Establishing Faith – The Close Relationships, the Early Influences and the Aspect of Integrity and Trust: A Mixed Method Study Among 30–40-year old’s in Norway
This study examines the establishment of Christian faith amongst Norwegians aged 30–40, with focus on the impact and nature of early religious influences. Employing an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, the research synthesizes quantitative data from 585 participants, complemented by quali...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2025
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| In: |
Journal of youth and theology
Year: 2025, Volume: 24, Issue: 1, Pages: 118-143 |
| IxTheo Classification: | CB Christian life; spirituality KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history KBE Northern Europe; Scandinavia RF Christian education; catechetics ZA Social sciences |
| Further subjects: | B
religious upbringing
B Adolescents B Generations B religious influence B Christian Faith |
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| Summary: | This study examines the establishment of Christian faith amongst Norwegians aged 30–40, with focus on the impact and nature of early religious influences. Employing an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, the research synthesizes quantitative data from 585 participants, complemented by qualitative follow-ups with 10 respondents from the initial cohort. The tripartite investigation probes into the dynamics of Christian faith formation in this demographic. It particularly scrutinizes the synergy between personal relationships and engagement in Christian practices. The findings suggest a composite of activities that collectively underscore their significance. While youth ministry and parental influence during adolescence play notable roles, the qualities embodied in personal relationships – characterized by warmth, trustworthiness, and integrity – may be more crucial than the structural aspects of the relationships themselves. These insights contest conventional views of predominant influences on faith formation and religious acculturation, underscoring the salience of authentic interpersonal connections in navigating one’s spiritual trajectory. |
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| ISSN: | 2405-5093 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of youth and theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/24055093-bja10064 |
