Religious Practice as Social Exchange: An Explanation of the Empirical Findings

Homans's version of learning theory shows a law-like relationship between reward and religious behavior. It accounts for the associations between frequency of attendance and distinctive beliefs and practices, and between age and church participation. It also explains how norms arise and why con...

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Main Author: Lee, Richard R. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] 1992
In: Sociological analysis
Year: 1992, Volume: 53, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-35
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