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The Relationship between Christian Religiosity and Adolescent Substance Use in China

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  • Spencer De Li

    (Department of Sociology, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China)

  • Jiaqi Lu

    (Department of Sociology, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China)

  • Yiyi Chen

    (Department of Sociology, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China)

Abstract

Abundant research has shown that Christian religiosity inhibits adolescent substance use, especially in communities where most of the population shares the same religious values and beliefs. Due to the lack of empirical research, it is unclear if Christian religiosity has the same inhibitory influence in predominantly secular and religiously diverse societies. This study aims to bridge this gap and thereby improve our understanding of the relationship between Christian religiosity and delinquent behavior in different cultural contexts. Through the analysis of survey data collected from a large probability sample of adolescents in China’s special administrative region of Macau, this study found a strong inverse relationship between Christian religiosity and adolescent substance use, despite the predominantly secular nature of Macau society. In contrast, religious commitment among non-Christian youths showed no relationship with substance use. The theoretical and practical implications of the findings are discussed.

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  • Spencer De Li & Jiaqi Lu & Yiyi Chen, 2022. "The Relationship between Christian Religiosity and Adolescent Substance Use in China," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(18), pages 1-13, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:18:p:11233-:d:908887
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    1. Yiyi Chen & Jiaqi Lu & Canghai Guan & Shiyang Zhang & Spencer De Li, 2022. "In the Shadow of the Casinos: The Relationship between Religion and Health in Macau," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(9), pages 1-18, May.
    2. Spencer De Li & Lu Xie & Kehui Wu & Jiaqi Lu & Mi Kang & Hui Shen, 2022. "The Changing Patterns and Correlates of Adolescent Substance Use in China’s Special Administrative Region of Macau," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(13), pages 1-20, June.
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