Religious-service attendance was positively associated with psychosocial well-being outcomes (Table 2). Specifically, 1/week attenders vs never-attenders had greater positive affect. . . .life satisfaction. . . .social integration. . . .and purpose in life[.]

. . . .Based on data from three prospective cohorts, this study suggests that religious-service attendance is positively associated with multiple aspects of subsequent health and wellbeing throughout adulthood. Estimates combining data across cohorts suggest that, compared with those who never attend religious services, individuals who attend services 1/week have a lower risk of all-cause mortality by 26%, heavy drinking by 34%, smoking by 29% and depression by 16%, and greater psychosocial well-being (e.g. greater purpose in life by 0.25 standard deviations).