Naslov
Strengthening family cohesion through shared participation of family members in religious activities

Autori
Berc, Gordana ; Blažeka Kokorić, Slavica ; Dučkić, Anita

Izvornik
Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work: Social Thought (1542-6432) 36 (2017), 3; 326-345

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
family cohesion, level of conflict, religious practices in the family, satisfaction with family life

Sažetak
This article presents research results pertaining to an examination of the relation between family members’ participation in shared religious activities, a perception of family cohesion, satisfaction with family life, and the level of conflict in the family. The survey of 503 parents of preschool children was conducted in Zagreb, Croatia. The findings demonstrate a significant correlation between shared participation of family members in religious activities, perception of family cohesion and satisfaction with family life, but not with perception of the level of conflict in the family. The results suggest that spiritual and religious matters are an important element necessary for understanding family functioning and that cultivating shared religious practices in the family can contribute to the strengthening of family cohesion and greater satisfaction with family life.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Socijalne djelatnosti

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