Purpose in life mediates the relationship between religiosity and happiness: evidence from Poland

doi:10.1080/13674676.2014.928850

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Purpose in life mediates the relationship between religiosity and happiness: evidence from Poland

Published Aug 13, 2014 · Naser Aghababaei, A. Błachnio

Mental Health, Religion & Culture

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Abstract

Past research has found positive links between happiness and various aspects of religiousness, yet it remains unclear how religion contributes to happiness and other well-being outcomes. One possible route is through purpose in life. Among a sample of 208 Christian Polish university students we investigated the mediating role of purpose in life between religion and subjective well-being. Intrinsic religiosity, as expected, was related to higher levels of purpose in life, happiness and life satisfaction, and positively predicted happiness and life satisfaction through purpose in life. The findings support the notion that eudaimonia and eudaimonic constructs like purpose in life may be the links between religion and well-being outcomes.

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Key takeawayIntrinsic religiosity positively impacts happiness and life satisfaction through increased purpose in life in Polish university students.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Purpose in life mediates the relationship between religiosity and happiness: evidence from Poland

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