conversations with Patients: An Exploratory Study

  • Open Access
  • ORIGINAL PAPER

This exploratory study examined the spiritual care beliefs of California pharmacists and their perspectives and experiences with prayer and spiritual conversations with patients. An online survey was utilized to collect data from members of the …

“God Did for Me What I Couldn’t Do for Myself”: Understanding Religiosity, Spirituality, and Locus of Control Among Black Americans Who Use Opioids

  • ORIGINAL PAPER

The present study explored how Black Americans who misuse opioids frame their views of spirituality/religion and locus of control (LOC). The current sample consisted of 39 Black adults residing in two urban cities in Kentucky and reported …

Religion and Emotion Regulation: A Systematic Review of Quantitative Studies

  • Open Access
  • ORIGINAL PAPER

The association between religion/spirituality and emotion regulation has been the subject of growing interest in the last years since studies have suggested that emotion regulation is likely to be shaped by religion/spirituality. The purpose of …

Pregnant Turkish Muslim Women’s Perspectives and Experiences on Religion and Spirituality during Pregnancy

  • Open Access
  • ORIGINAL PAPER

The aim of this study is to determine the views and experiences of pregnant Muslim women about religion and spirituality during pregnancy. A descriptive, phenomenological design was used, and the study was conducted with 16 pregnant Muslim women …