Using a sample of Spanish Catholics, we examined the level of religiosity (measured by beliefs, prayer and church … attendance) and the relationship between religiosity and various socio-economic variables. An Ordered Logit estimation of … religiosity equations showed that: women are more religious than men; religious activity increases with age; there is a …

significant positive health effects of religiosity of Christianity. The results also support the three explanatory mechanisms of … psychological resources. However, the data also suggests that either other channels through which religiosity affects health may …

Religiosity affects everything from fertility and health to labor force participation and productivity. But why are … high religiosity levels evolve in high earthquake risk areas, and are passed on across generations to individuals no longer … living in these areas. The impact is global: earthquakes increase religiosity both within Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism …

, bargaining behaviour and sense of fairness/equality, trust, and positive reciprocity. Three dimensions of religiosity are … examined: (i) religious denomination; (ii) the intensity of religiosity, measured by active participation at church services … a standard religious denomination; (ii) among Catholics, intensity of religiosity is the key variable that affects …

, bargaining behaviour and sense of fairness/equality, trust, and positive reciprocity. Three dimensions of religiosity are … examined: (i) religious denomination; (ii) the intensity of religiosity, measured by active participation at church services … a standard religious denomination; (ii) among Catholics, intensity of religiosity is the key variable that affects …