Marital and Family Orientations among Highly Religious Young Adults: Comparing Latter-Day Saints with Traditional Christians

Keywords

Christianity, Latter-day Saints, Catholics, Protestants, marriage, family

Abstract

This study compared highly religious Latter-day Saints (Mormons) with highly religious traditional Christians (Catholics and Protestants), and individuals who claim no religious affiliation, on their attitudes about and behaviors in marriage and family relationships. Participants were selected by level of religiosity, as well as denominational membership. Differences are reported by affiliation and gender. Results showed that highly religious Latter-day Saints and traditional Christians have numerous similarities in their attitudes and behaviors regarding family issues. However, some significant differences between highly religious Latter-day Saints and their traditional Christian counterparts were found. This was particularly true in comparisons of values and attitudes, and less so in current relationship characteristics and behaviors. Furthermore, the highly religious groups' attitudes and behaviors differed significantly from non-affiliated individuals.

Original Publication Citation

Carroll, J. S., Linford, S.T., Holman, T. B., & Busby, D. M. (2000). Marital and Family Orientations Among Highly Religious Young Adults: Comparing Latter-day Saints with Traditional Christians. Review of Religious Research, 42, 193-205.

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2000-12

Permanent URL

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/7137

Publisher

Review of Religious Research

Language

English

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Family Life

University Standing at Time of Publication

Full Professor

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