Affiliation:
1. Alabama AM University
2. Oklahoma State University
3. Mississippi State University
4. Mississippi University for Women
Abstract
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.
Publisher
Mississippi State University Libraries - DIGITAL COMMONS JOURNALS
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