Exploring the relationship between religiosity and telomere length in older individuals

IF 3.5 2区医学 Q2 PSYCHIATRY Journal of Psychosomatic Research Pub Date : 2025-02-28 DOI:10.1016/j.jpsychores.2025.112085

Juliane Piasseschi de Bernardin Gonçalves , Thais Chile , Vanessa J.R. de Paula , Marcus Zulian Teixeira , Salma Rose Ribeiz , Martin Schalling , Geraldo Busatto Filho , Giancarlo Lucchetti , Homero Vallada

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Abstract

Objectives

Although telomere length is an established marker of biological aging, the impact of religious beliefs on telomere length remains uncertain.

Methods

This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between religiosity and telomere length among senior Brazilians, aged 60 and older. The study examined the association between organizational, non-organizational, and intrinsic religiosity with telomere length, adjusting for sociodemographic, mental, physical health, and medication. Hierarchical linear regression models were used.

Results

821 participants (62.2 % female, mean age 68.9 years, SD = 6.48) were studied. Female gender and younger age were linked to longer telomeres, but no significant associations were found between religious beliefs and telomere length in adjusted or unadjusted models.

Conclusions

This study found no evidence of an association between religiosity and telomere length among older Brazilian adults. While prior research highlights religiosity's positive health effects, its direct influence on telomere length remains unclear, warranting further exploration.

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Journal of Psychosomatic Research 医学-精神病学

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7.40

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6.40%

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314

审稿时长

6.2 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal of Psychosomatic Research is a multidisciplinary research journal covering all aspects of the relationships between psychology and medicine. The scope is broad and ranges from basic human biological and psychological research to evaluations of treatment and services. Papers will normally be concerned with illness or patients rather than studies of healthy populations. Studies concerning special populations, such as the elderly and children and adolescents, are welcome. In addition to peer-reviewed original papers, the journal publishes editorials, reviews, and other papers related to the journal''s aims.