Title
The effects of switching on denominational subcultures
Abbreviated Journal Title
J. Sci. Stud. Relig.
Keywords
PRO-FAMILY ISSUES; RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION; POLITICAL TOLERANCE; BLACK-AMERICANS; UNITED-STATES; SECULARIZATION; PERSPECTIVE; ATTITUDES; PATTERNS; Sociology; Religion
Abstract
For many years, sociologists have examined the role of religious collectivities in shaping individual attitudes and behaviors. This research has assumed that religious groups are the "locus of subcultural differences" in social attitudes. However, scholars have not addressed how denominational mobility or switching affects denominational subcultures. Our research uses data from the General Social Surveys to examine the consequences of switching on denominational subcultures. Our analysis investigates denominational differences in central tendencies and differences in homogeneity for "switchers" and those who remain affiliated with the same religious group over the life course. Further, comparisons of both types of religious group differences are adjusted to account for sociodemographic characteristics. Several promising directions for future research on religious variations in social values and attitudes are discussed.
Journal Title
Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion
Volume
40
Issue/Number
3
Publication Date
1-1-2001
Document Type
Article
Language
English
First Page
515
Last Page
525
WOS Identifier
ISSN
0021-8294
Recommended Citation
"The effects of switching on denominational subcultures" (2001). Faculty Bibliography 2000s. 8003.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2000/8003
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