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Religious People Happier and Healthier, Claims Study
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First Posted: Jan 13, 2014 06:01 AM EST
Studies centered around religion always raise a storm of controversy. But an undeniable truth is that it is an important part of some people's lives. A latest study claims that employees who are religious are happier compared to their peers who do not believe in God.
A study led by Dr. Roxane Gervais found that employees who were religious were happier and healthier than their counterparts who were non-believers. The study's conclusion was based on an analysis of 34 people in the Caribbean who were full time employees.
The subjects were queried on certain factors that included job satisfaction, religiosity and wellbeing. At the end of the analysis the researchers found that the more religious a person was, the lower his/her chances of suffering problems such as depression, anxiety and fatigue. They also found that the religious employees claimed to find meaning in their lives when compared to the non religious group.
"Religiosity in the workplace may act as a resource, making people more resilient to cope with the many challenges of working life. Such personal beliefs could be very helpful not only for employees, but also for employers," Dr. Grevais said in a statement.
The study participants claimed that regular church attendance boosted their sense of self-worth. The researcher suggests that managers should consider accommodating their employees' religious beliefs at work place for a healthier and happier atmosphere.
"As the pace of work and life accelerates, people long for meaning, and the younger generation in particular is looking for more than just a big pay check at the end of the month," Gervais told The Telegraph.
The study was presented at the Division of Occupational Psychology's Annual Conference, in Brighton.
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First Posted: Jan 13, 2014 06:01 AM EST
Studies centered around religion always raise a storm of controversy. But an undeniable truth is that it is an important part of some people's lives. A latest study claims that employees who are religious are happier compared to their peers who do not believe in God.
A study led by Dr. Roxane Gervais found that employees who were religious were happier and healthier than their counterparts who were non-believers. The study's conclusion was based on an analysis of 34 people in the Caribbean who were full time employees.
The subjects were queried on certain factors that included job satisfaction, religiosity and wellbeing. At the end of the analysis the researchers found that the more religious a person was, the lower his/her chances of suffering problems such as depression, anxiety and fatigue. They also found that the religious employees claimed to find meaning in their lives when compared to the non religious group.
"Religiosity in the workplace may act as a resource, making people more resilient to cope with the many challenges of working life. Such personal beliefs could be very helpful not only for employees, but also for employers," Dr. Grevais said in a statement.
The study participants claimed that regular church attendance boosted their sense of self-worth. The researcher suggests that managers should consider accommodating their employees' religious beliefs at work place for a healthier and happier atmosphere.
"As the pace of work and life accelerates, people long for meaning, and the younger generation in particular is looking for more than just a big pay check at the end of the month," Gervais told The Telegraph.
The study was presented at the Division of Occupational Psychology's Annual Conference, in Brighton.
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