| Summary: | Research has identified the beneficial nature of spirituality/religiosity towards
people’s general, psychological, and relational well-being despite a decline in
religiosity among Americans, particularly among the younger generations.
Research also suggests religiosity influences important relational factors, such as
entering cohabiting relationships, but that these relational factors may also
influence participants’ level of religiosity in a reciprocal effect. Therefore, the
purpose of the current study was to explore how demographic, relational, and
financial factors influence young adults’ level of religiosity within the context of a
romantic relationship and the couples’ finances. Results from the current study
suggest the length of the relationship and favorability towards cohabitation were
related negatively to participants’ religiosity while waiting longer to initiate
sexual intercourse, greater trust and commitment, greater financial well-being,
and greater financial anxiety were related positively to participants’ religiosity.
Implications are discussed.
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