Religion, Perceived Unfairness, and Political Protest
Empirical Evidence From East Asian Countries
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6348294 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Wen-Chun Chang (0000-0003-0540-5165, National Taipei University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 967-984 |
| Publication date | 2024-11-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Political Studies Review (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1478-9299 • E-ISSN: 1478-9302 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/14789299231225401 |
| OpenAlex | W4391028938 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 37 |
Religion is considered to have different aspects of influences on political protest, and some have argued that religious participation often mobilizes collective political actions by enhancing individuals’ civic skills and political efficacy. By contrast, religious values and beliefs that emphasize the importance of traditional norms and conformity tend to reduce individuals’ propensities to participate in political protest. The influences of religion on individuals’ attitudes toward coping with injustice and unfairness can be critical for explaining their propensities to participate in political protest. Using data from the fourth wave of the Asian Barometer Survey, this study investigates the role of perceived unfairness in shaping the link between religion and political protest in 13 East Asian countries. In accordance with the arguments of mobilizing and conforming effects, we find that religious attendance increases individuals’ propensities to engage in political protest, while religiosity has a negative effect on political protest. In particular, the results show that the perceived unfairness of income distribution mediates the indirect effects of religion on political protest. They also present that religious affiliations mitigate perceived unfairness and indirectly reduce individuals’ propensities to participate in political protest. Nevertheless, the direct effects of religious attendance on mobilizing political protest are stronger
Church attendance · Conformity · Development economics · Economics · Injustice · Political economy · Political efficacy · Political science · Politics · Religiosity · Sociology · Survey data collection · Voting behavior · Electoral Systems and Political Participation · Law · Psychology · Religion and Society Interactions · Social Capital and Networks · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |