The Intensity of Religiousness in Young Persons: A cross-sectional study

Authors

  • Thomas Benesch Pädagogische Hochschule Burgenland

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15135/2016.4.1.90-98

Abstract

The intensity of religious affiliation in young persons should be examined. For this purpose a questionnaire with 18 items was distributed to 160 young persons. A modified religious socialisation index by Huber was chosen to measure religious socialisation. With Huber’s „centrality scale“ it is possible to measure the system of constructs within Abrahamic religions. The regularity and intensity of a religious construct system can provide a valid measure of its centrality within the personality.

Author Biography

Thomas Benesch, Pädagogische Hochschule Burgenland

Thomas Benesch

Pädagogische Hochschule Burgenland
(Pedagogical University for Teacher Education)

Thomas-Alva-Edison-Straße 1

7000 Eisenstadt

Austria

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Published

2016-09-12