Survey finds religious practice limited stress during pandemic aleteia.org

A survey conducted in late 2020 has revealed a correlation between religiosity and decreased levels of stress over the course of the pandemic. The Catholic University of America study questioned 1,600 U.S. adults, 40% of whom were Catholic.

Maintaining or increasing one’s religious practice was found to be a boon to mental health during the pandemic. Respondents who placed a high importance on faith reported a greater sense of well-being. Less than 20% of respondents suggested their mental health declined…

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