Examination of the Relationship between Psychological Flexibility and Religious Devotion in Young People and Adults

Necmi Karslı; Özlem Yanar

Article Details

Examination of the Relationship between Psychological Flexibility and Religious Devotion in Young People and Adults

Authors:

Necmi Karslı | Özlem Yanar

Publisher:

Ondokuz Mayıs University

Main Topics:

Dini Araştırmalar (Diğer)

Journal:

Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi Issue 57, pp.1-22

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001337325

pISSN:

2587-1854

Keywords:

Abstract:

 Life, when evaluated in all its phases, could be defined as a multifaceted process filled with unique beauties as well as challenging conditions and painful situations. Individuals with psychological flexibility are able to cope more effectively with such challenging experiences and painful situations, while those with low flexibility may struggle to overcome these situations and develop appropriate behavioral patterns for the moment. Religion, through the mechanisms it contains, makes significant contributions to individuals processes of coping with life difficulties. The main problem of this research is to determine the relationship between psychological flexibility and religious devotion. Additionally, the study focuses on the relationship between variables such as age, sex, marital status, occupation, educational status, and economic status and psychological flexibility and religious devotion. The sample of the research includes 615 individuals from different age groups and occupations. The Psychological Flexibility Scale and Religious Attitude Scale were used as measurement tools. As a result of the analysis of the obtained data, a significant positive relationship was found between psychological flexibility and religious attitude. Furthermore, the research found significant relationships between age and marital status and religious attitude and psychological flexibility. This research has revealed that religion could make important contributions to the development of psychological flexibility, which is a critical mechanism in coping with life difficulties.

 Life, when evaluated in all its phases, could be defined as a multifaceted process filled with unique beauties as well as challenging conditions and painful situations. Individuals with psychological flexibility are able to cope more effectively with such challenging experiences and painful situations, while those with low flexibility may struggle to overcome these situations and develop appropriate behavioral patterns for the moment. Religion, through the mechanisms it contains, makes significant contributions to individuals processes of coping with life difficulties. The main problem of this research is to determine the relationship between psychological flexibility and religious devotion. Additionally, the study focuses on the relationship between variables such as age, sex, marital status, occupation, educational status, and economic status and psychological flexibility and religious devotion. The sample of the research includes 615 individuals from different age groups and occupations. The Psychological Flexibility Scale and Religious Attitude Scale were used as measurement tools. As a result of the analysis of the obtained data, a significant positive relationship was found between psychological flexibility and religious attitude. Furthermore, the research found significant relationships between age and marital status and religious attitude and psychological flexibility. This research has revealed that religion could make important contributions to the development of psychological flexibility, which is a critical mechanism in coping with life difficulties.

 Life, when evaluated in all its phases, could be defined as a multifaceted process filled with unique beauties as well as challenging conditions and painful situations. Individuals with psychological flexibility are able to cope more effectively with such challenging experiences and painful situations, while those with low flexibility may struggle to overcome these situations and develop appropriate behavioral patterns for the moment. Religion, through the mechanisms it contains, makes significant contributions to individuals processes of coping with life difficulties. The main problem of this research is to determine the relationship between psychological flexibility and religious devotion. Additionally, the study focuses on the relationship between variables such as age, sex, marital status, occupation, educational status, and economic status and psychological flexibility and religious devotion. The sample of the research includes 615 individuals from different age groups and occupations. The Psychological Flexibility Scale and Religious Attitude Scale were used as measurement tools. As a result of the analysis of the obtained data, a significant positive relationship was found between psychological flexibility and religious attitude. Furthermore, the research found significant relationships between age and marital status and religious attitude and psychological flexibility. This research has revealed that religion could make important contributions to the development of psychological flexibility, which is a critical mechanism in coping with life difficulties.

 Yaşam, tüm evreleriyle değerlendirildiğinde, eşsiz güzelliklerin yanı sıra zorlu koşullar ve acı veren durumlarla dolu, çok yönlü bir süreç olarak tanımlanabilir. Psikolojik esneklik sahibi bireyler, bu tür zorlu yaşantılar ve acı veren durumlarla daha etkili bir şekilde başa çıkarken, esnekliği düşük olanlar bu durumları atlatmakta ve ana uygun davranış biçimleri geliştirmekte zorluk yaşayabilirler. Din, içerdiği mekanizmalar aracılığıyla bireylerin yaşamsal sıkıntılarla başa çıkma süreçlerine önemli katkılar sunmaktadır. Bu araştırmanın temel problemi, psikolojik esneklik ile dindarlık arasındaki ilişkileri belirlemektir. Ayrıca çalışma, yaş, cinsiyet, medeni durum, meslek, öğrenim durumu ve ekonomik durum gibi değişkenlerle psikolojik esneklik ve dindarlık arasındaki ilişkilere de odaklanmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemi, farklı yaş ve meslek gruplarından oluşan 615 bireyi kapsamaktadır. Ölçüm araçları olarak Psikolojik Esneklik Ölçeği ve Dini Tutum Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen verilerin analizi sonucunda, psikolojik esneklik ve dini tutum arasında pozitif yönde anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca araştırmada, yaş ve medeni durum ile dini tutum ve psikolojik esneklik arasında anlamlı ilişkiler bulunmuştur. Bu araştırma, yaşamsal sıkıntılarla başa çıkmada kritik bir mekanizma olan psikolojik esnekliğin gelişiminde dinin önemli katkılar sağlayabileceğini ortaya koymuştur.

Article Details

Examination of the Relationship between Psychological Flexibility and Religious Devotion in Young People and Adults

Authors:

Necmi Karslı | Özlem Yanar

Publisher:

Ondokuz Mayıs University

Main Topics:

Dini Araştırmalar (Diğer)

Journal:

Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi Issue 57, pp.1-22

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001337325

pISSN:

2587-1854

Psychology of Religion

Psychological Flexibility

Psychological Resilience

Religion

Religiosity.Din Psikolojisi

Psikolojik Esneklik

Psikolojik Dayanıklılık

Din

Dindarlık

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Necmi Karslı | Özlem Yanar

Publisher: Ondokuz Mayıs University

Main Topics: Dini Araştırmalar (Diğer)

Journal: Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi Issue 57, pp.1-22

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 12/2024

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001337325

pISSN: 2587-1854

Issues

Authors:

Necmi Karslı | Özlem Yanar

Publisher:

Ondokuz Mayıs University

Main Topics:

Dini Araştırmalar (Diğer)

Journal:

Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi Issue 57, pp.1-22

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001337325

pISSN:

2587-1854