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Keeping the faith! Drivers of participation in spiritually-based communities

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  • Granger, Karen
  • Lu, Vinh Nhat
  • Conduit, Jodie
  • Veale, Roberta
  • Habel, Cullen

Abstract

Spiritually based communities (SBCs) provide a range of economic and social benefits to society. Declining memberships prompt a need for greater understanding and insight into the factors that drive participation in these communities. This study provides a conceptual model depicting religiosity as the core driver of donation of time, money and attendances at religious services. The model further indicates that the impact of belief in a ‘higher being’ on participation in SBCs is moderated by age, income, time available for socialization, desire to make a social contribution, and need for social interaction. A preliminary investigation in Australia provides strong support for the model, serving as a starting point for a number of future studies on the behaviors of SBC members.

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  • Granger, Karen & Lu, Vinh Nhat & Conduit, Jodie & Veale, Roberta & Habel, Cullen, 2014. "Keeping the faith! Drivers of participation in spiritually-based communities," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 67(2), pages 68-75.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jbrese:v:67:y:2014:i:2:p:68-75
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2013.03.013
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