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  • Prior research indicates religiosity correlates with improved mental health indicators like self-esteem and reduced substance use.
  • However, the relationship between religiosity and impulsive/compulsive tendencies remains underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between religiosity and impulsive and compulsive behaviors and traits among university students.

Main Methods:

  • A large-scale anonymous online survey was administered to 9,449 university students.
  • The survey assessed religiosity, substance use, mental health, and impulsive/compulsive traits.
  • Students were categorized into high and low religiosity groups based on z-scores for comparative analysis.

Main Results:

  • A total of 3,572 students responded (57.1% female).
  • Higher organizational, intrinsic, or subjective religiosity was associated with better self-esteem, lower rates of alcohol/drug problems, and reduced impulsivity (attention, planning).
  • No significant differences in compulsivity were found between groups; effect sizes were small, except for a medium effect between religiosity and lower impulsivity.

Conclusions:

  • The study demonstrates a significant link between higher religiosity and lower impulsivity, alongside enhanced mental health across multiple domains.
  • Further longitudinal research is necessary to establish causality and the direction of these associations.