Religiosity and major depressive episodes among female adolescents
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19504484 |
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| Authors | Keith A King (0000-0003-2036-5341, University of Cincinnati, corresponding author), Kruti S Chaliawala (0000-0002-4048-5052, Boise State University), Rebecca A Vidourek (0000-0001-8151-0288, University of Cincinnati), Rebecca Vidourek (University of Cincinnati) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 527-538 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-03 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Mental Health Religion & Culture (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1367-4676 • E-ISSN: 1469-9737 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13674676.2025.2545947 |
| OpenAlex | W7154181087 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 22 |
The present study examined the association of religiosity and major depressive episodes (MDEs) among female adolescents (n = 5,600) through a secondary data analysis of the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). Results indicated that 38.4% experienced MDE in their lifetime and 28.8% experienced MDE in the past year. Multivariable logistic regression analyses revealed that those at highest risk for lifetime and past-year MDE were older adolescents, White, and those who did not feel religious beliefs were an important part of their life, did not feel that religious beliefs influenced their decision-making in life, and did not feel it was important that their friends share their religious beliefs. Mental health professionals are encouraged to consider the potential protective effect that religiosity may have against depression. Future research should examine the impact of religiosity on other mental health issues
Depressive symptoms · Mental health · Religiosity · Optimism, Hope, and Well-being · Religion, Society, and Development · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
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