J Relig Health March 2012 PMID 21965058

Psychological distress among religious nonbelievers: a systematic review.

Samuel R Weber, Kenneth I Pargament, Mark E Kunik, James W Lomax, Melinda A Stanley

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The overall discussions reflect a cautious curiosity, with comments such as questioning whether atheists are typically unhappy and referencing popular debates about the happiness of nonbelievers. The tone varies from inquisitive to dismissive, with some posts sharing relevant videos like 'The myth of the unhappy atheist,' highlighting ongoing social dialogues about mental health and religion-related perceptions.

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The discussions show mixed reactions, with some questioning or exploring the findings rather than outright disagreement or full agreement.

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Participants demonstrate mild curiosity about the topic, especially related to happiness and psychological distress among nonbelievers.

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Posts involve some engagement through questions and sharing personal opinions, indicating moderate interaction with the subject.

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The conversations have limited influence on broader perceptions but raise awareness about the topic, suggesting a moderate societal impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Most studies focus on religious believers, but this review highlights psychological distress among atheists and agnostics, showing they experience various forms of mental stress.
  • Greater confidence in their disbelief tends to be linked to better psychological health, while negative perceptions from others are a common source of distress for nonbelievers.
  • The review suggests improving research on nonbelievers and proposes a new model to better understand the unique stresses faced by those who do not believe in a religion.]

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@KenDunbar7 @paulogia0 Have at length https://t.co/CBAaxtlULQ

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@AuthorConfusion Also research

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Are atheists really more likely to be unhappy? Is it possible that what the church says about atheists is less than truthful? @Shann_Q0 talks about about being atheist and if it affects overall happiness. #atheist #atheists #atheism #exchristian https://t.co/gIOfRIyieS

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I liked a @YouTube video https://t.co/3Fjk0RJCFH The myth of the unhappy atheist

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As for psychological distress http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10943-011-9541-1# and the rest of what you posted here is pretty ...

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