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ERIC Number: EJ1344566
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 25
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1065-6219
EISSN: EISSN-1934-4945
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A Systems-Theory Analysis of the Relationship between Communication, Beliefs/Practices, Religiosity, Spirituality and Expected Future Religious Practices of College Students
Williams-Smith, Rachel; McMillan, Sally J.
Journal of Research on Christian Education, v31 n1 p88-112 2022
This study uses systems theory to explore relationships between individual, micro, meso, and macro factors and expected future religious practices of students studying at a Seventh-day Adventist university. The study operationalizes system theory in context of both public relations and spirituality. The primary purpose is to understand relationship between each level of systems theory and students' expectations about future religious practices. Key recommendations include the need to increase use of digital communication tools, the value of distinguishing between understanding and belief/action at the micro level, and the importance of supporting spiritual development outside the context of organized religion.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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