Systematic review of the relationship between Islamic-Sufi spirituality and practice and mental well-being
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19505010 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Merve Cetinkaya (0000-0002-6737-0781, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, corresponding author), Jo Billings (0000-0001-5974-1952, University College London) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pages | 1065-1080 |
| Publication date | 2023-11-26 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Mental Health Religion & Culture (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1367-4676 • E-ISSN: 1469-9737 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13674676.2023.2256265 |
| OpenAlex | W4393956503 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 32 |
This systematic review examines research on Sufi spirituality and mental well-being. Earlier investigations have focused on general spiritual practice in mental health care and found a connection between spirituality and mental health. In this systematic review, we aimed to explore existing research specifically considering the relationship between Sufi spirituality and mental well-being and examine the quality of this research. We identified 49 papers published between the years 2007–2022. Our findings revealed a positive connection between Sufi spirituality and reducing anxiety and depression in patients. However, most studies were of low quality. This review highlights the need to provide more comprehensive and higher quality research to redress the methodological limitations of the current evidence base
Alternative medicine · Islam · Sociology · Spiritual practice · Spirituality · Theology · Traditional medicine · Education and Islamic Studies · Health and Well-being Studies · Medicine · Philosophy · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Religious studies
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| Citations per year | 5 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |