A Cross-Cohort Examination of Nonmarital Teenage Childbearing
This paper examines the factors that contribute to the differences in teenage sexual activity and childbearing.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Joint Center for Poverty Research • October 2002

Same-Sex Marriage: The Debate Enjoined
In light of a Vatican directive, this poll asked Canadians whether politicians should adhere to church directives, what politicians should allow to determine their vote (constituents, consciences, church), as well as whether they support the concept of same-sex marriage.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Ipsos-Reid • August 01, 2003

U.S. Religious Landscape Survey Religious Beliefs and Practices: Diverse and Politically Relevant
This is report looks at religion in America with data taken from a wide survey which asked questions on various social issues.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life • Junre 2008

National Survey of American Attitudes on Substance Abuse VIII: Teens and Parents
This document discusses teens' and parents' attitudes on substance abuse, and outlines some factors that affect a teen's level of risk for substance misuse.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University • August 01, 2003

National Survey of American Attitudes on Substance Abuse VI: Teens
This report presents the findings of a 2001 survey that asked teens about their attitudes on substance abuse.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University • February 01, 2001

Religion and Conflict in Family Relationships
This paper explores the effect of religion on the occurrence and resolution of marital and parent-child conflict.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Center for Family and Demographic Research • February 25, 2002

So Help Me God: Substance Abuse, Religion, and Spirituality
This paper analyses the effect that religious commitment has on people's risk of substance abuse.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University • November 2001

Caring Canadians, Involved Canadians: Highlights from the 2000 National Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating
This paper examines, in detail, the time, money and skills that Canadians volunteered to their communities, provinces, and country in 2000 as compared to 1997.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Statistics Canada • 2001

Marital Fertility and Religion: Recent Changes in Spain
This paper examines the effects of religious affiliation and religious commitment on family size and birth spacing decisions in Spain.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Population Research Center • July 2004

Canadian Attitudes on the Family
This survey asked a broad range of questions dealing with all aspects of the attitudes of Canadians toward marital and family satisfaction, work/family balance, taxation, family size, the impacts of cohabitation, divorce, same-sex marriage, parenting and the impact of children on marital satisfaction, and the significance of religion.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Focus on the Family (Canada) • June 01, 2002

Intergenerational Religious Dynamics and Adolescent Delinquency
This study found lower levels of delinquency among youth with a shared religiosity with their mothers.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• The University of North Carolina Press • June 2004

Canada at a Glance 2008
This brief provides a cross-section of data indicating current social and economic trends in Canada.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Statistics Canada • February 26, 2008

Social Organization as a Path to Self-control: Does Religious Participation Promote Character Development?
This paper discusses theory and empirical research concerned with religious participation and character development.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• The Center for Vision and Values • December 23, 2008

1998 CASA National Survey of American Attitudes on Substance Abuse IV: Teens, Teachers and Principals
This report presents the findings of a 1998 survey that asked teens, teachers, and principals about their attitudes on substance abuse and their understanding of the prevalence of the problem.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University • September 01, 1998

Generation Gap in Values, Behaviors: As Marriage and Parenthood Drift Apart, Public Is Concerned About Social Impact
This national survey by the Pew Research Centre assesses American's attitudes and behaviours in regards to childbearing and family life.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Pew Research Center • July 1, 2007

School Choice and Student Performance: Are Private Schools Really Better?
This paper compares the quality of education in public and private schools and finds that religious schools are slightly inferior in mathematics and science, yet benefit from increased security and discipline, greater opportunities for specialized courses, and extracurricular activities.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Institute for Research on Poverty • September 01, 1997

Australian Social Trends 1994: Religion - Special Feature: Religion and Education
This article looks at statistics on the religious affiliation of schools and students in Australia, as well as the educational qualifications of those who identify with a particular religion.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Australian Bureau of Statistics • February 22, 2001

The Role of the Family in Democracy: Obstacle or Necessity?
This paper discusses democracy and the family, and looks at how these two roads intersect in terms of parental authority, educational autonomy and definition of family.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Centre for Cultural Renewal • 1997

Canada At A Glance 2007
This report provides statistics on population, education, households and income in Canada including family-specific statistics such as the number of families headed by married couples, common law couples and lone-parents.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Statistics Canada • April 5, 2007

Australian Social Trends 1994: Religion - Special Feature: Religion and Marriage
This article looks at the influence of religion on marriage ceremonies, and the role of religious affiliation in marital relationships.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Australian Bureau of Statistics • February 22, 2001

Adolescents' Transition to First Intercourse, Religiosity and Attitudes About Sex
This paper examines the relationship between religiosity, sexual attitudes and sex.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Center for Demography and Ecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison • 2001/2002

The Well-being of Canada’s Young Adults in 2000: A Fact Book and Preliminary Analysis
This paper examines the overall well-being of young Canadians (age 15-34).
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Christian Commitment Research Institute • June 2003

