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Maral S., Bilmez H., Satici S. A.
JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH, vol.63, no.4, pp.2709-2726, 2024 (AHCI)
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Publication Type:
Article / Article
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Volume:
63
Issue:
4
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Publication Date:
2024
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Doi Number:
10.1007/s10943-024-02079-4
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Journal Name:
JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH
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Journal Indexes:
Arts and Humanities Citation Index (AHCI), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, IBZ Online, Periodicals Index Online, ATLA Religion Database, CINAHL, Index Islamicus, Psycinfo
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Page Numbers:
pp.2709-2726
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Keywords:
Meaning-based coping, Positive childhood experiences, Psychological flexibility, Spiritual well-being
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Yıldız Technical University Affiliated:
Yes
Abstract
Spiritual well-being enhances life quality, acts as a stress reliever, and mitigates unfavorable feelings. It helps individuals find meaning and purpose, increasing inner peace and happiness while improving stress management and overall well-being. This study examined whether positive childhood experiences are linked to spiritual well-being and if psychological flexibility and meaning-based coping serve as mediators. The sample included 1061 participants (Mage = 39.38; SD = 8.82) from various Turkish cities. Structural equation modeling assessed relationships between spiritual well-being, positive childhood experiences, psychological flexibility, and meaning-based coping. Results showed that positive childhood experiences directly enhance spiritual well-being, mediated by psychological flexibility and meaning-based coping. This underscores the significance of fostering positive childhood experiences to promote spiritual well-being and coping mechanisms.