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Islamic religiosity, subjective well-being, and health

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to explore the relationship between Islamic religiosity and satisfaction with a diverse range of life and health domains, in a sample of 2909 participants (1446 males, 1463 females) from Algeria. Factor analysis of the Islamic Religiosity Scale (IRS) indicates that it measures Religiosity as a multidimensional construct with two useful factors: Religious Practice and Religious Altruism. Religiosity at some level is ubiquitous through this sample, and it has a strong positive relationship with Subjective Well-Being (SWB). Moreover, this relationship is relatively unaffected by health deficiencies, even though such deficiencies generally have a negative influence on SWB scores. These findings are discussed in terms of the social context of Algeria.

Source: Mental Health Religion & Culture

DOI: 10.1080/13674670802118099

Authors: Habib Tiliouine, Robert A. Cummins, Melanie Davern

Institutions: Université Oran 1 Ahmed Ben Bella, Deakin University, The University of Melbourne, Victorian Health Promotion Foundation

Language: English

Topic: Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: Deakin University