Psychology of Religion

The journal Frontiers in Psychology has recently published a study showing a significant link between religiosity and the belief in COVID-19 conspiracy narratives — mediated by a conspiracy mentality.

Recent studies reveal robot preachers in religious settings are seen as less credible than humans, impacting donations and perception of faith. This underscores the challenge of integrating AI into roles requiring deep emotional and spiritual connections.

New research published in Psychology of Religion and Spirituality explores how the 2016 and 2020 U.S. elections affected people's faith, showing significant spiritual struggles linked to political outcomes, anger, and divine/demonic attributions.

A new study finds that Christian nationalist beliefs are associated with increased opposition to reallocating police funds to social services, highlighting ideological divides on policing policy.

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...

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...