{"title":"Relations of the Spiritual Well-Being Questionnaire Domains with Other Areas of Well-Being: A Commentary Based on Existing Published Studies.","authors":"Rapson Gomez","doi":"10.1007/s10943-025-02410-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10943-025-02410-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Spiritual Well-Being Questionnaire (SWBQ) measures the spiritual well-being domains of personal, communal, environmental, and transcendental well-being as proposed in Fisher's four-factor model of spiritual well-being. This commentary provides a critical overview of the literature on the associations of the SWBQ domains of spiritual well-being with other areas of general well-being. The commentary revealed consistent positive associations for the personal domain and, to a lesser degree, for the communal domain, with other areas of well-being. The associations for the environmental domain were rare, and the associations were often absent for the transcendental domain. On the basis of observations reported here, the personal domain in the SWBQ has the best concurrent/external validity in terms of relation with some aspects of general well-being, whereas the other domains have limited relevance.</p>","PeriodicalId":48054,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Health","volume":" ","pages":"3406-3418"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12449364/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144795862","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"哲学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohd Manawi Mohd Akib, Hamdi Ishak, Ahmad Fakhrurrazi Mohammed Zabidi, Che Zarrina Sa'ari, Sharifah Basirah Syed Muhsin, Nurul Shuhadah Md Yahya
{"title":"Systematic Literature Review of the Impact of Islamic Psychotherapy on Adolescent Spiritual Well-Being.","authors":"Mohd Manawi Mohd Akib, Hamdi Ishak, Ahmad Fakhrurrazi Mohammed Zabidi, Che Zarrina Sa'ari, Sharifah Basirah Syed Muhsin, Nurul Shuhadah Md Yahya","doi":"10.1007/s10943-025-02304-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10943-025-02304-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Islamic psychotherapy has been widely utilized in various fields, particularly in psychology, focusing on aspects of aqidah, worship, and morality, which can significantly contribute to individuals' spiritual well-being. Despite the abundance of studies on Islamic psychotherapy, systematic literature reviews on this topic remain scarce. This article aims to review the literature on the impact of Islamic psychotherapy on adolescent spiritual well-being. A qualitative research methodology was employed, involving the collection of documentary data from past studies and the inductive analysis of findings. This systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. Articles and related resources were identified through three primary databases: Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. The thematic analysis revealed three main themes: mental health, therapeutic approaches and interventions, and well-being. The findings indicate that mental health significantly influences both psychological and physical health issues, necessitating appropriate therapeutic interventions to enhance adolescents' spiritual well-being. This review emphasizes the importance of Islamic psychotherapy in addressing mental health challenges among Muslim adolescents. Future researchers are encouraged to conduct more comprehensive SLRs with broader scopes, including more significant research questions and diverse databases.</p>","PeriodicalId":48054,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Health","volume":" ","pages":"3365-3405"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143812362","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"哲学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yasemin Gümüş Şekerci, Gülşah Ayvazoğlu, Mustafa Çekiç
{"title":"The Effect of Spiritual Gratitude and Religious Coping Levels on Psychological Resilience in Earthquake Survivor Students 1 Year After the Earthquake in Türkiye.","authors":"Yasemin Gümüş Şekerci, Gülşah Ayvazoğlu, Mustafa Çekiç","doi":"10.1007/s10943-025-02369-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10943-025-02369-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cultural factors are effective in the emergence of psychological resilience. This study aims to determine the psychological resilience, spiritual gratitude, and religious coping levels of students who experienced the Kahramanmaraş earthquake 1 year after the earthquake, and to examine the effect of spiritual gratitude and religious coping levels on the level of psychological resilience. This is a descriptive and correlational study. A total of 176 Emergency Relief and Disaster Management students who experienced the Kahramanmaraş earthquake in Türkiye were included in the study. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Brief Psychological Resilience Scale, Spiritual Gratitude Scale, and Religious Coping Scale. Statistical evaluations were made using descriptive analyses as well as Independent Sample t-test, One-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation, and multiple linear regression analysis. Psychological resilience was positively associated with spiritual gratitude and positive religious coping levels (p < .05). The findings showed that 1 year after the earthquake, spiritual gratitude and religious coping levels of earthquake survivor students were associated with psychological resilience.</p>","PeriodicalId":48054,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Health","volume":" ","pages":"4190-4208"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144508873","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"哲学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Spiritual Interventions to Improve Quality of Life and Spiritual Well-Being: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.","authors":"Ambar Relawati, Erna Rochmawati, Yanuar Primanda, Abdu Rahim Kamil, Arianti, Fahni Haris, Resti Yulianti Sutrisno, Erfin Firmawati","doi":"10.1007/s10943-025-02333-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10943-025-02333-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to systematically assess the evidence regarding the efficacy of spiritual interventions on quality of life and spiritual well-being among patients with cancer. PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Embase, MEDLINE (via EBSCOhost), and Web of Science databases were searched. Studies were included if these reported spiritual interventions for adult patients with cancer. Quality assessment of the included studies were conducted using the