SynthesisRevista brasileira de psiquiatria (Sao Paulo, Brazil : 1999)2023
The role of religiosity and spirituality in interpersonal violence: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Correlates of Elder Abuse in São Paulo, Brazil: The Roles of Age, Depression, and Religion.Journal of religion and health · 2026Article
- Investigation of Relationship with God among Adolescents with Conduct Disorder: A Qualitative Content Analysis.Iranian journal of psychiatry · 2025Article
- Spiritual boredom is associated with over- and underchallenge, lack of value, and reduced motivation.Communications psychology · 2025Article
- The role of positive spirituality in preventing child maltreatment and promoting resilience: a perspective on policy and practice.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Understanding Belief-Behavior Correspondence: Beliefs and Belief-to-Behavior Inferences.Psychological inquiry · 2025Article
- From risky individuals to risky systems: a conceptual framework for the next generation of forensic mental health research.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
- Determinants of behaviour and their efficacy as targets of behavioural change interventions.Nature reviews. Psychology · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveReligiosity and spirituality (R/S) have been negatively associated with several mental health problems, including delinquency. The study aimed to investigate the relationship between R/S and interpersonal violence using a systematic review.
methodsWe conducted a descriptive systematic review followed by meta-analyses using seven different databases. We included observational studies that assessed the relationship between R/S and different types of interpersonal violence (physical and sexual aggression and domestic violence).
resultsA total of 16,599 articles were screened in the databases and, after applying the eligibility criteria, 67 were included in the systematic review and 43 were included in the meta-analysis. The results showed that higher levels of R/S were significantly associated with decreased physical and sexual aggression, but not domestic violence. All selected studies evidenced sufficient methodological quality, with 26.8% being cohort studies. In the subanalyses, the role of R/S was more prevalent among adolescents.
conclusionThere is an inverse relationship between R/S and physical and sexual aggression, suggesting a protective role. However, these results were not observed for domestic violence. Healthcare professionals and managers should be aware of their patients' beliefs when investigating interpersonal violence to create tailored interventions for reducing violent behavior.
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