Relationship between Religiosity and Psychological Well-being among Muslims in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan
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https://doi.org/10.52053/jpap.v6i4.441Keywords:
Gender Differences, Muslims, Pakistan, Psychological Well-being, ReligiosityAbstract
Religiosity is seen to be an important element for the psychological well-being of an individual, especially in spiritual societies like Pakistan. This study aims to investigate the correlation between religion and psychological well-being among Muslims in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. A total of 300 Muslim adults (Men = 150; Women = 150) were recruited from the cities of Mardan and Peshawar. The age of participants ranged between 20–60 years. A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based survey design with a purposive sampling technique was employed. The IIUM Religiosity Scale (Mahudin et al., 2016) and Ryff’s Psychological Well-being Scale (Ryff & Singer, 2006) were used to assess religiosity and psychological well-being, respectively. Data were analyzed using SPSS (Version 25) through descriptive statistics, correlation, and t-tests. Results revealed a significant positive relationship between religiosity and psychological well-being. To conclude, individuals with higher religiosity tend to experience greater psychological well-being. Future research may include diverse populations and explore the role of religiosity-based interventions in enhancing the psychological health.
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