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Study Links Religiosity to Monogamy and Disease Resistance

8/31/2025

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A study in *Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences* indicates that religiosity may support monogamous mating strategies and lower disease risk.
Researchers identified a connection between pathogen-related disgust sensitivity and increased religiosity, influenced by sociosexual attitudes favoring monogamy.
No significant relationships were observed between religiosity and traditionalism or outgroup avoidance.
The study included 289 participants from varied backgrounds, examining religiosity and disgust sensitivity.

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Story summary

A study in *Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences* indicates that religiosity may support monogamous mating strategies and lower disease risk.
Researchers identified a connection between pathogen-related disgust sensitivity and increased religiosity, influenced by sociosexual attitudes favoring monogamy.
No significant relationships were observed between religiosity and traditionalism or outgroup avoidance.
The study included 289 participants from varied backgrounds, examining religiosity and disgust sensitivity.