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Religion & Spirituality
Self-Report Religion & Spirituality
This research investigates how childhood experiences predict religious/spiritual connection in adulthood, expanding beyond predominantly Western research contexts. The study hypothesizes that early-life experiences, personal attributes, and family circumstances significantly influence adult religious/spiritual connection, with these associations varying across different societies. Findings aim to enhance understanding of religious/spiritual development and potentially inform health improvement approaches.
Researchers
Jennifer Wortham
Harvard University, Public Health
Tyler VanderWeele
Harvard University, Epidemiology / Biostatistics
Richard Cowden
Harvard University, Psychology
South Africa
Byron R. Johnson
Baylor University, Institute for Studies of Religion/Sociology
Kathryn A. Johnson A. Johnson
Arizona State University, Psychology
Harold G. Koenig
Stewart Donaldson
Noah Kathe
Charlotte McAdams
Wade Epps
Tal Patalon
Tayyab Rashid
The Question:
How do demographic factors and geographic location influence the prevalence of strong religious/spiritual connection across the international sample?