Investigating religious commitment, perceived religious oppression, self-esteem, depression, and life satisfaction among Latter-day Saint women

G. E. Kawika Allena Counseling Psychology and Special Education, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USACorrespondence[email protected]

Mason Mingb Psychology Department, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California, USA

Steven Hydec Psychology Department, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah, USA

Andrew Bozzellic Psychology Department, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah, USA

Greg Rodgersc Psychology Department, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah, USA

Fabio M. Sagebind UCI Health Cardiovascular Center, University of California-Irvine, Irvine, California, USA

Michael Thompsona Counseling Psychology and Special Education, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA

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ABSTRACT

This study examined correlations among religious commitment, perceived religious oppression, self-esteem, depression, and satisfaction with life for 159 women of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). Results showed a negative association between religious commitment and religious oppression, while religious commitment was positively correlated with satisfaction with life. Perceived religious oppression was negatively correlated with satisfaction with life, and satisfaction with life was negatively correlated with depression. Satisfaction with life did not significantly mediate the relationship between religious commitment and perceived religious oppression. Additional results are provided. Implications related to Latter-day Saint women’s well-being are discussed.

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