Abstract
Depression, anxiety, and stress are among major psychological disorders being predominant in present day. This study proposed to analyze the role of Muslim religiosity in male students showing these mental indications. A sample including 723 Pakistani young adults enrolled at college level was randomly chosen. Muslim Religiosity Measurement Scale and Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale were utilized to gather information. Discoveries uncover an inverse relationship between conduct and affiliation with the symptoms of mental disorders, anxiety and stress among the respondents. Results bolster the incorporation of religious dimensions in psychological wellness and mental well-being thought of young adults in Pakistan.
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Nadeem, M., Ali, A. & Buzdar, M.A. The Association Between Muslim Religiosity and Young Adult College Students’ Depression, Anxiety, and Stress. J Relig Health 56, 1170–1179 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-016-0338-0
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