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Religiosity buffers effects of some stressors on depression but exacerbates others.
- Source :
- Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences & Social Sciences; May98, Vol. 53B Issue 3, pS118-26, 1p
- Publication Year :
- 1998
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Abstract
- Although religiosity is protective for mortality and morbidity, its relationship with depression is unclear. We used the 1994 Alameda County Study survey of 2,537 subjects aged 50-102 to analyze associations between two forms of religiosity and depression as well as the extent to which religiosity buffers relationships between stressors and depression. Non-organizational religiosity included prayer and importance of religious and spiritual beliefs; organizational religiosity included attendance at services and other activities. Non-organizational religiosity had no association with depression; organizational religiosity had a negative relationship that weakened slightly with the addition of health controls. Both forms of religiosity buffered associations with depression for non-family stressors, such as financial and health problems. However, non-organizational religiosity exacerbated associations with depression for child problems, and organizational religiosity exacerbated associations with depression for marital problems, abuse, and caregiving. Religiosity may help those experiencing non-family stressors, but may worsen matters for those facing family crises. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10795014
- Volume :
- 53B
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences & Social Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 107159205
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/geronb/53b.3.s118