Replicating and extending research on sanctification: A cognitive appraisal with implications for behaviors, attitudes, and self-image

IF 5.3 1区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI:10.1016/j.ijchp.2025.100566

Elizabeth J. Krumrei-Mancuso, Janet P. Trammell, Jennifer A. Harriger, Joshua A. Evans

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Basic competency in religious and spiritual issues among mental health professionals includes knowledge about the role of religion/spirituality in people's lives, particularly as it relates to mental health. This research focuses on cognitive appraisals of sanctification by which individuals interpret stimuli to be sacred. We examined the extent to which adults in the U.S. (N = 342) perceived the body, physical activity, and nature as sacred, and how these views related to indicators of mental and physical health. The results indicated that sanctification of the body was associated with greater body appreciation and self-esteem. Sanctification of physical activity was associated with more engagement in physical activity and receiving more enjoyment from physical activity. Finally, sanctification of nature was associated with experiencing greater connectedness to nature and pursuing more nature exposure. We observed a number of moderators among these links. We discuss implications for mental health professionals.

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复制和扩展成圣研究：对行为、态度和自我形象的认知评价

心理健康专业人员在宗教和精神问题方面的基本能力包括了解宗教/精神在人们生活中的作用，特别是与心理健康有关的作用。本研究的重点是对圣化的认知评价，即个体将刺激解释为神圣的。我们调查了美国成年人（N = 342）在多大程度上认为身体、身体活动和自然是神圣的，以及这些观点与心理和身体健康指标的关系。结果表明，对身体的神圣化与更大的身体欣赏和自尊有关。将体育活动神圣化与更多地参与体育活动以及从体育活动中获得更多的享受有关。最后，对自然的神圣化与体验与自然的更大联系和追求更多的自然接触有关。我们在这些链接中观察到一些版主。我们讨论对心理健康专业人员的影响。

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International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL-

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10.70

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5.70%

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33 days

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology is dedicated to publishing manuscripts with a strong emphasis on both basic and applied research, encompassing experimental, clinical, and theoretical contributions that advance the fields of Clinical and Health Psychology. With a focus on four core domains—clinical psychology and psychotherapy, psychopathology, health psychology, and clinical neurosciences—the IJCHP seeks to provide a comprehensive platform for scholarly discourse and innovation. The journal accepts Original Articles (empirical studies) and Review Articles. Manuscripts submitted to IJCHP should be original and not previously published or under consideration elsewhere. All signing authors must unanimously agree on the submitted version of the manuscript. By submitting their work, authors agree to transfer their copyrights to the Journal for the duration of the editorial process.