Village, Andrew and Francis, Leslie J. (2010) All in the mind? : psychological, social and religious predictors of civic volunteerism among churchgoers in England. In: Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion. Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion , Vol. 21 . BRILL, pp. 1-26. ISBN 90 04 18523 2

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A number of studies have shown links between volunteerism and a range of sociological and religious variables, mostly based on work from the USA. This study of volunteering among 5220 lay Anglicans in England tested the idea that individual differences in personality could predict civic participation even after allowing for the effects of socio-demographic and religious variables on civic participation. Extraversion significantly increased the probability of civic participation, and the number of different areas of activity among those who did participate. Emotional stability (Neuroticism scale) also significantly increased the chances of volunteering, but not the number of areas of activity among participants. Tender- versus tough-mindedness (Psychoticism scale) had no influence on civic participation in what was a generally tender-minded sample. The results suggest that while socio-demographic factors may affect the opportunities for civic participation, personality and theological orientation may affect the propensity of individuals to participate.

Item Type:	Book Item
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute of Education
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Voluntarism -- Psychological aspects, Voluntarism -- Religious aspects -- Anglicans, Voluntarism -- Great Britain, Anglicans -- Great Britain -- Psychology
Series Name:	Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion
Publisher:	BRILL
ISBN:	90 04 18523 2
Book Title:	Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion
Date:	2010
Volume:	Vol. 21
Page Range:	pp. 1-26
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access
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