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Depression, anxiety and stress are among major psychiatric conditions being prevalent in contemporary youth. This study intended to examine the role of three religious orientations (Allport and Ross 1967) in students demonstrating these psychological symptoms. A sample comprising 502 Pakistani girls studying at university level was randomly selected. Age Universal I–E Scale and Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale were used to collect data. Findings reveal an inverse relationship between extrinsic personal religious orientation and symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress among the respondents. Results support the integration of religious orientations in mental health care of young adults in Pakistan.
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Buzdar, M.A., Ali, A., Nadeem, M. et al. Relationship Between Religiosity and Psychological Symptoms in Female University Students. J Relig Health 54, 2155–2163 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-014-9941-0
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