Entry:
Ellison, Christopher G., "Are Religious People Nice People? Evidence from the National Survey of Black Americans," Social Forces, 71 (December, 1992), 411-430.
Abstract:
Religious blacks are more open, less suspicious, and more enjoyable to interview than non-religious blacks. They are also viewed as friendlier and more interested.
GSS Years:1988
Other Data Sets:
NSBA 1979
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GSS Codebook Variables referenced by document: |
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Variable Name |
Variable Label |
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| COOP |
RS ATTITUDE TOWARD INTERVIEW |
| RACE |
RACE OF RESPONDENT |
| RELIG |
RS RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE |
| ATTEND |
HOW OFTEN R ATTENDS RELIGIOUS SERVICES |
| RELITEN |
STRENGTH OF AFFILIATION |
| POSTLIFE |
BELIEF IN LIFE AFTER DEATH |