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Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice (Feb 25, 2019). DOI:10.1037/cns0000185
It is widely assumed that belief in God allows people to better cope with life’s stresses. This stress-buffering effect is not limited to religion; when faced with stress, nonreligious people cling on to other belief systems, notably belief in science. We report an experimental test of whether people are able to down-regulate an acute stress experience by reflecting on their beliefs. We used the Trier Social Stress Test to induce stress in religious and scientist participants from the United Kingdom by having them discuss arguments for and against the United Kingdom leaving the European Union (“Brexit”). To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
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Spirituality in Clinical Practice (Nov 29, 2018). DOI:10.1037/scp0000182
Assessment for depression involves ascertaining whether patients meet criteria but also estimating the degree of impairment brought along by the disease, which in turns affects the intensity of treatments suggested. As such, the diagnosis and management of depression is not objective. Openly professing religious faith introduces a layer of subjectivity influencing provider feelings, construed as instant countertransference (CT). The aim of this study was to study the relationship between instant CT and diagnosis and severity assessment in patients professing religious faith versus not.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
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Psychology of Religion and Spirituality Vol. 10, Iss. 1, (Feb 2018): 79-87.
We compared the effectiveness of religiously integrated cognitive–behavioral therapy (RCBT) versus conventional CBT (CCBT) on decreasing suicidal thoughts in persons with major depressive disorder (MDD) and chronic medical illness (CMI).. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
The FMR1 premutation, caused by a CGG trinucleotide repeat expansion on the FMR1 gene, has been identified as a genetic risk factor for mood and anxiety disorders. Building on recent studies identifying increased risk for mood and affective disorders in this population, we examined effects of potential protective factors (optimism, religion, hope) on depression and anxiety diagnoses in a prospective, longitudinal cohort. To read the full article, log in using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens details.
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Spirituality in Clinical Practice4.1 (Mar 2017): 1-21.
The aim of the current investigation was to explore potential subtypes of depressive symptomatology from a phenomenological vantage point, focusing on dimensions of spirituality, positive human functioning, and character strengths. The study examines distinct presentational depressive symptom profiles in light of recent research on developmental depression—defined as depressive symptomatology that may characterize periods of major spiritual development, life transition, existential upheaval, and personal growth. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
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