Religiosity and major depressive episodes among female adolescents.
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| Title: | Religiosity and major depressive episodes among female adolescents. |
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| Authors: | King, Keith A. (AUTHOR), Chaliawala, Kruti S. (AUTHOR), Vidourek, Rebecca A. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Mental Health, Religion & Culture. Jul2025, Vol. 28 Issue 6, p527-538. 12p. |
| Subjects: | Prevention of mental depression, Mental depression risk factors, Risk assessment, Mathematical variables, Secondary analysis, Cluster analysis (Statistics), Interviewing, Statistical sampling, Questionnaires, Multiple regression analysis, Psychology & religion, Psychology of women, Age distribution, Descriptive statistics, Race, Odds ratio, Research, Data analysis software, Confidence intervals, Mental depression, United States. Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, Adolescence |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | The present study examined the association of religiosity and major depressive episodes (MDEs) among female adolescents (n = 5 ,600) through a secondary data analysis of the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). Results indicated that 38.4% experienced MDE in their lifetime and 28.8% experienced MDE in the past year. Multivariable logistic regression analyses revealed that those at highest risk for lifetime and past-year MDE were older adolescents, White, and those who did not feel religious beliefs were an important part of their life, did not feel that religious beliefs influenced their decision-making in life, and did not feel it was important that their friends share their religious beliefs. Mental health professionals are encouraged to consider the potential protective effect that religiosity may have against depression. Future research should examine the impact of religiosity on other mental health issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | The present study examined the association of religiosity and major depressive episodes (MDEs) among female adolescents (n = 5 ,600) through a secondary data analysis of the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). Results indicated that 38.4% experienced MDE in their lifetime and 28.8% experienced MDE in the past year. Multivariable logistic regression analyses revealed that those at highest risk for lifetime and past-year MDE were older adolescents, White, and those who did not feel religious beliefs were an important part of their life, did not feel that religious beliefs influenced their decision-making in life, and did not feel it was important that their friends share their religious beliefs. Mental health professionals are encouraged to consider the potential protective effect that religiosity may have against depression. Future research should examine the impact of religiosity on other mental health issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 13674676 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/13674676.2025.2545947 |
