Does Religiousness Increase with Age? Age Changes and Generational Differences Over 35 Years

We examine aging patterns and generational trends in religion using 35 years of survey data from 420 four-generation families and in-depth interviews with a subset of 25 families. Results indicate the importance of three time-related effects on religiosity: individual aging and religious development...

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Authors: Bengtson, Vern L. 1941- (Author) ; Silverstein, Merril (Author) ; Putney, Norella M. (Author) ; Harris, Susan C. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell [2015]
In: Journal for the scientific study of religion
Year: 2015, Volume: 54, Issue: 2, Pages: 363-379
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B USA / Religiosity / Age of life / Generations / Cohort analysis / History 1970-2005
RelBib Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
AG Religious life; material religion
CB Christian life; spirituality
KBQ North America
TK Recent history
Further subjects:B Aging
B Religion
B Youth
B Generations
B cohorts
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
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