Social Networks and Civic Participation and Efficacy in Two Evangelical Protestant Churches

This research note examines the proposition that participation in church—particularly the social interaction that accompanies church participation—is an important source of social capital that promotes civic activity and efficacy. Employing survey data from over 600 attendees of two evangelical Prot...

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Main Author: Schwadel, Philip (Author)
Contributors: Cheadle, Jacob E. (Other) ; Malone, Sarah E. (Other) ; Stout, Michael (Other)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer [2016]
In: Review of religious research
Year: 2016, Volume: 58, Issue: 2, Pages: 305-317
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B USA / Evangelical movement / Church congregation / Social network / Social engagement / Religious commitment
IxTheo Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
CH Christianity and Society
KBQ North America
KDG Free church
RB Church office; congregation
Further subjects:B Church
B Social Networks
B Evangelical protestant
B Civic efficacy
B Civic activity
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
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