Family Facts: Social Science Research on Family, Society & Religion
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suggests that religious practice may help teens stay on track academically....(more) A 2003 study published in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion explored the relationship between adolescents’ religiosity and their performance in school, using data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health. The researchers sought to discern the effects of religious attendance on educational progress, a composite measure based on grades, homework completion, expulsion and truancy records, and student-teacher interactions. The study found that more frequent participation in religious activities was associated with making progress in school, after adjusting for demographic, family, and neighborhood influences. |
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findings on maternal care and child outcomes:
 Children who lived with both parents were more likely to attend religious services...(more) Religious youth tended to exhibit fewer delinquent behaviors...(more) Family Research Experts:
Pat Fagan William H. G. FitzGerald Research Fellow in Family and Cultural Issues Christine Kim Policy Analyst, Domestic Policy Studies Jennifer Marshall Director, Domestic Policy Studies For Interviews call Media Relations at (202) 675-1761 |
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Events:Religious Practice and Civic Life: What the Research Says October 4, 2007 |