Significance of Causal relationship
Causal relationship, across various disciplines, signifies a connection where one event influences another. In philosophy and religion, it explores the link between actions and consequences, or the relationship between the divine and creation. Science and health sciences emphasize establishing a direct cause-and-effect link, often requiring rigorous study designs. Environmental science uses statistical methods to analyze how one variable impacts another. Overall, identifying causal relationships is crucial for understanding phenomena and informing practices.
Synonyms: Causation, Cause and effect, Causal link, Causal connection, Causal association
In Dutch: Causaal verband; In Finnish: Syy-suhde; In Spanish: Relación causal; In German: Kausaler Zusammenhang; In Malay: Hubungan sebab musabab; In Swedish: Orsakssamband; In German: Kausalzusammenhang; In French: Relation causale; In Swedish: Kausalt samband; In Italian: Rapporto causale; In Portugese: Relação causal; In Polish: Związek przyczynowy
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Buddhist concept of 'Causal relationship'
In Buddhism, causal relationship encompasses interconnectedness: actions influencing outcomes, meditative states building upon each other, suffering arising from specific conditions, and elements depending on each other, ultimately shaping the cycle of existence.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) The causal relationship in Samkhya philosophy explains how every product has a specific cause, tracing back to Primordial Matter, and emphasizes that this cause-effect linkage underpins the structure of reality.[1] (2) The connection established between a word and its object, which varies based on the intentions of the speaker.[2] (3) The direct connection between events where one serves as a cause for another, illustrating how different cognitions are linked.[3] (4) A term used to describe the connection between the cause and the effect, as mentioned in the context.[4] (5) A link that indicates how one event or property depends on another, mentioned in the context of proving the existence of Sphota and being deemed unprovable if related to something beyond the senses.[5]
From: Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification)
(1) The sequential development where prior experience in jhanas in loving-kindness leads to the attainment of equanimity, stressing the importance of one meditative state as a foundation for another.[6] (2) The links and dependencies between different states and conditions that contribute to the process of dependent origination.[7]
From: Patthanuddesa Dipani
(1) The connection denoting how the five objects are interlinked with thoughts and processes, emphasizing the significance of objective pre-existence.[8] (2) The connections established between actions and their outcomes, showing how moral and immoral deeds influence one another through various sufficing conditions.[9] (3) A connection where one factor (A) influences the existence, development, or continuity of another factor (B), classified into producing, supporting, and maintaining functions.[10]
From: A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada
(1) The underlying connections between various elements leading to the process of suffering and its cessation.[11] (2) The connection between actions (sankhara) and their corresponding effects, emphasizing that actions lead to results in the cycle of existence.[12] (3) The interdependent connections that exist between nama rupa (mental and physical phenomena) and vinnana (consciousness).[13]
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) The connection between the actions of the carpenters and the elephant, highlighting the impact of kindness and mutual support.[14]
From: Abhidharmakośa
(1) The principle that every effect is the result of a cause, highlighted throughout the text in various contexts.[15]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) The connections between different elements and their attributes, demonstrating dependency and action.[16]
From: The Fo-Sho-Hing-Tsan-King (A Life of Buddha)
(1) The intrinsic connection between actions, such as indulgence leading to sorrow, and the consequences that arise.[17]
Hindu concept of 'Causal relationship'
In Hinduism, causal relationships encompass diverse connections: influence, cause-effect (sometimes challenged, especially with consciousness), Brahman as creation's cause, and the interplay between actions and outcomes. Logic and observation are crucial in establishing these connections.
From: Mandukya Upanishad
(1) The connection where one event (the cause) brings about another event (the effect).[18]
From: Mandukya Upanishad (Gaudapa Karika and Shankara Bhashya)
(1) The connection or link between an event (cause) that leads to an effect or outcome (result), which is challenged in the context of subjective experiences.[19] (2) The concept of a linkage between cause and effect, which is challenged in the context of Consciousness.[20] (3) The connection between the waking state and the dream state, particularly in terms of how experiences in one may influence perceptions in the other.[21]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) The necessary connection between a cause and its effects, which must correlate with observation and logic.[22]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) The principle that being a cause constitutes reality, whereas being an effect signifies illusion.[23] (2) The connection of cause and effect that Brahman transcends, highlighting its supreme nature.[24] (3) A concept exploring the relationship of Brahman as neither the cause of knowledge nor as insentient.[25] (4) This refers to the connection between Brahman, maya, and the elements, where Brahman, through maya, is the cause of the creation of the elements.[26]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankara Bhashya)
(1) The connection established between Brahman and the world, indicating Brahman as the cause of creation.[27]
From: Prashna Upanishad with Shankara’s Commentary
(1) The connection between the Purusha and kalas or body, emphasizing that the Purusha is the source or cause from which kalas originate.[28]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad
(1) The situation where the existence of one thing depends on the existence or actions of another.[29]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) The distinctions made between causes and effects, highlighting the attribution of properties to the divine which may not apply.[30] (2) The connection between cause and effect that some philosophies misuse to explain their doctrines.[31] (3) Connections between events or entities where one leads to or affects the other, often discussed in the context of spiritual teachings.[32]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) The connection between virtue, wealth, and pleasure, as described by Bhimasena; where pursuing one influences the others.[33] (2) The exploration of how actions lead to specific results, heavily analyzed in the dialogue between the fowler, serpent, and Mrityu.[34]
From: Padarthadharmasamgraha and Nyayakandali
(1) This is a connection between a cause and its effect, and the Self is necessary for forming the idea of a causal relationship, as there would be no idea formed of any causal relationship if there be no Self, as at the time that the cause would be cognised, there would be no cognition of the effect.[35] (2) The connection that links an effect with its cause, essential for understanding phenomena like smoke and fire.[36] (3) The connection between cause and effect, emphasizing how one factor leads to changes in another.[37] (4) The connection indicating that distinct cognitions cannot arise without the presence of specific individualities; each cognition depends on some cause.[38] (5) Refers to the idea that Generality, Individuality, and Inherence do not arise from any cause, and hence are characterized as being non-effects.[39]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) This is a relationship where one event causes another, and further research is needed to validate these findings and establish a causal relationship.[40]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Most studies use a before-and-after design, which is unable to definitively establish a causal relationship in meditation research.[41]
From: Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation
(1) The connection depicted between the Lord’s charms and their influence on the Alvar's devotion.[42]
From: Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story)
(1) The connections between events, actions, and character fates that need to be critically analyzed for proper narrative understanding.[43]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra)
(1) A causal relationship in this context refers to the linkage implied by the 'and' conjunction that denotes how one cognitive process leads to another.[44]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) The connection that exists when one element (adhikarana) supports or influences another (action) without being the primary actor.[45]
Jain concept of 'Causal relationship'
In Jainism, causal relationship signifies the cause-and-effect dynamic where substances change intrinsically. It also represents the interconnectedness of purpose, subject, and reference within a treatise, fostering spiritual insight.
