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Religiosity/spirituality and mental health: the moderating role of sensory processing sensitivity

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  • Klara Malinakova

    (Palacký University Olomouc)

  • Lucie Vyvleckova

    (Palacký University Olomouc)

  • Lukas Novak

    (Palacký University Olomouc)

Abstract

Religiosity/spirituality (R/S) is often associated with better mental health (MH); however, a small portion of reports come to different conclusions. Several aspects are known to contribute to this heterogeneity of findings, but some have still not been explored. Sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) is a neurophysiological trait that has already been associated with both R/S and MH. Thus, the aim of this study is to explore the associations between selected aspects of MH, R/S and SPS. The research sample (n = 2406; 48.7 ± 16.6 years; 50.2% males) was obtained using an online survey. We assessed the association of spirituality, religious attendance (which regards mainly a Roman Catholic Church) and SPS, including it sensory aspect only (SPS-S), with anxiety, depression, neuroticism and 5 symptoms of MH problems. Binary logistic regression models revealed no significant associations for religious attendance. Associations with all 5 observed symptoms of MH problems were observed for spirituality (Z-scores; odds ratios, ORs, ranging from 1.13 to 1.38, p

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  • Klara Malinakova & Lucie Vyvleckova & Lukas Novak, 2024. "Religiosity/spirituality and mental health: the moderating role of sensory processing sensitivity," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 11(1), pages 1-8, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palcom:v:11:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1057_s41599-024-04176-x
    DOI: 10.1057/s41599-024-04176-x
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