Mechanisms of the Role of Religion in Adolescence: A Case Study of Palestinian Youth

Authors

Lance Erickson, Brigham Young University
Dr. Brian K. Barbar, Brigham Young University

Keywords

religion, adolescence, Palestinian youth, social control mechanism

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Sociology

Abstract

The role of religion in adolescence has been given considerable attention in past decades. The majority of this attention has been concerned with religion as a social control mechanism (1), and therefore has focused on its relationship to adolescent deviance and drug use. Although relatively few in number, there have been some studies on more psychological outcomes such as psychological well being, self-esteem, and loneliness (1; 2; 3; 4). These studies have shown that youth who are more involved in religion are less likely to be deviant and more likely to have higher levels of psychological well-being.

Recommended Citation

Erickson, Lance and Barbar, Dr. Brian K. (2014) "Mechanisms of the Role of Religion in Adolescence: A Case Study of Palestinian Youth," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 367.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/367