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The gap

Consensus across the literature

Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps

• The Relationship Between Coping and Wellbeing Among South African Muslims During the COVID-19 Pandemic (2025) · doi

  The impact of coping on well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic is well established; however, not much is known about the role of culture and religion in shaping coping styles during the pandemic, specifically among a Muslim minority in the African context.

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• Religious coping among jews: development and initial validation of the JCOPE (2009) · doi

  Numerous studies have underscored the importance of religious coping in psychological health and illness; however, the majority of research in this area has been conducted with Christian samples and knowledge about other religious groups is lacking.

  Keywords: religious numerous underscored importance coping psychological health illness majority area conducted christian samples knowledge groups
• The Role of Spirituality in Coping with the Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A South African Case Study (2026) · doi

  Based on the findings of this study, several recommendations are proposed to enhance mental health support and understanding during times of crisis, particularly through spiritual and religious coping mechanisms. Coping with mental health chal- lenges is a complex and ongoing process. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased global levels of depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia, denial, fear, and anger (Torales et al., 2020). While some of these challenges have persisted, others have evolved as restrictions have eased. Participants emphasized the need to raise awareness and reduce misconceptions about mental health, noting that stigma con- tinues to affect workplace dynamics and personal relationships. Improving men- tal health literacy—including understanding mental health disorders, risk factors, and available support—is essential for effective coping. This study highlights the

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