Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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352211 | Computers in Human Behavior | 2007 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
Online religious forums allow individuals to meet and interact with others who share their faith, beliefs, and values from the privacy of their homes. Active membership in traditional religious organizations has been shown to fulfill important social needs and to be associated with a number of benefits for the individuals involved. The survey study we report here found that many of the self and social benefits derived from participation in local religious institutions also accrue for those who take part in virtual religious forums. These interactive online forums were found to attract both those who are actively engaged in their local religious organizations and those who are unaffiliated.
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Authors
Katelyn Y.A. McKenna, Kelly J. West,