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Stefanie Stoj
Stefanie Stoj is a sophomore from Vernon, Connecticut majoring in Economics and Psychology and minoring in Education Studies. Outside of academics, she is a member of the Women’s Soccer team.
Abstract: Approximately 85% of individuals in the world identify with a religion. Studies conducted in many different countries with individuals from various religious groups have suggested that religion is associated with overall health, happiness, and well-being (Center, 2019). Religiously-affiliated individuals continue to make up a significant portion of the population; however, this portion of the population has decreased significantly in recent years (Smith, 2021). If there is a positive association between religious individuals and higher levels of well-being, as evidence suggests, then this downward trend in religious affiliation and religious practices could potentially have negative implications for the well-being of the population. Furthermore, religion could be leveraged as an instrument to promote mental health, happiness, and a higher quality of life, especially for individuals with mental illness or those who struggle in these areas. The objectives of the current analysis include establishing the association between religiosity and well-being and identifying whether or not the association between religiosity and well-being differs by gender. The study revealed a positive association between religiosity and wellbeing and that the association does not differ for males and females.
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