Religion, spirituality and depression in prospective studies: A systematic review

2019321 citationsReviewhybrid Open Access

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Abstract

In about half of studies, R/S predicted a significant but modest decrease in depression over time. Further inquiry into bi-directional associations between religious struggle and (clinical) depression over time seems warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology Religion, Society, and Development Religion and Society Interactions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Affective Disorders

Volume 257, pp. 428-438

DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2019.06.063

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