Love of God, others, and self and their association with satisfaction with life and mental health for Christians
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21205157 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tim Jauncey (Queensland University of Technology), Esben Strodl (0000-0002-7149-6395, Queensland University of Technology, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 239-260 |
| Publication date | 2018-07-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1934-9645 • E-ISSN: 1934-9637 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/19349637.2017.1419839 |
| OpenAlex | W2781614624 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 75 |
This study explored whether the Christian themes of love of God, love of others, and love of self were associated with improved well-being. An online questionnaire was completed by 323 Christians. A structural equation model was developed to explain the relationships between church attendance, love of God, love of others, love of self, presence of meaning, satisfaction with life, depression, anxiety, and physical health. Key findings were that church attendance was beneficial only when mediated by love of God, and that love of God and others improved satisfaction with life only when mediated by meaning in life
Anxiety · Attendance · Church attendance · Life satisfaction · Love of God · Mental health · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Religiosity · Structural equation modeling · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Philosophy · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Religious studies · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2025 (4) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |