Does the intensity of religiosity and spirituality in later life improve mental well-being? Evidence from India

The present study has investigated the multidimensional aspects of religion, spirituality, and mental well-being among Indian older adults in later life. After controlling for socioeconomic and health factors, it was found that those who practiced spirituality almost daily were 20% less likely to be...

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Authors: Barman, Papai (Author) ; Saha, Amiya (Author) ; Dakua, Manoj (Author) ; Rāẏa, Aloka 1938- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge 2023
In: Journal of religion, spirituality & aging
Year: 2023, Volume: 35, Issue: 4, Pages: 455-475
Further subjects:B Spirituality
B Depression
B Life Satisfaction
B Self-rated health
B Religiosity
B cognitive functional health
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Summary:The present study has investigated the multidimensional aspects of religion, spirituality, and mental well-being among Indian older adults in later life. After controlling for socioeconomic and health factors, it was found that those who practiced spirituality almost daily were 20% less likely to be depressed compared to their counterparts. Similarly, the adjusted likelihood of reported low cognitive functional health was less for those who almost daily practiced spirituality (OR = 0.82; p = <0.001) and religiosity (OR = 0.55; p = <0.001) compared to those who never practiced. However, religiosity and spirituality had significant effect on mental well-being. Further research is needed to elucidate these findings.
ISSN:1552-8049
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of religion, spirituality & aging
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/15528030.2022.2100560