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1Institute of Psychology, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Kutrzeby 10, 61-719, Poznan, Poland. jbnezl@wm.edu.
Journal of Religion and Health
|September 4, 2020
Summary
People who find comfort in religious beliefs and practices report higher enjoyment and confidence in their daily social interactions. This study explored the link between religious orientation and social experiences in college students.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Religious Studies
Background:
- Social interactions are crucial for well-being.
- Religious beliefs can influence various aspects of life.
- Previous research has explored the connection between religion and mental health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between religious orientation and the quality of daily social interactions.
- To determine if religious comfort impacts social enjoyment, confidence, and intimacy.
Main Methods:
- 282 US college students participated.
- A 2-week diary method was used to record daily social interactions.
- Participants completed measures of religious orientation, orthodoxy, and depression.
Main Results:
- Enjoyment and confidence in social interactions positively correlated with the Extrinsic Personal factor of religious orientation.
- Intimacy of social interactions showed no significant relationship with religious measures.
- Findings held after controlling for orthodox beliefs and depression levels.
Conclusions:
- Finding comfort in religious beliefs and practices is associated with better social experiences.
- Religious comfort may enhance social enjoyment and confidence among college students.
- The study highlights the interplay between religiosity and social well-being.
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