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Gender Differences in the cognition of Religious Orientation and Psychological Well-Being: An Analysis of Muslim Populations in Western Maharashtra.

Author(s) Dr. Shaikh Hajimalang Akabar
Country India
Abstract Abstract:
This study investigates gender differences in the cognition of religious orientation and psychological well-being among Muslim Individuals in Western Maharashtra. For this study, a total of 600 participants (350 males and 250 females) were randomly selected from five major districts. Using a survey method, data were collected with Dr. Daniel Batson's Religious Orientation Scale and Dr. Carol Ryff's Psychological Well-Being Scale. Descriptive statistics and t-test analyses were used to compare means between genders. In this study, the findings revealed that females exhibited a higher level of intrinsic religious orientation (M = 73.692) compared to males (M = 69.402). Also, the t-test analysis sustained with a significant difference indicated by a t-statistic of -5.83 and a p-value of 1.547. On the other hand, males showed a higher level of extrinsic religious orientation (M = 72.697) than females (M = 63.768). Similarly, it is supported by a t-statistic of 13.918 and a one-tailed p-value of 1.1929. Ultimately, females reported greater psychological well-being (M = 171.684) compared to males (M = 163.834), with a t-statistic of -9.8256 and a one-tailed p-value of 1.5928. These results indicate significant differences in both religious orientation and psychological well-being based on gender. Consequently, these findings highlight that the role of gender plays a crucial role in religious orientation and psychological well-being of Muslim community in Western Maharashtra.
Keywords Keywords: Gender Differences, cognition, Religious Orientation, Intrinsic religious orientation, Extrinsic religious orientation Psychological Well-Being, Muslim Populations, Western Maharashtra.
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025
Published On 2025-02-12
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.36962
Short DOI https://doi.org/g84xgz
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