青少年宗教和精神影响的过程:对 30 年研究的系统回顾。
Processes of Religious and Spiritual Influence in Adolescence: A Systematic Review of 30 Years of Research.
机构信息
Brigham Young University.
Fuller Theological Seminary.
出版信息
J Res Adolesc. 2019 Jun;29(2):254-275. doi: 10.1111/jora.12486.
This is a systematic review of 30 years (1988-2017) of empirical research on processes of religious/spiritual influence in adolescence. We followed a multi-step process that resulted in 241 studies organized according to eight research questions and the corresponding methods and analyses typically used to address them. We coded these studies based on the dimensions of religiosity/spirituality and the youth outcomes involved. In some cases (quantitative studies of mediation and moderation, as well as qualitative studies) we also coded a third process variable. Results of the coding process revealed a number of interesting patterns. First, religiosity/spirituality is generally adaptive for adolescents, protecting them from negative outcomes (e.g., risk behaviors and mental illness), and promoting positive youth development and flourishing. Nevertheless, in some contexts, religiosity/spirituality may be at least partially maladaptive. Second, there is some evidence, from experimental and longitudinal studies, that relations between religiosity/spirituality and adaptive outcomes are causal. Third, there are numerous complex and dynamic processes by which religiosity/spirituality relate to youth outcomes. In terms of mediation studies, the most salient mediating processes seem to involve religiosity/spirituality dimensions, peers, values/attitudes, and social control/norms. Fourth, religiosity/spirituality is multidimensional, involving various interwoven facets at the individual and ecological levels. Private or personal aspects of religiosity/spirituality (e.g., religious/spiritual importance) tend to be more salient predictors of outcomes than public aspects of religiosity/spirituality (e.g., religious worship service attendance). The results of this systematic review point to promising directions for future research. First, more research is needed studying a broader range of dimensions of religiosity/spirituality, processes of influence, and outcomes. In terms of religiosity/spirituality, much of the prior work has focused on overall religiosity/spirituality, and religious/spiritual behaviors (e.g., worship service attendance). In terms of outcomes, the emphasis has been on religiosity/spirituality protecting against maladaptive outcomes (e.g., substance use). Second, more research is needed examining the role of culture, and using more rigorous methods (e.g., experience sampling, experimental design, longitudinal design, or mixed methods). This systematic review provides a detailed analysis of what is known regarding processes of religious/spiritual influence in the lives of adolescents, and hopefully better positions researchers to move the field forward.
这是一项对 30 年来(1988-2017 年)关于青少年时期宗教/精神影响过程的实证研究的系统综述。我们遵循了一个多步骤的过程,该过程产生了 241 项研究,这些研究根据八个研究问题和相应的方法以及通常用于解决这些问题的分析进行了组织。我们根据宗教/精神信仰的维度和涉及的青年结果对这些研究进行了编码。在某些情况下(关于中介和调节的定量研究以及定性研究),我们还对第三个过程变量进行了编码。编码过程的结果揭示了一些有趣的模式。首先,宗教/精神信仰对青少年通常是适应性的,可保护他们免受负面结果(例如,风险行为和精神疾病)的影响,并促进积极的青年发展和繁荣。然而,在某些情况下,宗教/精神信仰可能至少部分不适应。其次,有一些来自实验和纵向研究的证据表明,宗教/精神信仰与适应性结果之间的关系是因果关系。第三,宗教/精神信仰与青年结果相关的过程有许多复杂而动态的过程。就中介研究而言,最突出的中介过程似乎涉及宗教/精神信仰维度、同伴、价值观/态度以及社会控制/规范。第四,宗教/精神信仰是多维的,涉及个体和生态层面上各种相互交织的方面。宗教/精神信仰的个人或私人方面(例如,宗教/精神的重要性)往往比宗教/精神信仰的公共方面(例如,宗教礼拜服务的参加)更能预测结果。这项系统综述的结果为未来的研究指明了有希望的方向。首先,需要进行更多研究,以研究宗教/精神信仰、影响过程和结果的更广泛维度。就宗教/精神信仰而言,先前的大部分工作都集中在整体宗教/精神信仰以及宗教/精神行为(例如礼拜服务的参加)上。就结果而言,重点一直是宗教/精神信仰对预防适应不良结果(例如物质使用)的保护作用。其次,需要进行更多研究,以研究文化的作用,并使用更严格的方法(例如经验采样、实验设计、纵向设计或混合方法)。这项系统综述对青少年生活中宗教/精神影响过程的已知情况进行了详细分析,并希望使研究人员更好地推动该领域的发展。