Entry:
Nelsen, Hart M., "Religious Conformity in an Age of Disbelief: Contextual Effects of Time, Denomination, and Family Processes Upon Church Decline and Apostasy ," American Sociological Review, 46 (October, 1981), 632-640.
Abstract:
Religiosity declines more in liberal, mainline Protestant denominations, than among conservative Protestants. Also religiosity has declined more among males and later-born children.
GSS Years:1972-1980
Other Data Sets:
Minnesota 1980
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GSS Codebook Variables referenced by document: |
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Variable Name |
Variable Label |
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| ATTEND |
HOW OFTEN R ATTENDS RELIGIOUS SERVICES |
| DENOM |
SPECIFIC DENOMINATION |
| REGION |
REGION OF INTERVIEW |