scholarly journals The Role of Religion and Stress in Sexual Identity and Mental Health Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 665-677 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew J. L. Page ◽  
Kristin M. Lindahl ◽  
Neena M. Malik
2017 ◽  
Vol 71 (4) ◽  
pp. 318-333
Author(s):  
Hetty Zock

Summary This contribution considers the functionality of religious beliefs and practices from the angle of the psychology of religion. The role of religion in the main standard for mental health (Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) is discussed and research findings about the relation between religion and mental health are summarized. It is argued that to determine if a specific religious belief or practice is healthy or unhealthy, we need a fundamentally contextual approach, which takes into account not only the cultural and religious context but also the life-history and personal stance (normativity) of religious authorities, care professionals, patients and believers. The case of depression serves as an example.


Author(s):  
Sandra D. Barnes ◽  
Tosin O. Alabi

Religion appears to shape the daily lives of most children in America; the influence of religion often serves as a template for making decisions, establishing relationships, comprehending the world, and finding meaning in confusing and/or traumatic situations that children may encounter. To ignore the role of religion and spirituality in behavioral and mental health treatment is to dismiss a central domain of child and adolescent development as well as a potential path to healing. In this chapter, we discuss the role of spirituality and religion in children in rural communities and how they can be integrated into counseling and therapy as a path to healing.


2008 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 116-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew K. T. Yip

This paper highlights some thematic reflections primarily based on two empirical research projects on lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) Christians and Muslims. It begins by discussing reflexivity by way of contextualising the subsequent exploration of specific themes. This is followed by a discussion of the plight of LGB Christians and Muslims which renders research on this population highly sensitive. The paper then explores the theme of researching meanings and lived experiences sensitively, focusing on the importance of being theoretically and culturally sensitive; and the relevance of methodological pragmatism and pluralism. It then proceeds to a detailed discussion of accessing ‘hidden’ populations and trust building; and the dynamics of the insider/outsider status. The paper concludes with a call for LGB research to take seriously intersectionality of contemporary LGB identity (e.g. sexual, religious, cultural, ethnic), and the role of religion/spirituality in LGB lives and politics.


2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 358-363 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel R. Weber ◽  
Kenneth I. Pargament

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew J. L. Page ◽  
Hallie R. Bregman ◽  
Neena M. Malik ◽  
Kristin M. Lindahl

Author(s):  
Sandra D. Barnes ◽  
Tosin O. Alabi

Religion appears to shape the daily lives of most children in America; the influence of religion often serves as a template for making decisions, establishing relationships, comprehending the world, and finding meaning in confusing and/or traumatic situations that children may encounter. To ignore the role of religion and spirituality in behavioral and mental health treatment is to dismiss a central domain of child and adolescent development as well as a potential path to healing. In this chapter, we discuss the role of spirituality and religion in children in rural communities and how they can be integrated into counseling and therapy as a path to healing.


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