Northern Kentucky University
Effects of Religion on Life
Institution
Northern Kentucky University
Faculty Advisor/ Mentor
Douglas Krull
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between religion and various factors of life, which include life satisfaction, optimism, pessimism, self-esteem, neuroticism, openness to experience, family support, and altruism. Participants include students from Northern Kentucky University as well as samples from different churches. The hypothesis of this study is that religion will be positively related to some factors (e.g., life satisfaction) and negatively related to others (e.g., openness to experience).
Effects of Religion on Life
The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between religion and various factors of life, which include life satisfaction, optimism, pessimism, self-esteem, neuroticism, openness to experience, family support, and altruism. Participants include students from Northern Kentucky University as well as samples from different churches. The hypothesis of this study is that religion will be positively related to some factors (e.g., life satisfaction) and negatively related to others (e.g., openness to experience).