Exploring Social Support As a Mechanism to Explain the Relationship between Religious Practices and Mental Health

Poster Session VII - Research Proposal Posters

Keyword: Religion

Abstract: Religion serves as a protective factor against stress and depression, but the mechanism through which organized religious activities improve well-being is relatively unexplored. The proposed study will examine the potential role of general social support as a mediator in the positive relationship between organized religion and mental health across races.

• Victoria Atwater (Presenting Author)
• Tara Lineweaver (Author)