Sorcery practices linked to selfish behavior and rule-breaking for personal enrichment
A study published in Religion, Brain & Behavior provides new insights into how sorcery beliefs and practices in Mauritius are...
Researchers identify specific neural networks that are activated by religious worship
A recent brain study conducted among evangelical Christians offers insight into the brain activation patterns associated with religious experiences. The...
Study among Roman Catholic clergy and nuns suggests spiritual openness may facilitate better mental health
A Polish study published in the journal Psychology of Religion and Spirituality found evidence that clergymen and nuns from the Roman Catholic...
New longitudinal study links low religiosity to increased risk of Parkinson’s disease
According to a study published in the Journal of Religion and Health, low religiosity in adulthood is associated with an...
Study suggests forgiveness is a key link between Christian faith and reduced PTSD symptoms
In September 2017, Puerto Rico was hit by two devastating hurricanes Irma and Maria. Puerto Rico is also a predominantly...
New study sheds light on a key factor influencing perceptions of workplace harassment against atheists
New research suggests that a person's own religious beliefs play an important role in how they perceive harassment of atheist...
Being reminded of one’s own death increases spatial-religious associations
In general, most Western Christians and non-believers alike tend to associate God with “upper space” (i.e., heaven, higher power) and...
Longitudinal study indicates that religious engagement in prison does not protect against reincarceration
New research published in Justice Quarterly call into question the long-term effectiveness of religious programming in prisons. The study found...
New psychology research links belief in supernatural evil to more stringent immigration attitudes
A study published in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion found that believing in supernatural evil is a strong predictor...
New research uncovers stereotype differences between agnostics and atheists
Agnosticism and atheism are often categorized into one “nonreligious” group in research despite these being distinct belief systems. New research...
People who endorse conspiracy theories tend to be more religious, and this may be due to ideological overlap
A large study published in the journal Political Psychology suggests that the link between conspiracy belief and religiosity is rooted in cognitive...
New research provides evidence for a functional relationship between parenting and religiosity
Both parenthood and parental care motivation are linked to higher levels of religiosity, according to new research published in Personality...
New study indicates social identity threat can boost support for Christian nationalist ideologies
The number of Americans who identify as Christian has been steadily declining in recent years. New research published in the...
People who are securely and avoidantly attached to God experience less distress than those in the middle
Religion can be a significant, comforting part of many peoples’ lives and has been linked to positive mental health outcomes....
Study suggests men are more drawn to religion when it is consistent with their reproductive goals
Religion can play a major role in many people's lives, but it often benefits men over women. A new study...