Religious Socialization and Educational Attainment among African Americans: An Empirical Assessment

Focuses on the role of religion as an agent of socialization for African Americans, with educational attainment examined as the outcome. Study of 921 Black adults indicates that religious socialization is positively related to educational attainment. (JB)

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Published inThe Journal of Negro education Vol. 60; no. 3; p. 411
Main Authors Brown, Diane R, Gary, Lawrence E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.07.1991
Subjects
Adults
Blacks
Church Role
Educational Attainment
Religion
Religious Factors
Socialization
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Summary:Focuses on the role of religion as an agent of socialization for African Americans, with educational attainment examined as the outcome. Study of 921 Black adults indicates that religious socialization is positively related to educational attainment. (JB)
ISSN:0022-2984
DOI:10.2307/2295493