A Mixed-Methods Study on Religiosity, Pandemic Beliefs, and Psychological Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Malaysia

• DOI: 10.1007/s11089-023-01080-0
• Publication Date: 2023-08-04T05:01:43Z
• Authors: Rachel Sing-Kiat ...; Pei Hwa Goh; Esther Zhen-Mei Ong
• Keywords: Pandemic; Religious Orientation; Thematic Analysis; Religious Identity

Abstract This paper examines the association between religious identity, religiosity (internal vs external), and psychological well-being during COVID-19 pandemic. Data from two cross-sectional surveys were used to test these associations among Malaysians three major groups—Muslims, Christians, Buddhists—as well as mixed qualitative coding on illness beliefs helpful resources. During pandemic, higher was associated with less perceived stress, external negatively internal positively life satisfaction young adults. Thematic also confirmed a variety of resources relevant social norms. Different pathways coping utilized