A recent article in the Deseret News highlighted the benefits of religious participation. The rather extensive
list includes:
- Marital satisfaction
- Less likelihood of divorce
- Stronger inclination toward marriage
- Marital stability
- More active, engaged, and affectionate fathers
- Lower rates of domestic violence
Among teens:
- Higher self-esteem
- Positive outlook
- Stronger family and adult relationships
- Less risky behavior
- Lower levels of substance abuse and alcohol use
- Less crime and violence
- Less likely to have premarital sexual relations (and consequently less out-of-wedlock births)
You can find links to the research within the original article. Check it out.