A research on determining the relationship between religiosity level and life satisfaction and mental well-being in adult individuals

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationships between the religiosity levels of adults and their life satisfaction levels and mental well-being. For this purpose, the relationships between variables were examined and it was investigated whether there were differences between the groups formed based on socio-demographic variables. The sample of this study consists of 301 adults over the age of 18 living in Isparta province. A personal information form was prepared by the researcher as a data collection tool. In order to measure the relationship between the religiosity levels and the satisfaction they received from life and mental well-being; motivational religiosity scale, life satisfaction scale and mental well-being scale were applied. In this context, the relationship between the religiosity levels and life satisfaction and mental well-being was also investigated in terms of the differences between variables such as age, gender, education level, profession and traumatic memories they encountered in their past lives. The data obtained from the Religiosity, Life Satisfaction and Mental Well-Being scales were used in the evaluation. The universe of this study consists of adults over the age of 18 living in Isparta province. The research sample consists of 301 adults. The average age of the participants in the study is concentrated in the 41-50 age range (%33.2). The data obtained from the study were analyzed with the help of SPSS 25.0 program. In the study, frequency (f), percentage (%), mean (X̄), standard deviation (SS), minimum and maximum values were used as descriptive statistics. In the study, "independent sample t test" was used in two-group comparisons, "ANOVA" test was used in three and more group comparisons, and Post Hoc test was performed for group difference. According to the findings, a positive relationship was found between the motivational religiosity level of adult individuals and life satisfaction. A positive relationship was found between motivational religiosity and its sub-dimensions (Prosocial and Religious-Intellectual Responsibility and Relationship with God as a Source of Power and Confidence) of adult individuals and Mental Well-Being. Keywords: Religiosity, Level of Religiosity, Life Satisfaction, Mental Well-Being, Adulthood