Spirituality, Religion, and Substance Coping as Regulators of Emotions and Meaning Making: Different Effects on Pain and Joy

This study addresses whether aspects of spirituality and religion predict psychological and emotional well‐being in a general population over and above personality and coping through the use of drugs or alcohol. Results are consistent with self‐control theory and positive psychology approaches.

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Published in:Journal of addictions & offender counseling 2009-10, Vol.30 (1), p.24-36
Main Authors: Ciarrocchi, Joseph W., Brelsford, Gina M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Coping
Drinking
Drug abuse
Drug Use
Emotions
Measures (Individuals)
Personality
Prediction
Regression (Statistics)
Religion
Religious Factors
Self Control
Spiritual Development
Spirituality
Substance abuse treatment
Well Being
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Summary:This study addresses whether aspects of spirituality and religion predict psychological and emotional well‐being in a general population over and above personality and coping through the use of drugs or alcohol. Results are consistent with self‐control theory and positive psychology approaches.
ISSN:1055-3835
2161-1874
DOI:10.1002/j.2161-1874.2009.tb00054.x