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01-08-2017 | Original Paper

The Association Between Muslim Religiosity and Young Adult College Students’ Depression, Anxiety, and Stress

Authors: Mohammad Nadeem, Akhtar Ali, Muhammad Ayub Buzdar

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 4/2017

Abstract

Depression, anxiety, and stress are among major psychological disorders being predominant in present day. This study proposed to analyze the role of Muslim religiosity in male students showing these mental indications. A sample including 723 Pakistani young adults enrolled at college level was randomly chosen. Muslim Religiosity Measurement Scale and Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale were utilized to gather information. Discoveries uncover an inverse relationship between conduct and affiliation with the symptoms of mental disorders, anxiety and stress among the respondents. Results bolster the incorporation of religious dimensions in psychological wellness and mental well-being thought of young adults in Pakistan.

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Title: The Association Between Muslim Religiosity and Young Adult College Students’ Depression, Anxiety, and Stress
Authors: Mohammad Nadeem
Akhtar Ali
Muhammad Ayub Buzdar
Publication date: 01-08-2017
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 4/2017
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-016-0338-0

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