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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Keeping the faith! Drivers of participation in spiritually-based communities |
Author: | Granger, K. Lu, V. Conduit, J. Crouch, R. Habel, C. |
Citation: | Journal of Business Research, 2014; 67(2):68-75 |
Publisher: | Elsevier Science Inc |
Issue Date: | 2014 |
ISSN: | 0148-2963 1873-7978 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Karen Granger, Vinh Nhat Lu, Jodie Conduit, Roberta Veale, Cullen Habel |
Abstract: | Spiritually based communities (SBCs) provide a range of economic and social benefits to society. Declining memberships prompt a need for greater understanding and insight into the factors that drive participation in these communities. This study provides a conceptual model depicting religiosity as the core driver of donation of time, money and attendances at religious services. The model further indicates that the impact of belief in a 'higher being' on participation in SBCs is moderated by age, income, time available for socialization, desire to make a social contribution, and need for social interaction. A preliminary investigation in Australia provides strong support for the model, serving as a starting point for a number of future studies on the behaviors of SBC members. © 2013. |
Keywords: | Spiritual communities Religiosity Volunteering Philanthropy Social Age Income |
Rights: | Crown Copyright © 2013 Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.jbusres.2013.03.013 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2013.03.013 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 4 Business School publications |
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