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33447
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English
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The Influence of Family Size, Interaction, and Religiosity on Family Affection in a Mormon Sample
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Religion, Mental Health, and the Latter-day Saints
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Provo, UT
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BYU Religious Studies Center
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93-106
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"This 1980 study focuses on the influence of family size in relation to family affection among Latter-day Saints. Active adolescent members of the LDS Church completed questionnaires wherein they were asked about the five basic elements of affection as defined by Stevens (1955). Results show that larger LDS families tend to participate in more activities together. Also, the mother's attitude in the home has a stronger impact on the family than does the father's. The mother is thought of as being more affectionate, understanding, and accepting in large families. Interestingly, families in which the parents attend the temple are found to have greater family affection. It is perceived through these results that high religiosity among parents and the value of motherhood as taught in the Church have great influence on family affection." [Abstract from chapter]