Critical Appraisal Tool for Randomized Controlled Trials from Joanna Briggs Institute. The review was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42021277873). A total of ten randomized controlled trials that enrolled 1332 patients with cancer were included. Spiritual interventions of the included studies involve: meaning-centered, mindfulness, dignity therapy, yoga, spiritual counseling, and body-mind-spirit group therapy. The length of the interventions ranged from 2 to 12 sessions. Further analysis shows spiritual interventions improve spiritual well-being (N = 479, 95% CI = 0.36 to 1.97, p < 0.0001), and Quality of Life (N = 706, 95% CI = 0.07 to 0.40, p = 0.004). Spiritual interventions are proved to be effective to improve spiritual well-being and quality of life. It is important for nurses and healthcare professionals to integrate spiritual interventions to improve the quality of care including patients' spiritual well-being and quality of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":48054,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Health","volume":" ","pages":"3346-3364"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144295136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"哲学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Uncertainty and Well-Being in Turkish Adults: Exploring the Role of Religiosity and Psychological Symptoms.","authors":"Nuri Türk, Gökmen Arslan, Alican Kaya, Oğuzhan Yildirim","doi":"10.1007/s10943-025-02279-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10943-025-02279-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Religiosity offers individuals a sense of purpose and connection, which can lead to greater life satisfaction and improved psychological well-being and happiness. On the other hand, psychological challenges such as depression, anxiety, stress, and difficulty dealing with uncertainty can negatively affect life satisfaction. This study examined these dynamics using a hypothetical model, incorporating mediation and moderation analyses to explore the connections between intolerance of uncertainty, life satisfaction, religiosity, and psychological symptoms in a group of 565 participants (286 of whom were female). The findings revealed notable positive and negative relationships among these variables. Specifically, the study found that (i) religiosity and psychological symptoms both play a mediating role in the link between intolerance of uncertainty and life satisfaction, and (ii) religiosity serves as a moderator in this relationship. The moderation analysis showed that when religiosity levels are low, the negative effect of intolerance of uncertainty on life satisfaction is significantly stronger. In contrast, high levels of religiosity significantly weaken this negative relationship, indicating that religiosity acts as a buffer against the adverse impact of uncertainty on life satisfaction. These results underscore the potential value of religiosity in helping individuals cope with the harmful effects of uncertainty on their sense of life satisfaction. Additionally, lower levels of psychological symptoms and reduced intolerance of uncertainty were associated with higher life satisfaction, suggesting that religiosity may play a protective role in promoting overall well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":48054,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Health","volume":" ","pages":"3801-3822"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12449437/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143524817","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"哲学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Effect of Spiritual Well-Being on Alternative Treatment Attitudes: A Descriptive Study of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Turkiye.","authors":"Canan Güngör, Rukiye Burucu","doi":"10.1007/s10943-025-02320-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10943-025-02320-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This paper investigated the effect of spiritual well-being on attitudes toward complementary and alternative medicine. This descriptive and correlational study was conducted in a university hospital in Turkiye. The study population consisted of all patients with type 2 diabetes treated in the hospital. The sample consisted of 250 participants. The sample size was calculated based on the regression results reported by Ben-Arye et al. (2011). Data were collected using a personal information form, the Holistic Complementary and Alternative Medicine Questionnaire and the Three-Factor Spiritual Well-Being Scale. Participants had a mean age of 57.10 ± 6.758 years. They had a mean Body Mass Index of 30.08 ± 4.110. Most patients with type 2 diabetes use alternative methods, such as massage and thyme. There is no correlation between spiritual well-being and Holistic Complementary and Alternative Medicine attitudes. Healthcare professionals should integrate modern and alternative diabetes treatment methods. Patients trained by diabetes education nurses are less likely to make wrong choices about Holistic Complementary and Alternative Medicine.</p>","PeriodicalId":48054,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Health","volume":" ","pages":"3936-3954"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12449412/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144188288","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"哲学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Esra Çavuşoğlu, Abdullah Avcı, Müjde Moran, Meral Gün
{"title":"The Relationship Between Job-Related Emotional Exhaustion and Frequency of Spiritual Caregiving in Nurses Caring for Elderly Patients: An Example of Turkey.","authors":"Esra Çavuşoğlu, Abdullah Avcı, Müjde Moran, Meral Gün","doi":"10.1007/s10943-025-02321-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10943-025-02321-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Exhaustion/burnout, which is often caused by job-related stress among nurses, may have a negative impact on the frequency of spiritual care. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between job-related emotional exhaustion and the frequency of spiritual care among nurses. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 351 nurses. A negative, moderate to significant relationship was found between the scales used in the study. Our study found that nurses experienced high levels of work-related emotional burnout. It was also found that nurses rarely included spiritual care practices in the care process. We therefore suggest investigating the factors influencing exhaustion and spiritual care in nurses.</p>","PeriodicalId":48054,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Health","volume":" ","pages":"4045-4058"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12449353/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144052770","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"哲学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aminun Nabil Ahmad Syahir, Mohd Syukri Zainal Abidin, Che Zarrina Sa'ari, Muhamad Zulfadli Abdul Rahman
