Mental health problems, interpersonal trust, and socio-cultural correlates of corruption perception in Ghana.

Introduction: This study examines the overall levels and effects of corruption perception on mental health while controlling for the effect of interpersonal trust as a routine covariate in studies of corruption.

Methods: Participants ( = 730; 60.8% Men; Mean age = 22.

Spirituality and subjective well-being among Ghanaian older adults: optimism and meaning in life as mediators.

Objective: This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between spirituality and subjective well-being (positive affect, negative affect, and life satisfaction), and whether this relationship is mediated by optimism and meaning in life.

Method: Participants were 235 older adults (≥60 years) conveniently sampled from Ghanaian communities. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to test the direct and indirect relationships.