All in the Mind? Psychological, Social, and Religious Predictors of Civic Volunteerism among Churchgoers in England
Numerous studies have shown links between volunteerism and a range of sociological and religious variables, mostly based on work from the usA. This study of volunteering among 5220 lay Anglicans in england tested the idea that individual differences in personality could predict civic participation e...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Brill
2010
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Research in the social scientific study of religion
Year: 2010, Volume: 21, Pages: 1-26 |
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Social sciences
B Angewandte Sozialwissenschaften B Religion & Gesellschaft |
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| Summary: | Numerous studies have shown links between volunteerism and a range of sociological and religious variables, mostly based on work from the usA. This study of volunteering among 5220 lay Anglicans in england tested the idea that individual differences in personality could predict civic participation even after allowing for effects of socio-demographic and religious variables on participation. extraversion significantly increased the probability of civic participation and the number of different areas of activity. emotional stability also significantly increased the chances of volunteering but not the number of areas of activity. tender- versus tough-mindedness had no influence on participation. The results suggest socio-demographic factors may affect the opportunities for civic participation, and personality and theological orientation may affect the propensity to participate. |
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| Contains: | Enthalten in: Research in the social scientific study of religion
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/9789004216464_002 |