The effects of fasting on the level of happiness in the general population of Kermanshah, Iran
Background & Objectives: Fasting in the month of Ramadan has several positive effects on the emotional and mental state and improves happiness in the community. This study aimed to investigate the effects of fasting on the level of happiness in the general population. Materials and Methods: In t...
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| description | Background & Objectives: Fasting in the month of Ramadan has several positive effects on the emotional and mental state and improves happiness in the community. This study aimed to investigate the effects of fasting on the level of happiness in the general population. Materials and Methods: In this study, we used pretest-posttest analysis to evaluate the hypothesis, and the study population consisted of the people of Kermanshah, Iran. In total, 110 individuals were selected randomly, and the evaluation of happiness was performed using MUNSH happiness survey including four scales of positive appreciation (PA), positive experience (PE), negative appreciation (NA) and negative experience (NE). Data analysis was performed using T-test in SPSS V.18. Results: In this study, a significant difference was observed between the level of happiness before and after the month of Ramadan. Moreover, there was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test in terms of NA (P=0.032, T=2.16) and NE (P=0.001, T=3.302). However, no significant difference was observed in PA and PE before and after Ramadan in the study population. Conclusion: According to the results of this study, fasting could positively affect the level of happiness in a community. Therefore, further attention needs to be drawn to the religious beliefs of people and their effects on the mental health of a society. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f515811e31914f6193d00b0a60016d0e2022-12-22T02:47:11ZengMashhad University of Medical SciencesJournal of Fasting and Health2345-25872345-25872015-05-013129344350The effects of fasting on the level of happiness in the general population of Kermanshah, IranSeyed Ali Mousavi0Maryam Seifi1Sahar Amiri Baghni2Elham Dolat3Farabi Hospital, Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, IranPsychology Department, Payamnoor University, Kermanshah, IranPsychology Department, Payamnoor University, Kermanshah, IranMedical Physics research center, Mashhad University of medical sciences, Mashhad, IranBackground & Objectives: Fasting in the month of Ramadan has several positive effects on the emotional and mental state and improves happiness in the community. This study aimed to investigate the effects of fasting on the level of happiness in the general population. Materials and Methods: In this study, we used pretest-posttest analysis to evaluate the hypothesis, and the study population consisted of the people of Kermanshah, Iran. In total, 110 individuals were selected randomly, and the evaluation of happiness was performed using MUNSH happiness survey including four scales of positive appreciation (PA), positive experience (PE), negative appreciation (NA) and negative experience (NE). Data analysis was performed using T-test in SPSS V.18. Results: In this study, a significant difference was observed between the level of happiness before and after the month of Ramadan. Moreover, there was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test in terms of NA (P=0.032, T=2.16) and NE (P=0.001, T=3.302). However, no significant difference was observed in PA and PE before and after Ramadan in the study population. Conclusion: According to the results of this study, fasting could positively affect the level of happiness in a community. Therefore, further attention needs to be drawn to the religious beliefs of people and their effects on the mental health of a society.http://jfh.mums.ac.ir/pdf_4350_9f0db68907f7da32f06add46bd7ad487.htmlFastingHappinessPositive appreciationPositive experienceNegative appreciationNegative experience |
| spellingShingle | Seyed Ali Mousavi Maryam Seifi Sahar Amiri Baghni Elham Dolat The effects of fasting on the level of happiness in the general population of Kermanshah, Iran Journal of Fasting and Health Fasting Happiness Positive appreciation Positive experience Negative appreciation Negative experience |
| title | The effects of fasting on the level of happiness in the general population of Kermanshah, Iran |
| title_full | The effects of fasting on the level of happiness in the general population of Kermanshah, Iran |
| title_fullStr | The effects of fasting on the level of happiness in the general population of Kermanshah, Iran |
| title_full_unstemmed | The effects of fasting on the level of happiness in the general population of Kermanshah, Iran |
| title_short | The effects of fasting on the level of happiness in the general population of Kermanshah, Iran |
| title_sort | effects of fasting on the level of happiness in the general population of kermanshah iran |
| topic | Fasting Happiness Positive appreciation Positive experience Negative appreciation Negative experience |
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