Religiosity, Gratitude, And Altruism in Young Adults

Abstract

The present study was conducted to examine the predictive role of religiosity and gratitude in altruistic behavior among young adults. The total sample comprised 300 young adults, selected through non-random convenience sampling. Participants ranged in age from 20 to 35 years. Data were collected using standardized self-report scales: the Centrality of Religiosity Scale, Gratitude Questionnaire-6, and Self-Report Altruism Scale. The analysis included descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, multiple regression, and independent sample t-tests. Results showed a significant positive relationship between religiosity and both gratitude and altruism, but no significant relationship was found between gratitude and altruism. Regression analysis revealed that religiosity significantly predicted altruistic behavior, whereas gratitude did not. Gender differences were found only in gratitude, with females scoring higher than males. These findings emphasize the role of religiosity in promoting altruism among young adults, while highlighting gratitude as a separate psychological construct.