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Portraits of Protestant Teens: A Report on Teenagers in Major U.S. Denominations


  Author: Philip Schwadel, Christian Smith
Publisher: National Study of Youth and Religion
Publication:
Document Date:                  2005
Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Religion and Family
Related Categories:
Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Sexual Activity
Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Substance Use/Abuse
Family, Religion and Culture > Church Attendance
Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Commitment
 

This report based on the National Study of Youth and Religion survey examines the religious beliefs and practices of American Protestant teens. The report reveals that teens from conservative denominations tend to adhere to the beliefs of their denominations more than mainline churches. The survey examines the degree to which beliefs influence choices and behaviours. The authors discovered that in many cases, teens construct belief systems that include conflicting views.

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