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Clusters of religiosity of Portuguese population
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Abstract This article, based on evs 2008, presents clusters of religiosity regarding the Portuguese population. The author based his research on multiple correspondence analysis and clusters analysis, using one indicator for each dimension of religiosity (belief, practice, and attitude). Five clusters of rel... view more
This article, based on evs 2008, presents clusters of religiosity regarding the Portuguese population. The author based his research on multiple correspondence analysis and clusters analysis, using one indicator for each dimension of religiosity (belief, practice, and attitude). Five clusters of religiosity were found: non-practicing heterodox believers, occasional practicing heterodox believers, skeptical Catholics, intermediate Catholics, and observant Catholics. These clusters were crossed with socio-demographic indicators and indicators to assess individualization.... view less
Keywords
religiousness; individualization; Catholicism; social factors; demographic factors; gender-specific factors; Portugal
Classification
Sociology of Religion
Document language
English
Publication Year
2015
Page/Pages
p. 605-631
Journal
Análise Social (2015) 216
ISSN
2182-2999
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed