Risk Preference Theory and Gender Differences in Religiousness: A Replication and Extension

Almost 25 years ago, Miller and Hoffmann developed a theory of risk preferences as a way to account for gender differences in religiousness. Although several subsequent studies have purportedly examined the theory, there has been no genuine replication of their empirical analysis. This study provide...

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Main Author: Hoffmann, John P. 1962- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell [2019]
In: Journal for the scientific study of religion
Year: 2019, Volume: 58, Issue: 1, Pages: 210-230
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Risk-taking / Sex difference / Religiosity
RelBib Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
AG Religious life; material religion
CB Christian life; spirituality
KBQ North America
Further subjects:B Gender differences
B Religiousness
B risk preferences
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