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Effect of Nationalism on Religiosity in 30 European Countries
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Abstract The relations between nationalism and religiosity are complex. Although many previous studies consider religion as a precursor of nationalism, Mitchell (2006) shows that in some contexts the relationship is a reciprocal one. The present approach focuses on the connection between nationalism and Chri... view more
The relations between nationalism and religiosity are complex. Although many previous studies consider religion as a precursor of nationalism, Mitchell (2006) shows that in some contexts the relationship is a reciprocal one. The present approach focuses on the connection between nationalism and Christian religiosity in European countries. People who experience rapid social changes are more likely to reinforce their national identity by searching for stability and a new definition of self and of their own identity. Religion can provide content to the reinforced national identity, especially in the context of religious monopoly resulting in the formation of larger groups that have higher potential for political mobilization and are more likely to control more resources especially when they are supported by the state. The article uses survey data provided by European Values Survey (2000 wave) for the Christian population of 30 European societies. Multilevel regression analysis was used for the analysis. The results indicate a positive effect of nationalist ideology on religiosity in countries with higher level of religious concentration, but no special impact of nationalist ideology on religion was found in post-communist countries. Adapted from the source document.... view less
Keywords
regression analysis; value; value-orientation; nationalism; religious factors; Europe; identity formation; religiousness; European Social Survey; religion; Christianity; social change; national identity
Classification
General Sociology, Basic Research, General Concepts and History of Sociology, Sociological Theories
Sociology of Religion
Document language
English
Publication Year
2012
Page/Pages
p. 333-343
Journal
European Sociological Review, 28 (2012) 3
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1093/esr/jcq067
ISSN
1468-2672
Status
Postprint; peer reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications
With the permission of the rights owner, this publication is under open access due to a (DFG-/German Research Foundation-funded) national or Alliance license.