Associations between spirituality, meaning in life, and depressive disorders among a sample of individuals in treatment for substance-use disorders
This study explored the relationships between spirituality (existential purpose and meaning and religious well-being), meaning in life (presence and search), and three mood disorders among individuals in residential treatment for substance-use disorders. Results indicated that existential well-being...
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Format: | Electronic/Print Article |
Language: | English |
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Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
[2016]
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Journal of spirituality in mental health
Year: 2016, Volume: 18, Issue: 4, Pages: 283-299 |
RelBib Classification: | AE Psychology of religion AG Religious life; material religion ZD Psychology |
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Summary: | This study explored the relationships between spirituality (existential purpose and meaning and religious well-being), meaning in life (presence and search), and three mood disorders among individuals in residential treatment for substance-use disorders. Results indicated that existential well-being was a significant predictor of both for major depressive disorder and dysthymia symptomatology. Religious well-being and search for meaning in life were significant predictors of bipolar symptomatology. Thus, development of purpose and meaning in life is indicated for co-occurring major depressive disorder or dysthymia and substance abuse, while finding support in a religious community may benefit those with co-occurring bipolar disorder. |
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ISSN: | 1934-9637 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of spirituality in mental health
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/19349637.2016.1159941 |