A central paradox in the mental health literature is the tendency for black Americans to report
similar or better mental health than white Americans despite experiencing greater stress …

The sociology of prayer has a long history and routinely stresses the centrality of prayer to
religious belief and ritual solidarity. Still, we have struggled to clearly define the parameters …

The resurgence of interest in the influence of religion and spirituality on health is examined
within the context of the holistic paradigm and historical connection between nursing and …

Existing research has shown that a belief in karma may negatively affect luxury consumption
because people may avoid “sinful” consumption of expensive products as a result of karmic …

Wide inequities in stress and health have been documented between Black and White
women and men in the United States. This study asks: How does religion factor into these …

Over the last decade, we have witnessed a resurgence of research on religious cognitions
and mental health, including, most notably, perceptions of divine control. Although prior work …

Using the life course perspective, we assess the “resources” and “risks” to mental health
associated with transitions in religious attendance between early life and midlife and how …

The effect of religiosity on individuals is seen more in stressful situations. Religion
strengthens people in coping with the issues given rise by COVID-19 due to its contributions …

A vast literature suggests favorable links between religiosity and mental health. Yet, the
concept of “mattering” is an underexplored concept in the sociology of religion. Using a …

This study examines whether dimensions of religious involvement (ie, perceived divine
control, private religious practices, and religious social integration) buffer associations …