Singleness, sex, and spirituality: how religion affects the experience of being single in Indonesia

In Indonesia, marital status and religion are important social attributes, with sex being culturally and legally restricted to marriage. This begs the question of how Indonesian never-married individuals manage their needs relating to sexuality and belonging. The study particularly outlines the role...

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Main Author: Himawan, Karel Karsten (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2020
In: Mental health, religion & culture
Year: 2020, Volume: 23, Issue: 2, Pages: 204-215
Further subjects:B Spirituality
B Chastity
B Sex
B Religion
B never-married
B singleness
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