A study has found a link between higher religious commitment and increased body appreciation, possibly due to enhanced positivity and gratitude. The research suggests religious commitment contributes to a positive body image but the study was limited to predominantly Catholic...
A study in Brazil examines the spiritual well-being of psychedelic users and non-users, revealing distinct experiences and emphasizing the need for inclusive spirituality assessment tools.
A decade-long study found a small, consistent negative association between cognitive abilities and religiosity that remained stable over time. The research, contradicting the hypothesis that religiosity might buffer against cognitive impairments in the elderly, has been published in the journal...
New research has uncovered a nuanced relationship between religious practices and the health of sexual minority individuals. Contrary to expectations, the study revealed that being part of religious communities, whether or not they are affirming of LGBQ identities, generally correlates...
Recent research reveals that body movements, when imbued with sacred meaning, enhance positive emotions and reduce negative feelings. This study highlights the emotional impact of spiritual practices involving movement.
New research reveals a link between Christian nationalism and negative attitudes towards atheists in the United States. The findings were published in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion.
New research suggests that religious individuals in the U.S. employ more mate retention behaviors, varying these strategies based on their perceptions of their partner's religiosity. The study highlights how these behaviors are used differently by men and women to maintain...
A new study indicates that while American Indians with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) show increased effort during cognitive tests, higher levels of spirituality improve their cognitive performance, acting as a protective factor against anxiety's cognitive challenges. The research, published in...
An analysis of the data from the National Study of Youth and Religion showed that abandoning a religious identification during adolescence or early adulthood led to worse relationship with parents. Interestingly, this effect was not observed in young adults who...
New research delves into how religious beliefs affect abstinence and sexual intimacy decisions among premarital Christian couples. The study, published in the journal Personal Relationships, identified seven themes related to uncertainty, partner interference, and partner facilitation in navigating sexual boundaries,...
A recent study delves into the intriguing high rates of cosmetic surgery in Utah, a state with a significant population of members from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS Church). The research reveals that while religious attachment...
A study published in Psychology of Religion and Spirituality reveals that formerly religious individuals are more likely to experience a sense of not belonging and conceal their nonreligious identity compared to those who were never religious. This trend was observed...
A new longitudinal study of parents and children in the United Kingdom found that children whose mothers were more likely to have internalizing problems, like feeling anxious or withdrawn, which can lead to disorders like depression. On the other hand,...
A new study has found that both Christian nationalism and biblical literalism are independently associated with a greater tendency to believe in conspiracy theories. When people believed in both Christian nationalism and biblical literalism, their distrust of government officials increased...
Two new social experiments showed that people prompted to experience both gratitude and indebtedness at the same time were more likely to behave in a prosocial way. Wanting to repay a debt produced better prosocial outcomes than having to repay...
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