So far and yet so close: Emergent spirituality and the cultural influence of traditional religion among Italian youth
In sociological discussion the relationship between traditional religion and alternative spirituality has been variously defined on the basis of two main theoretical positions which perceive them as either mutually exclusive - according to the ‘spiritual but not religious’ formula - or as interdepen...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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[2017]
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Social compass
Year: 2017, Volume: 64, Issue: 1, Pages: 130-146 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Southern Italy (motif)
/ Youth (14-21 years)
/ Religious development
/ Religion
/ Culture
/ Influence
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| IxTheo Classification: | AD Sociology of religion; religious policy AG Religious life; material religion CB Christian life; spirituality KBJ Italy |
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| Summary: | In sociological discussion the relationship between traditional religion and alternative spirituality has been variously defined on the basis of two main theoretical positions which perceive them as either mutually exclusive - according to the ‘spiritual but not religious’ formula - or as interdependent. This debate, mostly taking place in Northern Europe and the United States, does not take into account the specific characteristics of other geographical areas such as Southern Europe. The aim of this article is to fill this gap in empirical research by presenting data from a sample survey and interviews with young people in various Italian cities. A qualitative/quantitative analysis of the data shows, on one hand, that alternative spirituality is defined under the cultural influence of traditional religion, which is to say Catholicism functioning as an exemplary model of reference and, on the other hand, suggests broadening the focus of reflection to the religion-spirituality-secularism triad, interrelated fields competing to shape young Italians’ beliefs and practices. |
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| ISSN: | 1461-7404 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Social compass
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0037768616683329 |