Congregational Cohesion, Retention, and the Consequences of Size Reduction: A Longitudinal Network Analysis of an Old Order Amish Church
Congregations depend on their members for their success and survival. Yet there is a lack of research examining congregational retention or exit. Social networks are key to understanding religious group dynamics including retention; however, research on religious communities using network analysis i...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Oxford Univ. Press
[2020]
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Sociology of religion
Year: 2020, Volume: 81, Issue: 2, Pages: 206-229 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Amish
/ Municipality
/ Group cohesion
/ Network analysis (Sociology)
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IxTheo Classification: | AD Sociology of religion; religious policy KBQ North America KDH Christian sects |
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