Religiosity as a factor of emotional well-being of the Russian youth (on the example of Orthodox and Muslims)
https://doi.org/10.31162/2618-9569-2024-17-3-726-748
Abstract
Currently, the studies on religiosity are becoming more and more popular and relevant, and the terminology “spirituality” is acquiring its original etymological meaning. There is a tendency of interest in spiritual development on the part of young people who choose the concept of spirituality as the basis of their personal development. The article presents the results of an analysis of the relationship between coping strategies, stress levels and religious orientation among young people living in Russia. 104 respondents took part in the study: 52 men and 52 women between the ages from 18 to 35 years. To determine coping strategies, the author uses the Russian-language adaptation of the COPE questionnaire developed by K. Carver, M. Scheyer and J. Weintraub and adapted by T.O. Gordeeva, E.N. Osin and E.A. Rasskazova. To measure religious orientation, the G. Allport and D. Ross Scale of Religious Orientation was used, the type of religious coping was assessed using the B-RCOPE short questionnaire of religious coping. The analysis of the study results confirmed our hypothesis that coping strategies are closely related to stress levels: Active coping strategies help reduce stress levels, while avoidant coping behavior correlates with high stress levels. In addition, the study showed that religious orientation and the type of religious coping influence the choice of coping strategies. Participants with an internal religious orientation and positive religious coping were more likely to have active coping strategies, while external religiosity and negative coping were associated with avoidance and passive behavior. This indicates that religiosity can play an important role in choosing ways to cope with stress among young people living in Russia. It has been revealed that it is religious coping that they use most often.
Hypothesis: The present study serves to confirm the assumption that religiosity is one of the significant factors of the emotional well-being of the Russian youth.
About the Author
R. A. Mizaev
Moscow State University of Psychology and Pedagogy
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Rasul A. Mizaev, Psychologist, Master of Psychology
Moscow
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Mizaev R.A. Religiosity as a factor of emotional well-being of the Russian youth (on the example of Orthodox and Muslims). Minbar. Islamic Studies. 2024;17(3):726-748. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31162/2618-9569-2024-17-3-726-748
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