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Religion and the Meaning of Work.
- Source :
- Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion; Jun94, Vol. 33 Issue 2, p135, 13p, 3 Charts, 1 Graph
- Publication Year :
- 1994
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Abstract
- Most studies of work focus almost exclusively on secular antecedents of work commitment, "work involvement and work as a "central life interest." We argue that religion also influences the way people think of work. We use data from 1,869 Protestants and Catholics to test a theory that includes six religious factors, five work conditions, and other personal attributes. Work-related factors have the most effect, followed by religion, especially religious commitment and social justice beliefs. Among personal attributes, education, family income, and gender have a significant effect on orientations toward work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- RELIGION
CHRISTIANS
FAMILIES
CATHOLICS
SOCIAL justice
HUMANITIES
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00218294
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 9412022092
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2307/1386600