ERIC Number: EJ988969
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Mar
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-1938-8926
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When Race and Religion Collide: The Effect of Religion on Interracial Friendship during College
Park, Julie J.
Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, v5 n1 p8-21 Mar 2012
This study analyzes data from the National Longitudinal Study of Freshmen (NLSF) to examine whether religious affiliation and involvement are related to the outcome of interracial friendship in the fourth year of college. When controlling for students' demographic characteristics, institutional characteristics, and previous levels of interracial friendship, being Protestant or Jewish was negatively related to interracial friendship. In addition, students who reported higher levels of religious salience and involvement in campus religious organizations were significantly less likely to have close friends of another race by the fourth year of college. Findings highlight the need for educators to understand the role of religion in shaping students' precollege and college experiences with diversity. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Longitudinal Studies, Role of Religion, Role, Race, Friendship, Racial Relations, College Seniors, Protestants, Jews, Student Participation, Religious Organizations, Student Subcultures
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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