His research interest also includes study of prayer and health. Recent research has suggested that prayer may be among the most frequently used ways of coping with chronic illness and distress. However, the effect of prayer on immunity, physical well-being, and psychological distress has not been adequately investigated. A feasibility study is presently being completed on disclosure during prayer and the immune system. Future studies in this area will likely target the effect of expressing thoughts and feelings during prayer on physiologically measured and emotional outcomes.