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Moderating Effect of Help-Seeking in the Relationship between Religiosity and Dispositional Gratitude among Polish Homeless Adults: A Brief Report

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  • Małgorzata Szcześniak

    (Institute of Psychology, University of Szczecin, 71-017 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Katarzyna Szmuc

    (Institute of Psychology, University of Szczecin, 71-017 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Barbara Tytonik

    (Institute of Psychology, University of Szczecin, 71-017 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Anna Czaprowska

    (Institute of Psychology, University of Szczecin, 71-017 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Mariia Ivanytska

    (Institute of Psychology, University of Szczecin, 71-017 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Agnieszka Malinowska

    (Institute of Psychology, University of Szczecin, 71-017 Szczecin, Poland)

Abstract

Although empirical reports draw attention to the pathological aspects of the functioning of the homeless, recent studies show the benefits related to the elevating roles of different positive phenomena in coping with difficulties for this group of people. The main goal was to verify whether there is a direct relationship between religiosity and gratitude among the homeless, and whether this association is moderated by the reported help-seeking since both religiosity and gratitude seem to play an important role in homeless people’s lives. In total, 189 homeless persons participated in the study. Their mean age was M = 56.55 ( SD = 12.39; range = 27–86). Most respondents were men ( n = 119; 63%). The Scale of Religious Attitude Intensity and the Gratitude Questionnaire were used. The outcomes presented a statistically significant positive correlation between religious attitude and gratitude ( r = 0.326***, p = 0.001). Help-seeking played a moderatory role in this relationship. Therefore, it can be assumed that the relationship between religiosity attitude intensity and dispositional gratitude is stronger when homeless persons seek specific help from other people or institutions compared to when they do not look for assistance. Homeless people, overcoming their limitations by actively asking for help, can strengthen their bonds with God (faith, religiosity) and with others (dispositional gratitude).

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  • Małgorzata Szcześniak & Katarzyna Szmuc & Barbara Tytonik & Anna Czaprowska & Mariia Ivanytska & Agnieszka Malinowska, 2022. "Moderating Effect of Help-Seeking in the Relationship between Religiosity and Dispositional Gratitude among Polish Homeless Adults: A Brief Report," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(3), pages 1-14, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:3:p:1045-:d:727339
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