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Digital Methods for the Spiritual and Mental Health of Generation Z: Scoping Review

Digital Methods for the Spiritual and Mental Health of Generation Z: Scoping Review

Spirituality may be an untapped resource to address the mental health crisis experienced by Gen Z today. While spirituality can serve as a component within organized religion, the 2 aspects are distinct. Religion is an organized belief or specific set of practices focusing on a higher power (ie, Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, etc) [9]. Spirituality is a broader concept in which individuals seek connection to self, others, nature, and a sacred or higher being [10].

Susanna Y Park, Bridgette Do, Jacqlyn Yourell, Janice Hermer, Jennifer Huberty

Interact J Med Res 2024;13:e48929

Mental Health and Well-Being in Racial or Ethnic Minority Individuals After Using a Faith and Prayer Mobile App (Pray.com): Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy Trial

Mental Health and Well-Being in Racial or Ethnic Minority Individuals After Using a Faith and Prayer Mobile App (Pray.com): Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy Trial

In their model, cultural values, beliefs, and practices such as collectivism, racial and ethnic pride, spirituality and religion, interconnectedness of mind, body, or spirit, and family and community are viewed as important predictors of optimal human functioning for people of color. In this study, we focused on religion or spirituality as an important factor contributing to the mental health and well-being of REM groups.

Breanne Laird, Sabrina Zuniga, Joshua N Hook, Daryl R Van Tongeren, Lynda Joeman, Jennifer Huberty

JMIR Form Res 2024;8:e52560

Exploring Generation Z and Young Millennials’ Perspectives of a Spiritual Self-Care App and Their Spiritual Identity (Skylight): Qualitative Semistructured Interview Study

Exploring Generation Z and Young Millennials’ Perspectives of a Spiritual Self-Care App and Their Spiritual Identity (Skylight): Qualitative Semistructured Interview Study

Leveraging spirituality is one potential solution to address Gen Zennials’ unique mental health needs. Spirituality is a broad concept in which individuals seek connection to themselves, to others, to nature, and to something greater than themselves [9]. Most Gen Z (77%) consider themselves spiritual [10], and over half (51%) of millennials report feeling deep spirituality at least weekly [11].

Susanna Y Park, Jacqlyn Yourell, Kelsey L McAlister, Jennifer Huberty

JMIR Form Res 2023;7:e54284

A Spiritual Self-Care Mobile App (Skylight) for Mental Health, Sleep, and Spiritual Well-Being Among Generation Z and Young Millennials: Cross-Sectional Survey

A Spiritual Self-Care Mobile App (Skylight) for Mental Health, Sleep, and Spiritual Well-Being Among Generation Z and Young Millennials: Cross-Sectional Survey

Spirituality has been linked to positive mental health outcomes and improved sleep across adult or older adult populations [14,15]. In a review summarizing the evidence of the relationship between spirituality and mental health, depressive symptoms were the most frequently investigated mental health outcome in relation to spirituality. Higher levels of spirituality were consistently linked to lower depressive symptoms [15]. However, the relationship between spirituality and anxiety was inconsistent.

Susanna Y Park, Jennifer Huberty, Jacqlyn Yourell, Kelsey L McAlister, Clare C Beatty

JMIR Form Res 2023;7:e50239

A Spiritually-Based Text Messaging Program to Increase Cervical Cancer Awareness Among African American Women: Design and Development of the CervixCheck Pilot Study

A Spiritually-Based Text Messaging Program to Increase Cervical Cancer Awareness Among African American Women: Design and Development of the CervixCheck Pilot Study

The relationship between religiosity or spirituality and health has gained much consideration in recent scientific literature, as well as amid lay audiences [23-26]. Research has extensively examined the relationship between religious involvement and a wide variety of physical and mental health outcomes [27]. These relationships are generally agreed to be positive in nature [28,29], suggesting a beneficial impact on health.

Daisy Le, Linda Aldoory, Mary A Garza, Craig S Fryer, Robin Sawyer, Cheryl L Holt

JMIR Form Res 2018;2(1):e5