Title

Effects of Church Attendance Vs. Private Religious Activities on Suicidal Ideation: A Study of Rural US College Students

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-1-2021

Abstract

To examine how religiosity and depression directly/indirectly affect suicidal ideation in White and African American rural college students. The data from 272 rural college students were used to test the moderated mediation model using PROCESS macro. Students with higher church attendance and/or private religious activities had lower depressive symptoms, which in turn significantly alleviated their suicidal ideation. There was no significant racial group difference in the direct/indirect effects. The college students who did not engage in religious meetings and private religious activities were inclined to have depressive symptoms and a higher risk of suicidal ideation.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Journal of religion and health

First Page

2560

Last Page

2572

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