Religiosity and Altruism: Exploring the Link and its Relation to Happiness

This article investigates whether there is a link between religiosity and altruism for individuals and, more specifically, how this link is experienced. The study applies both statistical analysis of survey data and phenomenological analysis of interview material. The analysis both questions the oft...

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Main Author: Pessi, Anne Birgitta (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Carfax Publ. [2011]
In: Journal of contemporary religion
Year: 2011, Volume: 26, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-18
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