Religion as a Determinant of Economic and Demographic Behavior in the United States
This paper examines the effects of religious commitment on choice of a marriage partner, union formation and dissolution, childbearing, female time allocation, educational attainment, earnings, and wealth among individuals and families in the United States.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Institute for the Study of Labor • November 2004

Cultural-Community Divorce and the Family Law Act 1975: A Proposal to Clarify the Law
This paper addresses the impact of divorce on different cultural communities, particularly Islamic and Jewish cultures.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Commonwealth of Australia • August 2001

Intergenerational Religious Dynamics and Adolescent Delinquency
This article examines the impact that religion can have on either reducing or promoting adolescent delinquency.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• The University of North Carolina Press • June 2004

Buffering Effect of Religiosity for Adolescent Substance Use
This study finds that adolescents who hold religious beliefs are less likely to do drugs, smoke, or drink, suggesting that religiosity buffers the effects of life stress on adolescent substance use.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• American Psychological Association • 2003

Finding Meaning in Religious Practices: The Relation Between Religious Holiday Rituals and Marital Satisfaction
This article demonstrates that having shared religious holiday rituals can positively affect marital satisfaction.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• American Psychological Association • 2001

Private School Universe Survey: 1999 to 2000
This report provides statistical information pertaining to private school characteristics, including school size, school level, religious orientation, location, community type and program focus.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• National Center for Education Statistics • August 2001

Religious Observance: Marriage and Family
This article argues that religion has a significant influence on an individual's attitudes on sex, marriage, and family.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Statistics Canada • Autumn 1998

Religious Commitment in Canada's Metro and Non-Metro Areas in 1997
This document examines the religious commitment and participation of Canadians and reports that an estimated one third of the population regularly attends religious services.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Christian Commitment Research Institute • December 2000

Religious Commitment and Volunteering Parents: Who Volunteers and How are Their Lives Affected
This paper discusses the volunteer activities of Canadian parents, and examines the factors that influence their likelihood of becoming involved in their communities.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• The Christian Commitment Research Institute • November 2000

Religious Commitment in Canada, 1997 and 2000
This book looks extensively at the level of religious commitment in Canada, and explores a number of related issues, including rates of church attendance and religious participation.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Christian Commitment Research Institute • February 2003

The Role of Faith Based Organizations in Crime Prevention and Justice
This paper explores the impact of religion on crime intervention and prevention, focusing on the potential challenges, consequences, and benefits resulting from such faith-based programs.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Welfare Policy Center of the Hudson Institute • April 1999

Faith-Based Institutions and High Risk Youth
This paper explores the role of church and religion in developing and running programs for high-risk, delinquent, youth.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Public/Private Ventures • Spring 2000

The Importance of Religion for the Children and Parents of Canada's Northern Territories
This article uses data collected from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth to describe religious commitment among children in nothern Canada.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• The Christian Commitment Research Institute • February 2001

Decline in Number of Canadians Who Believe Religious Practice is Important
This article discusses the results of a recent poll which examines the importance of religion to Canadians.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Center for Research and Information on Canada • September 09, 2004

Faith-Based Funding Backed, But Church-State Doubts Abound
This paper investigates public views on the role of religion in shaping social values, influencing political agendas, and funding welfare and social service programs.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Pew Research Center for the People & the Press • April 10, 2001

Religion: The Forgotten Factor In Cutting Youth Crime and Saving At-Risk Urban Youth
This paper assesses the role of religion in understanding and explaining juvenile delinquency.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Manhattan Institute for Policy Research • February 01, 1998

Americans Struggle with Religion's Role at Home and Abroad
This American survey explores popular views on morality, the Muslim faith, world religions, the role of religion, and the influence of religious belief in the realm of policy and politics.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• The Pew Research Center for the People and the Press • March 20, 2002

Australian Social Trends 1994: Religion - Special Feature: Trends in Religious Affiliation
This document examines statistics on the religious affiliation of Australians according to age, gender, and place of birth.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Australian Bureau of Statistics • February 22, 2001

Multiple-Risk Behaviour in Adolescents and Young Adults
This paper explores the factors that contribute to multiple-risk behaviour in adolescents, the characteristics of those involved in such behaviour, and possible deterrents to participation in risky actions such as smoking, binge drinking, and high-risk sexual behaviour.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Statistics Canada • October 01, 1998

Chamberlain v. School District #36 (Surrey)
This Supreme Court decision reviews the legality of three books with homosexual content to be a part of the Surrey School District Curriculum.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Canadian Legal Information Institute • December 16, 1998

Religious Involvement and Children’s Well-Being: What Research Tells Us (And What It Doesn’t)
This paper explores the impact of religion on the behaviour and well-being of children and youth.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• Child Trends • September 01, 2002

Men’s Behavior Change Following Infection With a Sexually Transmitted Disease
This study looks at how race, religious affiliation, marital status, level of education, and age of first sexual encounter affect the likelihood that a man will change his sexual behaviour if he learns that he is infected with a sexually transmitted disease.
• Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation
• The Alan Guttmacher Institute • August 01, 1997