B4562 - Exploring associations between psychotic experiences and religious beliefs and behaviours - 18/03/2024

B number: 
B4562
Principal applicant name: 
Daniel Major-Smith | University of Bristol
Co-applicants: 
Grace Obo, Dr Isaac Halstead, Dr Hannah Jones
Title of project: 
Exploring associations between psychotic experiences and religious beliefs and behaviours
Proposal summary: 

Psychotic experiences, such as hallucinations or delusions, are associated with numerous negative health outcomes. Previous work suggests a potential relationship between psychotic experiences and religious beliefs and behaviours, which may moderate or mediate associations between psychotic experiences and negative health outcomes, yet findings are contradictory and high-quality studies are rare. We therefore plan to use ALSPAC data to explore these relationships in more detail.

Impact of research: 
Date proposal received: 
Thursday, 7 March, 2024
Date proposal approved: 
Monday, 18 March, 2024
Keywords: 
Mental health - Psychology, Psychiatry, Cognition, Mental health, Cognition - cognitive function