RELIGIOUS Exposure and Concern for Others' Health: Religious Priming Promotes Health-Oriented Altruism in Nonreligious Individuals Through Awe in China.

Zhen Liu, Dongyi Song, Yining Song, Zhijun Liu

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Zhen LiuSchool of Psychology, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, 571158, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5004-0233

Dongyi SongSchool of Psychology, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, 571158, China.

Yining SongSchool of Psychology, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, 571158, China. syningyy@163.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3981-1172

Zhijun LiuSchool of Psychology, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, 571158, China.

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Education Science Planning Project of Hainan Province QJY202512167Philosophy and Social Sciences Planning Project of Hainan Province HNSK(YB)22-38

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Abstract

Although the relationship between religion and health is well-studied, religious effects on health-oriented altruism are less understood, especially in secular populations. This research examines whether religious priming increases concern for others' health among nonreligious individuals, measured by donations to needy patients. Across three experiments with explicit, implicit, and contextual priming, findings reveal that religious exposure increased health-oriented donations, mediated by awe. Considering the social function of altruism and awe, our findings suggest the potential of religion to promote the health of individuals, others, and societies, pointing to a new direction in religion psychology amid rising secularization.

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AweBuddhistNonreligious groupReligious primingReligious prosociality

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PMID41912965

DOI10.1016/j.ssmph.2016.04.009

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