{"title":"Workplace Spirituality and Its Impact on Employee Well-Being: A Systematic Literature Review of Global Evidence.","authors":"Aminun Nabil Ahmad Syahir, Mohd Syukri Zainal Abidin, Che Zarrina Sa'ari, Muhamad Zulfadli Abdul Rahman","doi":"10.1007/s10943-025-02350-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10943-025-02350-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Employee well-being is a critical factor influencing organizational performance, job satisfaction, and overall productivity. The role of religión in the workplace in shaping employee well-being has gained increasing scholarly attention, yet a comprehensive synthesis of existing literature remains limited. Further the lack of a comprehensive synthesis makes it difficult to assess the overall impact of religious environments on employees' psychological and professional experiences. This systematic literature review examines the impact of religious workplace environments on employee well-being from global evidence by analyzing 38 relevant studies retrieved from the Scopus and Web of Science databases. The review follows the PRISMA guidelines to ensure a rigorous selection and evaluation process focusing on studies published between 2020 and 2024. The findings were divided into four themes, namely: workplace spirituality and employee well-being, spiritual leadership and organizational performance, workplace spirituality and employee engagement or motivation, and religiosity, spirituality, and employee experiences. The results indicate that a majority of the studies demonstrate a positive correlation between religious workplace practices and employee well-being metrics, reinforcing the significance of organizational spirituality. Despite these benefits, the review underscores the importance of inclusive workplace policies to ensure that religious expression does not lead to alienation or conflict. The study concludes that while religious workplaces can significantly enhance employee well-being, organizations must balance religious expressions with inclusivity to foster a supportive and harmonious work environment. Future research should explore cross-cultural comparisons and longitudinal studies to better understand the long-term implications of religious workplace settings on employee well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":48054,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Health","volume":" ","pages":"3313-3345"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12449368/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144250325","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"哲学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Spiritual Care Practices and Competence Among Critical Care Nurses in Türkiye: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach.","authors":"Öznur Erbay Dallı","doi":"10.1007/s10943-025-02353-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10943-025-02353-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to examine the relationship between spiritual care (SC) practices and competence among critical care nurses (CCNs) in Türkiye using structural equation modeling (SEM). A total of 323 CCNs participated, and data were collected using the Nurse Information Form, Nurse Spiritual Care Therapeutics Scale (NSCTS) and Spiritual Care Competence Scale (SCCS). The mean NSCTS and SCCS total scores were 46.53 ± 9.57 and 77.31 ± 12.46 points, respectively. A significant positive correlation was found between SCCS and NSCTS scores (r = 0.712, p < 0.01). SEM analysis showed that all SCCS subdimensions significantly predicted SC practices, with professionalization and patient counseling (β = 0.393, p = 0.001) having the strongest effect, followed by attitude towards patient spirituality (β = 0.232, p = 0.026) and assessment and implementation (β = 0.171, p = 0.006). The model demonstrated good fit indices (χ<sup>2</sup>/df = 3.121; GFI = 0.925; CFI = 0.938; RMSEA = 0.069) and accounted for 54.5% of the variance in SC practices. These findings highlight the need for structured education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and institutional strategies to enhance SC integration in intensive care units.</p>","PeriodicalId":48054,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Health","volume":" ","pages":"4074-4087"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12449326/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144217305","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"哲学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Investigation of Spiritual Well-Being of Individuals with Cancer in Türkiye.","authors":"Büşra Kurt, Ozlem Sinan","doi":"10.1007/s10943-025-02356-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10943-025-02356-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In illnesses such as cancer, which require prolonged and intensive treatment, patients' spiritual well-being plays a critical role in enhancing their sense of life meaning and may positively influence treatment outcomes. This descriptive study evaluated the spiritual well-being of patients with cancer. The sample consisted of 300 cancer patients receiving care in the medical oncology service and outpatient chemotherapy unit of a training and research hospital in Ankara between February and May 2024. Data were collected using an introductory information form and the Spiritual Well-Being Scale. A statistically significant relationship was found between the subscale scores and patients' gender, education level, income level, diagnostic status, and time since diagnosis (p < 0.05). In conclusion, the study showed that cancer patients demonstrated moderate levels of meaning and peace and high levels of belief. These findings indicate a potential need for interventions that address the spiritual and religious care needs of cancer patients following diagnosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":48054,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Health","volume":" ","pages":"3996-4009"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12449328/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144286861","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"哲学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}