Title

The Effects Of Switching On Denominational Subcultures

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 altitudes. 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.

Publication Date

1-1-2001

Publication Title

Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion

Volume

40

Issue

3

Number of Pages

515-525

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1111/0021-8294.00074

Socpus ID

33748146539 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/33748146539

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