The Impact of Muslim Religious Accommodations on Subjective Well‐Being Among Christian Majorities and Nonattendees: Evidence from the European Social Survey, 2002–2008

Ronald Kwon, Kevin McCaffree and Caroline Taylor

Social Science Quarterly, 2020, vol. 101, issue 4, 1552-1571

Abstract: Objective In this article, we examine how religious accommodations for Muslim minorities impact subjective well‐being (SWB) among Christian and nonattendee respondents in Western European countries. Methods We apply hierarchal linear modeling and fixed effects regressions on data drawn from the European Social Survey (2002–2008). Results We find that religious accommodations at the country level are negatively associated with lower SWB among both Christian and nonattendee respondents. However, the effect is substantially greater for nonattendees. Conclusion Although the threat and coalition theses are often argued as competing positions, we posit they may be complementary perspectives.

Date: 2020
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