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| Published: December 25, 2014

Religiosity and Geriatric Mental Health: Exploring the Mediating Role of Coping Strategies

Dr. Ruchi Gautam

Department of Humanities & Social Sciences, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Sector -128, Noida- 201304, INDIA. Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.013/20140201

DOI: 10.25215/0201.013

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The aim of this study was to explore the mediating role of coping strategies in the relationship between bent towards religion and psychiatric indicators of mental health. 390 subjects with the age ranging from 50-90 years participated in the study. Results indicated that bent towards religion significantly predicted mental health. Except proactive coping, the remaining six coping strategies (preventive, reflective, strategic, emotional support seeking, instrumental support seeking and avoidance coping) significantly mediated the relationship between bent towards religion and psychiatric indicators of mental health.

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ISSN 2348-5396

ISSN 2349-3429

18.01.013/20140201

10.25215/0201.013

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Published in   Volume 02, Issue 1, October-December, 2014