Happily Religious
The Surprising Sources of Happiness Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Adults
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2291784 |
|---|---|
| Authors | M N Barringer (0000-0003-4203-1350, University of Central Florida, corresponding author), David A Gay (0000-0003-4690-7962, University of Central Florida) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 87 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 75-96 |
| Publication date | 2017-02-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Sociological Inquiry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0038-0245 • E-ISSN: 1475-682X |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/soin.12154 |
| OpenAlex | W2557355187 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 24 |
| References cited | 56 |
This article analyzes the impact of religion on reported levels of subjective well-being (general happiness) among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) adults. Although previous studies find religious affiliation to be a significant predictor of subjective well-being among the general population in the United States, limited quantitative research investigates general happiness among sexual and gender minorities. This study augments the existing literature by using a national survey of LGBT adults conducted by the Pew Research Center in 2013. The results show that religious affiliation is a significant predictor of LGBT individuals' happiness. LGBT individuals who identify as Catholic, agnostic or atheist, or with no particular religious affiliation report lower levels of happiness compared to mainline Protestants. Surprisingly, no significant differences are found between mainline Protestants (whose church doctrine often accepts same-sex relations) and evangelical Protestants (whose church doctrine often condemns same-sex relations). In addition, income is the only control variable that affects general happiness. Our analysis reveals interesting differences in the determinants of subjective well-being between the LGBT and general population
Doctrine · Happiness · Human sexuality · Lesbian · Political science · Population · Sociology · Transgender · Demography · Gender Studies · Law · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Psychology · Religion and Society Interactions · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Social Psychology
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Religious Coping and Physiological, Psychological, Social, and Spiritual Outcomes in Patients with HIV/Aids
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Religious affiliation, internalized homophobia, and mental health in lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals
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Prejudice, social stress, and mental health in lesbian, gay, and bisexual populations
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The Relation of Religious Affiliation, Service Attendance, and Other Factors to Homophobic Attitudes among University Students
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Etiology and Attitudes
How Catholic College Students Think About Homosexuality
The Nexus of Sexual Orientation and Gender in the Determination of Earnings
An Initial Examination of Maintenance Behaviors in Gay and Lesbian Relationships
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Relational and Individual Well-Being Among Cohabitors and Married Individuals in Midlife
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| Citations per year | 2.67 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2017 - 2026 (10) |
| Highly cited | No |