Attitude toward inter-religious marriage: interplay of generational shifts with religious affiliations and educational attainments
Abstract
This quantitative research examined the interaction of generational shifts, religious affiliations, and educational attainments in shaping attitudes toward inter-religious marriage. Data were collected from 1231 Indian respondents from iGen/Gen Z, Xennials & Millennials, and Baby Boomers through a demographic response sheet and the Attitude Scale developed by Parker et al. where lower ratings signified positive attitudes and higher ratings indicated negative attitudes. The result revealed that generational shifts were significantly associated with religion (χ2 = 96.6, p=
Fields of Study & Subjects
Religion
Spirituality
and Psychology
Religion and Society Interactions
Cultural Differences and Values
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Family Social Work
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Volume
- 29
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 80–97
- Publication date
- 9 April 2026
- Language
- EN