Religious Orientation and Psychological Well-Being among Spanish Undergraduates

Authors

  • Joaquín García-Alandete Departamento de Metodología, Psicología Básica y Psicología Social, Universidad Católica de Valencia
  • Gloria Bernabé-Valero Departamento de Metodología, Psicología Básica y Psicología Social, Universidad Católica de Valencia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5944/ap.10.1.7040

Keywords:

Intrinsic religiosity, Extrinsic religiosity, Quest religiosity, Psychological well-being, Multiple regression

Abstract

Abstract

This paper analyzes the relationship between intrinsic/extrinsic/quest religious orientation and psychological well-being in a sample of 180 Spanish undergraduates, 138 women (76.7%) and 42 men (23.3%), aged 18-55, M = 22.91, SD = 6.71. Spanish adaptations of the Batson and Ventis' Religious Orientation Scale and the Ryff's Psychological Well-Being Scales were used to this aim. The results of a multiple regression analysis showed (1) a positive relationship between the intrinsic orientation and the psychological well-being measures except for Autonomy, (2) a negative relationship between the extrinsic orientation and Autonomy, and (3) a negative relationship between the quest orientation, Self-acceptance and Purpose in life. The results are discussed in the light of previous researches.

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How to Cite

García-Alandete, J., & Bernabé-Valero, G. (2013). Religious Orientation and Psychological Well-Being among Spanish Undergraduates. Acción Psicológica, 10(1), 135–148. https://doi.org/10.5944/ap.10.1.7040

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Artículos de temática libre [Selection of articles]