From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)
(1) The presence of cause-and-effect relationships among substances, although each substance undergoes transformation due to its inherent nature.[46]
The concept of Causal relationship in local and regional sources
Causal relationship, as defined, explores how one variable directly influences another. The text specifies pleasure affecting happiness as an example of this connection.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) Describes how writers explore the events and experiences throughout different stages of human life.[47] (2) A connection where one variable's change directly influences another, such as pleasure affecting happiness.[48]
The concept of Causal relationship in scientific sources
Causal relationship, as defined in the text, is a connection where one event or variable directly influences another, establishing a cause-and-effect link. Studies often aim to confirm or explore these relationships, but limitations in study design can hinder their establishment.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) The SEM model revealed the causal relationships between soil properties like SOM and Olsen P and their regulation of P adsorption and desorption.[49] (2) A causal relationship, grounded in theory, was established, suggesting that certain variables directly influence others in a predictable manner.[50] (3) Causal relationships between variables are confirmed using bootstrapping in SEM, ensuring the reliability and validity of the tested hypotheses.[51]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) A causal relationship cannot be definitively established from a cross-sectional analysis, meaning this study can show associations but not prove that work-related factors directly cause vitamin D deficiency.[52] (2) The causal relationship between sexual violence and substance use is complex and not fully identified, with evidence suggesting that each can be both a risk factor and a consequence of the other.[53] (3) A causal relationship implies that one event or factor directly causes another, and the study emphasizes the need for future research to determine if such a relationship exists between marijuana use and opioid misuse.[54]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) The direct link of cause and effect between the measured amounts of the vitamin in the body and various contributory factors that needs to be rigorously examined in research studies.[55] (2) This refers to a situation where one event directly causes another, such as the connection between Zika virus infection and microcephaly, suggesting a direct link between the two.[56] (3) This refers to a possible causal relationship between olanzapine and the patient's condition, due to certain observations.[57]
From: Journal of Metabolic Health
(1) A connection where one factor directly influences or produces a change in another factor, which has been suggested between certain blood sugar characteristics and the development of anorexia nervosa.[58] (2) Without further studies, it was not possible to rule out this being a genuinely relationship.[59]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) The differences between participants included in compared groups constitute a threat to the internal validity of a study exploring causal relationships.[60] (2) This is a key consideration in evaluation, determining whether the program was the cause of the achieved outcomes.[61] (3) This refers to the links between cause and effect, and the study's authors noted that their cross-sectional design could not establish these types of relationships.[62]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) Causal relationship in the associations determined cannot be inferred, as this was a cross-sectional study, which also precludes any inferences regarding longitudinal relationships.[63] (2) This refers to the connections between variables and the DF risk categories, which the study design could not fully determine due to its limitations.[64] (3) Causal relationship is explored between Helicobacter pylori and gastric cancer in South Africa, which is an area for future research, involving collaboration with GPs and pathologists.[65]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) The study's design prevents the establishment of these relationships between age, sex, and obesity risk in the studied population.[66] (2) This refers to the cause-and-effect relationship between two variables, which was not investigated.[67] (3) Future research may benefit from adopting a longitudinal design to establish this between excessive fatigue and different factors, according to the study.[68]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) A causal relationship between the establishment of consociational democracy and political attitudes in Lebanon cannot be argued due to data constraints, but observed disparities are significant.[69] (2) An implication within the text suggesting that the melting of snow is directly linked to the possibility of overcoming mortality through the power of the subsequent rising.[70] (3) The hypothesis represents a statement describing this meant to explain a phenomenon—as in this case, religious tourism and pilgrimage in Vâlcea County.[71]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) Due to the study's design, causal relationships could not be identified, meaning the observed associations do not prove that one factor directly causes another.[72] (2) A causal relationship between conditions, such as the bidirectional interaction between HIV/AIDS and mental health, is important for understanding comorbid conditions.[73] (3) This is not explicitly addressed by the DSM-IV-TR, as the causes of psychiatric disorders are often unknown or poorly understood, and practitioners are advised to be cautious when discussing it.[74]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) The objectives of randomized clinical trials are often set to investigate a potential connection of this nature between a treatment and an outcome.[75]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) The cross-sectional design of the study limits the interpretation of a causal relationship between children's attraction to physical activity and their participation.[76]