THE IMPACT OF RELIGION ON VALUES AND BEHAVIOR IN KENYA
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https://doi.org/10.47672/ejpcr.218Keywords:
religion, values, behaviourAbstract
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of religion on values and behaviour in Kenya.
Methodology: The paper adopted a desk top research design. The design involves a literature review of existing studies relating to the research topic. Desk top research is usually considered as a low-cost technique compared to other research designs.
Results: Based on the literature review, the study concluded that religion has positive impact on values and behavior. The study further concludes that a belief in fearful and punishing aspects of supernatural agents is associated with honest behavior, whereas a belief in the kind, loving aspects of gods is less relevant.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that policy makers should review policies involving religion by changing commonly held beliefs regarding the Constitution and religion. The study also recommended that religious leaders and parents take special care of the religious formation of children, especially during the transition period from childhood to adolescence, when they are most likely to lose their religious faith.
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