Abstract:

The study aims to investigate how religiosity and demographic variables affect the components of life satisfaction (cognitive subjective well-being) and happiness (emotional well-being) which constitute subjective well-being. Data obtained from the World Values Survey is used in the study and the estimates are made by using sequential logit regression method. In the study, "religiosity" which is accepted as a variable expressing subjective well-being is preferred to be used as a holistic concept that is effective on the social and spiritual life of the individuals rather than using it as a general concept. In this context, religiosity is discussed in three different components; social integration, divine interaction, and existential certainty. One of the most crucial findings of the study is that life satisfaction and happiness is affected by the components of religiosity in different manners. Although there is a positive relationship between religiosity and subjective well-being, questioning the social maladjustment (drugs, tobacco, crime, etc.) encountered in more religious regions constitutes the starting point of the study. 

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