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Mosque-Based Emotional Support Among Young Muslim Americans |
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| Authors: | Ann W. Nguyen Robert Joseph Taylor Linda M. Chatters Aaron Ahuvia Elif Izberk-Bilgin Fiona Lee |
| Affiliation: | 1. School of Social Work, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA 2. Department of Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA 3. School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA 4. College of Business, University of Michigan, Dearborn, MI, USA |
| Abstract: | Despite a growing literature on social support networks in religious settings (i.e., church-based social support), little is known about mosque-based support among Muslims. This study investigates the demographic and religious behavior correlates of mosque-based social support among a multi-racial and ethnic sample of 231 young Muslims from southeast Michigan. Several dimensions of mosque-based support are examined including receiving emotional support, giving emotional support, anticipated emotional support and negative interactions with members of one’s mosque. Results indicated that women both received and anticipated receiving greater support than did men. Higher educational attainment was associated with receiving and giving less support compared to those with the lowest level of educational attainment. Moreover, highly educated members reported fewer negative interactions than less educated members. Mosque attendance and level of congregational involvement positively predicted receiving, giving, and anticipated emotional support from congregants, but was unrelated to negative interactions. Overall, the study results converge with previously established correlates of church-based emotional support. |
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