The effects of switching on denominational subcultures

    Authors

    D. A. Gay; J. P. Lynxwiler;C. W. Peek

    Comments

    Authors: contact us about adding a copy of your work at STARS@ucf.edu

    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

    WOS:000170502000013

    ISSN

    0021-8294

    Share

    COinS