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Publication Date: 2012
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Exploring a Hidden Form of Minority Status: College Students' Religious Affiliation and Well-Being
Bowman, Nicholas A.; Small, Jenny L.
Journal of College Student Development, v53 n4 p491-509 Jul-Aug 2012
Despite the importance of religion in many college students' lives, little is known about how religious affiliation is associated with student growth and development. This study examines the relationship between college students' religious affiliations and well-being using a longitudinal sample of 14,527 students at 136 institutions. Analyses show that students who do not identify with any religious affiliation have reduced well-being compared with mainline Christian students. Moreover, engaging in religious activities and attending an institution with an inclusive religious climate are associated with greater gains in well-being. Implications for practice and future research are discussed. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: College Students, Religion, Religious Factors, Student Development, Correlation, Well Being, Longitudinal Studies, Christianity, Educational Environment, Minority Groups, Institutional Characteristics, Student Experience, College Freshmen, Church Related Colleges, Age Differences, Racial Differences, Parents, Educational Attainment, Grade Point Average
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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