Influence of religion, religiosity and spirituality on positive mental health of young people

This study examines the influence of religion, religious behaviour and perceptions of spirituality on positive mental health (PMH) of young people in Kerala, India. In a survey done in Kerala, India, we used the Achutha Menon Centre Positive Mental Health Scale (AMCPMHS) to assess positive mental he...

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Published in:Mental health, religion & culture religion & culture, 2013-04, Vol.16 (4), p.435-443
Main Authors: Ganga, Nima. S., Kutty, V.. Raman
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Young adults
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