Perceived parent–child religiosity: Moderation by perceived maternal and paternal warmth and autonomy granting and emerging adult gender.

Transmission of Religiosity From Parent to Child: Moderation by Perceived Parental Depression and Anxiety

“…The current study found that the father–daughter bond may facilitate the transmission of religiosity (Halgunseth et al, 2016; Stearns & McKinney, 2017a, 2017b). This association may be related to females being more religious in general, thus boosting the transmission of religiosity within the father–daughter dyad (Boyatzis, 2006).…”

“…Based on previous studies, opposite-gender dyads are particularly helpful for the facilitation of transmission from parent to child. For example, research has found increased transmission among father–daughter pairs (Halgunseth, Jensen, Sakuma, & McHale, 2016; Stearns & McKinney, 2017a, 2017b). Admittedly, as stated above, females are more religious in general, but fathers and daughters also may experience a better relationship during adolescence (Nielsen, 1996).…”

Religion: Interrelationships and Opinions in Children and Adolescents. Interaction between Age and Beliefs

“…Capturing the relevance of the different perceptions of religion that children and adolescents have in their families and peer environments allows us to know the effective influence of religion in today's society, contrasting the intergenerational decline of religion that follows patterns of transmission of religious status from parents to children (Crockett and Voas 2006). Studies such as those by Mahoney et al (2001); Flor and Knapp (2001); Mahoney et al (2003); and Mahoney (2010) show the importance of transmission variables (parental religious behavior and parental desire for their children to be religious), emphasizing the strong connection between parental religiosity and parenting behaviors, with their interaction related to the transmission of religion from parents to children (Stearns and McKinney 2019). This suggests that the transmission of religiosity from parents to children may function as a secularization mechanism (Cragun et al 2018), and demonstrating that, if an adolescent and his or her father do not share the same religious convictions or practices, this affects their relationship (Stokes and Regnerus 2009), as well as the fact that parental religiosity is related to the type and quality of involvement with their children, resulting in the greater involvement of religious parents only partly being explained by demographic factors and by the mediating influences of traditional attitudes and the quality of the parents' marriage (King 2003).…”

Parent–Child Anxiety Symptoms in Emerging Adults: Moderation by Gender and Religiosity

“…Religion can affect many aspects of people’s lives, and it can have a major influence on development, life quality, behaviors, and social outcomes. In fact, 84% of individuals in the United States reported that they identify with some form of religion and value it as a main contributor to their quality of life and positive mental health (Ellison et al, 2009; Goeke-Morey & Cummings, 2017; Stearns & McKinney, 2017a). Another influence on mental health is parental psychopathology.…”

“…Indeed, parental psychopathology has been studied for many years, and much of the past research supports that children often report a similar level of symptoms as their parents, with symptoms beginning in childhood and lasting into adulthood (Spilman et al, 2013). Given that studies have indicated individuals with increased levels of religiosity also report better mental health, it is beneficial to investigate whether personal religiosity can buffer the negative effect of parental anxiety on that of their offspring (Stearns & McKinney, 2017a, 2017b). Additionally, gender (parent and child) can influence anxiety and religiosity, as females are more likely to report higher religiosity and anxiety (Leonard et al, 2013; McLean & Anderson, 2009).…”