Satisfaction with life and character strengths of nonreligious and religious people: it’s practicing one’s religion that makes the difference

According to systematic reviews, religious beliefs and practices are related to higher life satisfaction, happiness, and positive affect (Koenig & Larson, 2001). The present research extends previous findings by comparing satisfaction with life and character strengths of nonreligious people, rel...

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Main Authors: Anne eBerthold, Willibald eRuch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyg.2014.00876/full