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Two Brigham Young University professors have been named as two of the most influential researchers in the world, with one earning the distinction for the first time and another extending a years-long streak on the list.

While 84% of the world's population still affiliates with a faith of some sort, there are clear indicators that people in the United States and elsewhere are abandoning religion. This shift toward secularization may have significant social and psychological consequences, because religion is often linked to better mental health, stronger social ties, and increased rates of marriage and childbearing.

A recent BYU study found that when professors know and use their students’ names, students feel a stronger sense of belonging, participate more in class and give more positive ratings of the course.