Internal Conflict Associated with Disaffiliation from the Roman Catholic Church

In modern Western societies, disaffiliation frequently occurs within the field of religion. To date, many studies have analysed what motivates people to leave religious institutions. However, whether they face internal conflicts during this process has not been intensely studied. Based on Festinger’...

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Authors: Riegel, Ulrich 1966- (Author) ; Jäckel, Marie (Author) ; Faix, Tobias 1969- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2022
In: Journal of empirical theology
Year: 2022, Volume: 35, Issue: 1, Pages: 76-94
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Holy See (motif), Diözese Essen / Leaving the church / Psychic conflict (motif)
RelBib Classification:CH Christianity and Society
KBB German language area
KDB Roman Catholic Church
RB Church office; congregation
ZD Psychology
Further subjects:B Internal conflict
B Cognitive Dissonance
B Disaffiliation
B Qualitative Research
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