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The religiosity of Polish Roman Catholics and the meanings they attribute to homosexuality: evidence from network analysis / Irena Borowik, Paweł Grygiel, Marcin ZWIERŻDŻYŃSKI // Sexuality Research and Social Policy ; ISSN 1868-9884. — 2024 — vol. 21 iss. 1, s. 110–131. — Bibliogr. s. 128–131, Abstr. — Publikacja dostępna online od: 2023-08-14
Autorzy (3)
- Borowik Irena
- Grygiel Paweł
- AGHZwierżdżyński Marcin
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Dane bibliometryczne
| ID BaDAP | 151995 |
|---|---|
| Data dodania do BaDAP | 2024-04-03 |
| Tekst źródłowy | URL |
| DOI | 10.1007/s13178-023-00856-6 |
| Rok publikacji | 2024 |
| Typ publikacji | artykuł w czasopiśmie |
| Otwarty dostęp |  |
| Creative Commons | |
| Czasopismo/seria | Sexuality Research and Social Policy |
Abstract
Introduction: Previous research suggests that negative views on homosexuality are fostered by higher levels of religiosity. Little is known, however, about what meanings religious people attribute to homosexuality, how these meanings connect with each other, what kind of network they form, and which of them are central. Methods: The research was conducted in 2020, based on a representative sample of Polish Catholics (N = 874). Religiosity was determined using latent class analysis. Based on an investigation of press discourse in Poland, six meanings of homosexuality were identified as positive (orientation, love, fulfillment) and negative (sin, deviation, disease). Network analysis was used to determine the relationship between religiosity and the meanings attributed to homosexuality. Results: The analyses showed that greater compliance of religious orientations with the Roman Catholic Church’s expectations translates into increased acceptance of negative meanings of homosexuality (primarily sin). Weaker (negative) correlations were noted between religiosity and positive meanings, which we interpret as resulting from the absence of the negation of positive meanings in Roman Catholic teaching. Conclusions: The relationships between religiosity and positive and negative meanings of homosexuality were found to be asymmetrical, unbalanced, and designated by negativity bias. The weakening meaning of sin may play an important role in changing religious people’s attitude toward homosexuality. Policy Implications: The absolution of homosexuality would reduce the likelihood of negative meanings such as deviance or disease. This could lead to a reduction in exclusionary perceptions of homosexuality.
