TY - JOUR
T1 - Relationship between religious belief and happiness in Oman
T2 - a statistical analysis
AU - Hossain, Mohammed Zakir
AU - Rizvi, Mohd Ahsan Kabir
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2016/8/8
Y1 - 2016/8/8
N2 - This paper explores the relationship between religiosity and happiness among the multicultural people in Oman. A sample of 335 respondents from all walks of life in Oman was analysed using the mean happiness value and their religiousness, religion, age, education level and nationality. The findings were verified using regression and correlation analysis. It was observed that regardless of the religious belief, the level of happiness among people increases with the increasing level of religiousness. The findings could be useful not only to the general public, but also to psychologist and mental health professionals. People with depression, suicidal tendencies, low self-esteem and so on may possibly be treated with religious practices and activities. If such techniques show effectiveness, they may help to bring improvements in mental health and well-being treatments. One unique aspect of this study is that the sample consisted of people from various nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds living in Oman.
AB - This paper explores the relationship between religiosity and happiness among the multicultural people in Oman. A sample of 335 respondents from all walks of life in Oman was analysed using the mean happiness value and their religiousness, religion, age, education level and nationality. The findings were verified using regression and correlation analysis. It was observed that regardless of the religious belief, the level of happiness among people increases with the increasing level of religiousness. The findings could be useful not only to the general public, but also to psychologist and mental health professionals. People with depression, suicidal tendencies, low self-esteem and so on may possibly be treated with religious practices and activities. If such techniques show effectiveness, they may help to bring improvements in mental health and well-being treatments. One unique aspect of this study is that the sample consisted of people from various nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds living in Oman.
KW - Oman
KW - Religious belief
KW - happiness
KW - health
KW - quality of life
KW - well-being
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U2 - 10.1080/13674676.2017.1280009
DO - 10.1080/13674676.2017.1280009
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85013380000
SN - 1367-4676
VL - 19
SP - 781
EP - 790
JO - Mental Health, Religion and Culture
JF - Mental Health, Religion and Culture
IS - 7
ER -