Can voting, trusting others reduce traffic fatalities?
(Phys.org)—CCNY study relates social capital to crash deaths, finds more killed in states scoring low on voting, community involvement and trust.
Jan 04, 2013
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Family commitment blended with strong religion dampens civic participation, researcher finds
Blending religion with familism—a strong commitment to lifelong marriage and childbearing—dampens secular civic participation, according to research by a Baylor University sociologist.
Nov 15, 2012
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Does Cupid play politics? That 'something special' might be your mate's political ideology
Though "variety is the spice of life" and "opposites attract," most people marry only those whose political views align with their own, according to new research from Rice University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. ...
May 10, 2011
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Religion continues to impact voter decision, study finds
Church attendance in western democracies has declined; yet, a new University of Missouri study shows religious beliefs still influence people at the polls.
Apr 21, 2011
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Increased life expectancy discourages religious participation
Churches will continue to attract older congregations as increasing life expectancy encourages people to put off involvement in religion, according to new research.
Apr 11, 2011
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Study: U.S. church attendance steady, but makeup of churchgoers changes
(PhysOrg.com) -- U.S. church attendance rates have held relatively steady over the past three and a half decades, a new study shows. But the makeup of the nation's congregations has undergone significant changes during that ...
Apr 12, 2010
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Study shows how college major and religious faith affect each other
(PhysOrg.com) -- College students who major in the social sciences and humanities are likely to become less religious, while those majoring in education are likely to become more religious.
Jul 31, 2009
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