Religion follows patterns of politicization during COVID-19
Research shows people turn to religion in times of fear and uncertainty—and March 2020 was one of those times.
Social Sciences
Apr 08, 2021
3
6
The Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion (JSSR) is a multi-disciplinary journal that publishes articles, research notes, and book reviews on the social scientific study of religion. Published articles are representative of the best current theoretical and methodological treatments of religion. Manuscripts are subjected to a double-blind review process.
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Website
- http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1468-5906
- Impact factor
- 1.348 (2011)
Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion
Multiracial congregations in U.S. have nearly tripled, study finds
Racially diverse congregations have more than tripled in the United States over the past 20 years, and the percentage of all-white congregations has declined, according to a study by a Baylor University sociologist and two ...
Social Sciences
Nov 11, 2020
3
14
Religion shapes American attitudes about gun ownership, study shows
Whether it's a fear of violence or a steadfast belief in constitutional rights, Americans have strong opinions on why they need guns. But concerns about Satan and Armageddon also enter into their decision-making.
Social Sciences
Aug 04, 2020
0
6
Study finds gay and bisexual youth more likely to abandon churchgoing as they reach adulthood
Religious beliefs have shaped societal attitudes toward sexual minorities, with many religious denominations vocally opposing expanded sexual minority rights. Because of this stigmatization, lesbian, gay and bisexual individuals ...
Social Sciences
Jun 29, 2020
0
6
More purple than blue: Religiously unaffiliated vary in political beliefs
For decades, research examining the intersection of religion and politics counted the religious "nones"—or the unaffiliated—as a small, homogeneous and liberal group, and conservatives have treated them as such.
Social Sciences
Feb 18, 2020
5
17
Belief in the 'prosperity gospel' does not turn people into successful entrepreneurs
Belief in the "Prosperity Gospel"—that God financially blesses faithful followers—does not turn individuals into successful entrepreneurs. But prosperity beliefs can fuel values linked to entrepreneurial thinking, such ...
Social Sciences
May 23, 2019
1
15
Women more likely to take Bible literally, but that may be tied to intimacy, not gender
Women are more likely than men to believe the Bible is literally true, but a recent Baylor University study finds this may have more to do with how people relate to God than it does gender. Both men and women who report high ...
Social Sciences
Feb 19, 2019
3
14
Are the late Stephen Hawking's religious beliefs typical of U.K. scientists?
The late Stephen Hawking famously didn't believe in God. Neither does the renowned Richard Dawkins. But is that typical for U.K. scientists?
Social Sciences
Dec 19, 2018
9
11
Adolescents whose religious mothers die are likely to be less religious as young adults
Bereaved children whose late mothers were very religious are likely to be less religious after their mother dies than youths who did not suffer a maternal loss. Conversely, children whose late mothers placed no importance ...
Social Sciences
Sep 11, 2018
2
1
Muslim and Protestant scientists most likely to experience, perceive religious discrimination
Muslim and Protestant scientists are more likely than other U.S. scientists to experience religious discrimination, according to new research from Rice University and West Virginia University (WVU). The study also shows that ...
Social Sciences
Aug 01, 2018
0
1
