Publications by authors named "Matt Andersson"
J Relig Health
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The Baylor Religion Survey (Wave 6; 2021) offers a detailed look at prayer in relation to mental health in the USA, focusing on various dimensions like happiness and anxiety.
- The study reveals that praying with others and experiencing positive emotions during prayer can improve mental well-being, while petitionary prayer and negative feelings are linked to higher depression and anxiety levels.
- The findings suggest that prayer affects mental health both positively and negatively, even when accounting for factors like demographics and church attendance.
