Christian Fellowship Participation and Psychological Well-Being: Evidence From Young and Middle-Aged Adults in Ahmedabad

Background Religious fellowship demonstrates robust associations with enhanced mental health outcomes, yet empirical evidence from Indian Christian populations remains scarce. Objective This investigation examines relationships between Christian fellowship participation and psychological well-being among young and middle-aged adults in Ahmedabad, India. Method Employing a quantitative cross-sectional design, 120 Christian adults (15–45 years) completed validated Psychological Well-Being (PWBS; α = .91) and Social Skills Scales (SSS; α = .88). Fellowship participants (n = 65) and non-participants (n = 55) underwent independent samples t -tests, Pearson correlations, and hierarchical multiple regression analyses. Results Participants exhibited significantly superior well-being, t (118) = 4.72, p < .001, d  = 0.86, 95% CI [0.52, 1.20], and social skills, t (118) = 5.14, p < .001, d  = 0.94. Strong correlations emerged between constructs ( r = .68, p < .001). Age moderation revealed stronger young adult effects (15–30 years), β = −.22, p = .012. Hierarchical regression explained 52% well-being variance. Conclusion Christian fellowship constitutes a culturally congruent psychosocial intervention enhancing emotional regulation, social competence, and mental health among Indian Christians.