The purpose of this qualitative study was to initiate understanding of how obesity in the South is still so prevalent even though the majority of inhabitants subscribe to a faith that discourages unhealthy lifestyles. Furthermore, the information presented in this research sough…
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This dissertation has two main goals. First, it seeks to identify the micro-motives behind individual support for and engagement in aggression against members of an outgroup. It provides evidence that these motives stem from a particular set of beliefs individuals hold regarding…
The Coptic Orthodox Church was established in the United States in early 1960s. At any local church there is among its congregation two subgroups: Egyptian and American Copt subgroups. The variance of cultural/religious practices of the two subgroups creates a dissonance between…
This dissertation explores the motivations behind the political attitudes and behaviors of Evangelical Christians in the United States. I develop a theory of Evangelical politics that blends theories of social identity threat with a theory of cognitive dissonance. I argue that E…