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01.03.2012 | Original Paper

Psychological Distress Among Religious Nonbelievers: A Systematic Review

verfasst von: Samuel R. Weber, Kenneth I. Pargament, Mark E. Kunik, James W. Lomax II, Melinda A. Stanley

Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health | Ausgabe 1/2012

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Abstract

Studies of religious belief and psychological health are on the rise, but most overlook atheists and agnostics. We review 14 articles that examine differences between nonbelievers and believers in levels of psychological distress, and potential sources of distress among nonbelievers. Various forms of psychological distress are experienced by nonbelievers, and greater certainty in one’s belief system is associated with greater psychological health. We found one well-documented source of distress for nonbelievers: negative perceptions by others. We provide recommendations for improving research on nonbelievers and suggest a model analogous to Pargament’s tripartite spiritual struggle to understand the stresses of nonbelief.

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Titel: Psychological Distress Among Religious Nonbelievers: A Systematic Review
verfasst von: Samuel R. Weber
Kenneth I. Pargament
Mark E. Kunik
James W. Lomax II
Melinda A. Stanley
Publikationsdatum: 01.03.2012
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health / Ausgabe 1/2012
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-011-9541-1

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