Science and religion around the world: compatibility between belief systems predicts increased well-being
Religion, Brain & Behavior • Vol/Iss. 0(0): unavailable • Routledge • • Published In • Pages: 1-20 •
By Price, Michael E., Johnson, Dominic D. P.
Hypothesis
The perceived compatibility between a group’s religious/spiritual and “pro-science” belief systems is positively correlated with the health and well-being of the group’s members.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linear Regression | Supported | p < 0.003 | NA | NA |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Belief in a higher plan (BHP) | Independent | Religious Beliefs |
| Pro-science beliefs (BSci) | Independent | Science |
| Well-being (including physical and mental health) | Dependent | Morbidity, Nutrition, Personality Disorders, Public Welfare |