Citation
Pearce, Lisa D. (2015). Religion and Youth.. Wright, James D. (Ed.) (pp. 298-306). Oxford, England: Elsevier Press.
Abstract
The study of religion and youth continues to grow and improve, fostering the development of new theories and data. Research on youth and religion generally fits six themes: (1) trends in religiosity and spirituality; (2) how religious or spiritual identity develops and changes; (3) how social networks, institutions, and contexts both shape and are shaped by youth religiosity and spirituality; (4) youth agency in the development of their religious or spiritual identity; (5) the degree to which religiosity or spirituality promotes well-being and prevents risky behavior; and (6) when religion has negative consequences for youth. In this article, I discuss theories, current knowledge, data, and methods common to these themes.
URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.84031-3Reference Type
Book Section
Year Published
2015
Author(s)
Pearce, Lisa D.
ORCiD
Pearce - 0000-0001-6210-863X
