The variety of deconversion experiences: contours of a concept in respect to empirical research
This article presents an outline of historical and situational arguments which suggest a focus on deconversion, an outline of conversion research and its consequences for deconversion, and a discussion of extant empirical research on deconversion. The discussion then focuses on the conceptualization...
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Format: | Print Article |
Language: | English |
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Sage Publications Ltd.
2004
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In: |
Archive for the psychology of religion
Year: 2004, Volume: 26, Pages: 181-200 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Dekonversion
/ Religious experience
B Religiosity / Typology |
IxTheo Classification: | AE Psychology of religion |
Parallel Edition: | Electronic
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Summary: | This article presents an outline of historical and situational arguments which suggest a focus on deconversion, an outline of conversion research and its consequences for deconversion, and a discussion of extant empirical research on deconversion. The discussion then focuses on the conceptualization of deconversion and compiles the features from which a comprehensive concept of deconversion may emerge. The core features of the deconversion concept which is suggested in this article are complemented by dimensions of diversity which also include a developmental perspective (from the religious styles perspective). This has implications for future research. |
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ISSN: | 0084-6724 |
Contains: | In: Archive for the psychology of religion
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