RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY, MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING; A REVIEW

Yıl 2023, Cilt: 3 Sayı: 6, 46 - 64, 14.12.2023

Metin Çınaroğlu

Öz

Din, maneviyat, ruh sağlığı ve iyi oluş hali arasındaki ilişki, artan bir ilgi ve araştırma alanı konusu olmuştur. Bu makale, bu yapılar arasındaki karmaşık etkileşimi ve bunların psikopatoloji ve iyi oluş hali üzerindeki etkilerini incelemek için literatürün seçici bir incelemesini sunmaktadır. Bulgular din, maneviyat ve ruh sağlığı sonuçları arasında karmaşık bir ilişki olduğunu ortaya koyuyor. Bir yandan, çok sayıda çalışma, dini ve manevi inançların ve uygulamaların ruh sağlığı ve esenliği üzerindeki potansiyel olumlu etkisini vurgulamaktadır. Ancak, ilişkinin karmaşıklıkları da vardır. Bazı araştırmalar, psikolojik sıkıntıya veya uyumsuz başa çıkma stratejilerine katkıda bulunabilecek, dini temelli suçluluk, korku veya katı dogma gibi dini ve manevi inançlarla ilişkili potansiyel olumsuz etkileri öne sürmektedir. Din ve maneviyatın ruh sağlığı sonuçları üzerindeki etkisi, bireylere ve kültürel bağlamlara göre farklılık gösterebilir, bu da çeşitliliği ve bireysel farklılıkları dikkate alma ihtiyacını vurgular. Dini bağlılık düzeyi ve dindarlığın/maneviyatın kişisel yorumu gibi faktörler, bu yapılar arasındaki ilişkiyi yumuşatabilir. Psikopatoloji ile ilgili olarak, bazı araştırmalar dindarlığın veya maneviyatın koruyucu bir etkisini bildirirken, diğerleri anlamlı bir ilişki veya hatta potansiyel risk faktörleri bulamamakla birlikte bulgular karışıktır. Bu dinamikleri anlamak, kültürel açıdan hassas ve kapsayıcı bakım sağlamada ruh sağlığı uzmanları için çok önemlidir. Gelecekteki araştırmalar, bu ilişkilere ve bunların ruh sağlığı ve esenliği üzerindeki etkilerine ilişkin anlayışımızı derinleştirmek için boylamsal tasarımlar ve farklı örnekler kullanmak gibi sınırlamaları ele almayı amaçlamalıdır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

din psikolojisi, din ve psikopatoloji, din ve iyi oluş hali, din ve ruh sağlığı

Religion, spirituality, mental health, and wellbeing; Religious oriented thinking and spirituality relationships with psychopathology and wellbeing: A selective review.

Öz

The association between religion, spirituality, mental health, and well-being has been a subject of growing interest and research field. This article presents a selective review of the literature to examine the intricate interplay between these constructs and their implications for psychopathology and well-being. The findings reveal a complex relationship between religion, spirituality, and mental health outcomes. On the one hand, numerous studies highlight the potential positive impact of religious and spiritual beliefs and practices on mental health and well-being.. However, the relationship is not without its complexities. Some studies suggest potential negative effects associated with religious and spiritual beliefs, such as religiously based guilt, fear, or rigid dogma, which may contribute to psychological distress or maladaptive coping strategies. The impact of religion and spirituality on mental health outcomes can vary across individuals and cultural contexts, emphasizing the need to consider diversity and individual differences. Factors such as religious affiliation, level of religious involvement, and the personal interpretation of religiousness/spirituality may moderate the relationship between these constructs. Regarding psychopathology, findings are mixed, with some studies reporting a protective effect of religiosity or spirituality, while others find no significant relationship or even potential risk factors. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for mental health professionals in providing culturally sensitive and inclusive care. Future research should aim to address limitations, such as employing longitudinal designs and diverse samples, to deepen our understanding of these relationships and their implications for mental health and well-being.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Psychology of religion, religion and psychopathology, religion and wellbeing, religion and menthal health

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