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A Mixed-Methods Study on Religiosity, Pandemic Beliefs, and Psychological Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Malaysia.

Authors :
Ting, Rachel Sing-Kiat
Goh, Pei Hwa
Ong, Esther Zhen-Mei
Source :
Pastoral Psychology. Feb2024, Vol. 73 Issue 1, p107-132. 26p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This paper examines the association between religious identity, religiosity (internal vs external), and psychological well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data from two cross-sectional surveys were used to test these associations among Malaysians from the three major religious groups—Muslims, Christians, and Buddhists—as well as mixed qualitative coding on illness beliefs and helpful resources. During the pandemic, higher religiosity was associated with less perceived stress, external religiosity was negatively associated with stress, and internal religiosity was positively associated with life satisfaction among young adults. Thematic coding also confirmed a variety of illness beliefs and helpful resources relevant to social and religious norms. Different pathways of religious coping were utilized during the pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00312789
Volume :
73
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Pastoral Psychology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175530768
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11089-023-01080-0