Fostering Interaction in a Strict Non-communal Group: A Case Study of Amish Visiting Practices

Frequent interaction among group members fosters affective commitment. Establishing a strong bond to the group is especially important for strict, high cost groups, and yet some such groups have beliefs that make frequent interaction difficult. We use the Old Order Amish as a case study to examine t...

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Authors: Stein, Rachel E. (Author) ; Corcoran, Katie E. (Author) ; Colyer, Corey (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] [2019]
In: Interdisciplinary journal of research on religion
Year: 2019, Volume: 15, Pages: 1-23
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Amish / Visitation service / Religious community / Participation
IxTheo Classification:CH Christianity and Society
KBQ North America
KDH Christian sects
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