Byrne, Gareth, Francis, Leslie J., McKenna, Ursula and Sweetman, Bernadette (2019) Exploring the personal, social and spiritual worldview of male adolescent atheists within the Republic of Ireland : an empirical enquiry. In: Byrne, Gareth and Francis, Leslie J., (eds.) Religion and Education: The voices of young people in Ireland. Dublin, Ireland: Veritas, pp. 247-269. ISBN 9781847308900

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Abstract

The changing religious landscape of the Republic of Ireland is reflected in lower levels of religious practice and in increasing levels of non-belief. This study examines the personal, social and spiritual correlates of atheism among adolescent males (13- to 15-years of age) by comparing the views of 286 atheists with the views of 719 theists across ten domains: religious belief, belief in transcendence, belief in science, evolution and creation, personal wellbeing, cultural diversity, respect for religion, signs of religious diversity, influences on views about religion, and importance of religion. The data demonstrate the significant personal, social and spiritual differences between male adolescent theists and atheists in Ireland.

Item Type:	Book Item
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Centre for Education Studies (2013- )
Publisher:	Veritas
Place of Publication:	Dublin, Ireland
ISBN:	9781847308900
Book Title:	Religion and Education: The voices of young people in Ireland
Editor:	Byrne, Gareth and Francis, Leslie J.
Official Date:	2019
Dates:	Date Event 2019 Published
Number of Pages:	287
Page Range:	pp. 247-269
Status:	Not Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
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