Sociodemographic Characteristics of Religious Groups in Canada
Religious differences in socioeconomic and family characteristics have been the topic for numerous studies. Since most analyses of religious groups rely on sample data, most of our information applies to relatively large aggregations: we know little about smaller denominations. By utilizing special...
| Published in: | Sociological analysis |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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1986
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Sociological analysis
Year: 1986, Volume: 47, Issue: 1, Pages: 54-65 |
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| Summary: | Religious differences in socioeconomic and family characteristics have been the topic for numerous studies. Since most analyses of religious groups rely on sample data, most of our information applies to relatively large aggregations: we know little about smaller denominations. By utilizing special tabulations from the 1981 Canadian Census, this paper compares 19 religious groups in terms of several socioeconomic and family characteristics. Standardized distributions also are presented which adjust for age, sex, and regional differences between religious groups. Correlations and covariance analysis of these variables indicate a high degree of association between socioeconomic and family characteristics. Religions characterized by low socioeconomic status exhibit more traditional family behavior; and high SES religions have lower rates of marriage and fertility, but higher divorce rates. |
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| ISSN: | 2325-7873 |
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.2307/3711278 |