Entry:

Nelson, Lynn D. and Bromley, David G., "Another Look at Conversion and Defection in Conservative Churches," in Falling from the Faith: Causes and Consequences of Religious Apostasy, David G. Bromley (eds.), Newbury Park: Sage Publications, 1988.


Abstract:

Conversion has been a very significant factor in the recent growth of conservative churches. Most religious switching occurring among theological similar churches.

GSS Years:

1973-1985

GSS Codebook Variables referenced by document:

Variable Name

Variable Label

 
 
RELIG

RS RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE

DENOM

SPECIFIC DENOMINATION

OTHER

OTHER PROTESTANT DENOMINATIONS

RELIG16

RELIGION IN WHICH RAISED

DENOM16

DENOMINATION IN WHICH R WAS RAISED

OTH16

OTHER PROTESTANT DENOMINATIONS