A Gallup report titled Faith and Wellness has confirmed that religious people are more engaged in their communities, have more social support and enjoy more positive mentalities.
The American analytics company found that there were five key factors of spirituality that have a beneficial impact on a person’s wellbeing:
– Positive coping and a sense of purpose in life
– Faith-based social connections
– Community and civic engagement
– Structural stability
– Workplace support of holistic wellbeing
“An estimated 160 million more adults have positive experiences than would be the case if those adults were not religious,” the report reads, which is based on data collected from 2012 to 2022 by Gallup and also on a review of academic studies.
“Why are people turning away from a practice that can provide positive benefits to their lives?” the report asks, highlighting a lack of awareness as one contributing factor.