Abstract
This study explored religious disaffiliation among Mormons. An exploratory survey research design was used to gather information from former Mormons. Life satisfaction ratings were compared with variables relating to religious disaffiliation. Statistically significant relationships were found between life satisfaction and believing that life had improved since disaffiliating from the church, as well as replacing LDS Church involvement with other activities. No other statistically significant relationships emerged. Most respondents report high life satisfaction in spite of strained relationships with LDS Church members. Findings suggest that disaffiliates enjoy higher life satisfaction when a disaffiliation narrative emphasizing self-actualization and self-efficacy is developed. Future research is important to understand religious disaffiliation in the United States. Implications for multi-level social work practice are discussed.