Sharing Christian Faith Through Social Media: Effects on College Students

This qualitative descriptive study explored how college students describe the influence that encountering Christian faith sharing through social media has on their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Data collection took place through interviews and focus groups followed by thematic analysis of the d...

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Authors: Bowman, Glen A. (Author) ; Sheppard, Tyler J. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Oxford Graduate School 2021
In: Journal of sociology and Christianity
Year: 2021, Volume: 11, Issue: 2, Pages: 35-58
Further subjects:B Social Change
B social behaviors
B hypocrites
B Evangelism
B Social learning theory
B Social networking sites
B Persuasion
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