Abstract

Examines adolescent attitudes towards Christianity, science, creationism, and scientism among high school students (n=1584) between the ages of 14-16. Reports that the apparent independence of attitude towards science and attitude towards Christianity is transformed into a positive relationship after taking into account individual differences in scientism and creationism. (Contains 65 references.) (Author/YDS)

Citation

Francis, L.J. & Greer, J.E. (2001). Shaping Adolescents' Attitudes towards Science and Religion in Northern Ireland: The Role of Scientism, Creationism and Denominational Schools. Research in Science & Technological Education, 19(1), 39-53. Retrieved August 7, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/165403/.

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Keywords

• Adolescent Attitudes
• Christianity
• Creationism
• Foreign Countries
• individual differences
• Religious Education
• science education
• secondary education