Religion and Flourishing Among Afro-Trinidadians
Author Information
Author(s): Skalski-Bednarz Sebastian Binyamin, Toussaint Loren L., Webb Jon R., Wilson Colwick M., Worthington Everett L. Jr., Williams David R., Reid Sandra D., Surzykiewicz Janusz
Primary Institution: Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt
Hypothesis
Proneness to guilt and shame moderates the mediation of forgiveness by God in the positive relationship between religious commitment and health.
Conclusion
The study highlights the importance of religiousness in promoting human flourishing among Afro-Trinidadians, with religious commitment and forgiveness by God contributing to positive health outcomes.
Supporting Evidence
- Religious commitment was positively correlated with health outcomes.
- Feeling forgiven by God mediated the relationship between religious commitment and health.
- Proneness to guilt or shame moderated the association between religious commitment and forgiveness by God.
Takeaway
This study shows that being religious can help people feel better and healthier, especially if they also feel guilty or ashamed about things they've done.
Methodology
This cross-sectional study involved 254 religious Afro-Trinidadians aged 18–78 who completed measures assessing religious commitment, proneness to guilt/shame, forgiveness by God, and health outcomes.
Limitations
The cross-sectional design limits causal inferences, and the study focused on a specific population, which may restrict generalizability.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 18–78, with 59.8% female, and diverse educational backgrounds.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI = 0.007, 0.034
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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