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Parental conservatism does not improve the transmission of religious beliefs, study shows
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (555+ words) Young adults are more likely to share their parents’ religious habits when they view their upbringing as warm but structured. A recent study reveals that regional geographic culture alters how different parenting strategies shape this intergenerational transmission of faith. The…...
Financial security in childhood predicts a later loss of religious faith
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New research sheds light on how feeling forgiven by God shapes relationship repair
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (719+ words) Relationship conflicts are inevitable, and the ways couples navigate the aftermath dictate their long-term relational health. Most existing psychological research on the subject asks participants to recall a past conflict and reflect on their behavior. This approach is highly prone…...
Does going to religious services actually improve your mental health?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (622+ words) ...
Believing in hell is linked to fewer casual sexual encounters, study finds
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1048+ words) Across many different cultures and historical periods, human societies have embraced the concept of an afterlife where actions on Earth face divine judgment. The study authors, Samudera Fadlilla Jamaluddin and Fakhirah Inayaturrobbani of the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah…...
Declining state church membership tied to dropping birth rates in Finland
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (662+ words) PsyPost...
How belief in karma shapes whom we choose to help
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (890+ words) Karma is a causal concept originating in Asian religious traditions. It suggests that cosmic forces ensure good behavior is eventually rewarded and bad behavior is punished. This principle exists as a foundational belief in Hinduism and Buddhism. It also appears…...
Spirituality is associated with a 13% lower risk of harmful alcohol and other drug use
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (296+ words) AOD can include alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, stimulants, opioids, sedatives, and other psychoactive substances. The level of risk depends on factors such as the amount used, frequency, method of use, combinations of substances, and the person’s age and health. Binge drinking…...
Religious individuals who pray for their partners tend to report higher relationship satisfaction
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (757+ words) PsyPost Religious individuals who pray for their partners tend to report higher relationship satisfaction A survey of young adults attending a public U.S. university found that religiosity moderates the association between praying for one’s partner and relationship satisfaction. In more religious…...
Narcissists tend to view God as a punishing figure who owes them special favors
4+ mon, 33+ min ago (315+ words) Tokarz also noted how this attitude extends to their view of the divine. “They may also be more likely to see themselves as especially favored in the eyes of God and to perceive God as more authoritarian or controlling,” Tokarz…...