Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ546616
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4545
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The Orthogonality of Liberalism and Conservatism among American Evangelical Protestants.
Peck, Sheryl Dickerson
Journal of Social Psychology, v136 n5 p639-45 Oct 1996
Questions 70 politically involved evangelicals on liberal and conservative issues. Discovers a surprising lack of negative correlation (in this instance defined as a strong oppositional belief to positions at the other end of the political spectrum). Discusses possible reasons for this and implications for future research. (MJP)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Behavioral Science Research, Beliefs, Conservatism, Correlation, Cultural Influences, Dogmatism, Higher Education, Ideology, Liberalism, Moral Values, Negative Attitudes, North American Culture, Opinions, Political Attitudes, Political Issues, Protestants, Religious Factors, Social Environment, Social Responsibility, Social Theories, Social Values
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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