Pietari Hannikainen
Biographic Data
| ID | 8838807 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Pietari Hannikainen |
| GIVEN NAMES | Pietari |
| FAMILY NAME | Hannikainen |
| SIGNATURE | HANNIKAINEN P |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Helsinki Helsinki Finland |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1928-7828 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Why Are Young Men Increasingly Drawn to Christianity? A Study of Finnish Young Men
Recent surveys in the Global North suggest a possible reversal in established gender patterns of religiosity, with young men increasingly engaging with Christianity. This study examines this development in Finland, a highly secular country, drawing on qualitative individual and small‐group interviews with 30 men attracted to Christianity. Our analysis identifies multiple, overlapping reasons for this engagement. Some reflect long‐standing religio…
Changing values and religiosity
Contrary to earlier assumptions, not (only) is religion declining in modern societies, it is taking new roles in the complex development of (late) modern societies. In empirical studies on values, religiosity has been connected primarily to traditionalist value patterns that highlight stability, traditionality and security. This article, focusing on data collected from members of a renewal movement in the Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Finland (N…
Religion, Spirituality, Well-Being, and Ill-Being in a Church-Renewal Movement
An expanding body of research connects religiosity/spirituality (later R/S) with human well-being and health. While psychological and medical research lacks a common theoretical or theological framework, these dimensions are measured by instruments with a wide variation in quality. As the religious landscapes in Western societies are becoming increasingly plural and complex, the need for developing our understanding and assessment of the role of …
Emerging Patterns of Church Participation. The Community Movement in the Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Finland
This article examines an emerging "community movement" in the national Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Finland. Emerging from the local level, with links to wider renewal networks across Protestant Churches, the movement consists of a variation of 30-40 worship communities that are based on strong roles for laymen, challenging the traditional models of church life. Many communities are expanding and drawing young adults, in contrast to general dev…
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Emerging Patterns of Church Participation. The Community Movement in the Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Finland
This article examines an emerging "community movement" in the national Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Finland. Emerging from the local level, with links to wider renewal networks across Protestant Churches, the movement consists of a variation of 30-40 worship communities that are based on strong roles for laymen, challenging the traditional models of church life. Many communities are expanding and drawing young adults, in contrast to general dev…
Changing values and religiosity
Contrary to earlier assumptions, not (only) is religion declining in modern societies, it is taking new roles in the complex development of (late) modern societies. In empirical studies on values, religiosity has been connected primarily to traditionalist value patterns that highlight stability, traditionality and security. This article, focusing on data collected from members of a renewal movement in the Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Finland (N…
Religion, Spirituality, Well-Being, and Ill-Being in a Church-Renewal Movement
An expanding body of research connects religiosity/spirituality (later R/S) with human well-being and health. While psychological and medical research lacks a common theoretical or theological framework, these dimensions are measured by instruments with a wide variation in quality. As the religious landscapes in Western societies are becoming increasingly plural and complex, the need for developing our understanding and assessment of the role of …
Why Are Young Men Increasingly Drawn to Christianity? A Study of Finnish Young Men
Recent surveys in the Global North suggest a possible reversal in established gender patterns of religiosity, with young men increasingly engaging with Christianity. This study examines this development in Finland, a highly secular country, drawing on qualitative individual and small‐group interviews with 30 men attracted to Christianity. Our analysis identifies multiple, overlapping reasons for this engagement. Some reflect long‐standing religio…
Religion and Society Interactions (4 works) · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology (4 works) · Religiosity (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Religion, Society, and Development (2 works) · Religious studies (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Spirituality (2 works) · Aesthetics (1 works)