| Title: |
Greek Life, Character, and Religiosity: A Study of Fraternity and Sorority Members at a Christian University |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Erin M. Ellis; Isaiah King (ORCID 0009-0000-4077-499X); Will Baxter; Kevin D. Dougherty; Perry L. Glanzer (ORCID 0000-0002-3649-2516) |
| Source: |
Journal of College and Character. 2025 26(3):286-303. |
| Availability: |
Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
18 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Fraternities; Sororities; Christianity; Religious Colleges; Religious Factors; College Seniors; Religion; Gender Differences |
| DOI: |
10.1080/2194587X.2025.2488776 |
| ISSN: |
1940-1639 |
| Abstract: |
Fraternities and sororities often espouse character development and virtue, but their reputations for problematic behavior appear to counter these goals. We investigate membership in fraternities/sororities and measures of religiously-informed character (Horizontal Faith Maturity) and religiosity (Vertical Faith Maturity, and Christian Orthodoxy) among seniors at a Southern Christian university. Interestingly, fraternity/sorority membership is positively related to religiosity (Vertical Faith Maturity and Christian Orthodoxy) but not faith-informed character (Horizontal Faith Maturity). Furthermore, when separated by gender, only membership in a sorority is associated with religiosity, suggesting that the religious lives of members are deeply affected by the gendered nature of these organizations. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1490744 |
| Database: |
ERIC |