Welcome to the NC/SC Black Church Study
Understanding the Influence of Black Faith Communities
We are a research project sponsored by the Department of Psychology and African American Studies at the University of South Carolina. Our study aims to explore the impact of Black faith communities on the well-being of Black adults and adolescents. By participating in our survey, you can help us uncover the pivotal role that churches play in promoting health and educational outcomes.
Community Support
Discover how Black faith communities provide social support to individuals and families.
Mental Health
Explore the link between religious engagement and psychological well-being in Black communities.
Education
Learn about the role of churches in promoting educational attainment among Black individuals.
Pausing the Study
Thank you for your interest in the North Carolina and South Carolina Black Church Study. Unfortunately, the algorithms used to verify the accuracy of each submission have identified a substantial percentage of responses affected by automated bot activity and other irregularities. As a result, we are temporarily pausing data collection. I am still going through the over 4,600 submissions, and it is taking me a little longer than I expected. I now expect to finish reviewing everything between July 21 and July 28, 2025. It is very important to make sure the data is correct and trustworthy. High-quality data is essential for producing trustworthy, reliable results, and due diligence in reviewing each submission is necessary to protect the integrity of the study and the communities involved. All responses that cannot be verified will be respectfully removed from the final dataset to ensure the accuracy and credibility of the study. In the meantime, I have been in contact with participating churches, for which I have received recruitment approval from the pastors, and plan to begin in-person data collection this fall. Thanks for your understanding!
Regards,
Pamela Martin