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Fyra sätt att vara (o)religiös: En latent klassanalys av religiösa orienteringar i Sverige

Svahn, Vera LU (2026) SOCK10 20252
Sociology
Abstract
This study examines patterns of religiosity in contemporary Sweden by analysing the 2018 wave of the International Social Survey Programme (ISSP) using latent class analysis (LCA). The study contributes to ongoing debates on secularisation, fuzzy fidelity, and the spiritual revolution by identifying different orientations of (non-)religiosity in the Swedish context. The results reveal a consistent secular majority (36 %) with minimal belief, practice, or spiritual self-identification. In addition, two differentiated mid-range groups emerge: one characterised by low-intensity religion or agnosticism (35 %), and another (20 %) defined by private, individualised belief which is mostly theistic. A small but consistent minority (8 %) displays a... (More)
This study examines patterns of religiosity in contemporary Sweden by analysing the 2018 wave of the International Social Survey Programme (ISSP) using latent class analysis (LCA). The study contributes to ongoing debates on secularisation, fuzzy fidelity, and the spiritual revolution by identifying different orientations of (non-)religiosity in the Swedish context. The results reveal a consistent secular majority (36 %) with minimal belief, practice, or spiritual self-identification. In addition, two differentiated mid-range groups emerge: one characterised by low-intensity religion or agnosticism (35 %), and another (20 %) defined by private, individualised belief which is mostly theistic. A small but consistent minority (8 %) displays a high-intensity religious–spiritual profile, combining strong theistic beliefs with frequent prayer, worship attendance, and a pronounced spiritual identity. These findings, in line with previous research, suggest that religiosity in Sweden is neither uniform nor adequately captured by dichotomous measures of belief and non-belief. (Less)
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author
Svahn, Vera LU
supervisor
organization
course
SOCK10 20252
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
Andlighet, den andliga revolutionen, fuzzy fidelity, ISSP 2018, latent klassanalys, latent class analysis (LCA), religion, religionssociologi, religiositet, spiritual revolution, sekularisering.
language
Swedish
id
9220912
date added to LUP
2026-01-26 09:33:17
date last changed
2026-01-27 15:51:07
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  abstract     = {{This study examines patterns of religiosity in contemporary Sweden by analysing the 2018 wave of the International Social Survey Programme (ISSP) using latent class analysis (LCA). The study contributes to ongoing debates on secularisation, fuzzy fidelity, and the spiritual revolution by identifying different orientations of (non-)religiosity in the Swedish context. The results reveal a consistent secular majority (36 %) with minimal belief, practice, or spiritual self-identification. In addition, two differentiated mid-range groups emerge: one characterised by low-intensity religion or agnosticism (35 %), and another (20 %) defined by private, individualised belief which is mostly theistic. A small but consistent minority (8 %) displays a high-intensity religious–spiritual profile, combining strong theistic beliefs with frequent prayer, worship attendance, and a pronounced spiritual identity. These findings, in line with previous research, suggest that religiosity in Sweden is neither uniform nor adequately captured by dichotomous measures of belief and non-belief.}},
  author       = {{Svahn, Vera}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Fyra sätt att vara (o)religiös: En latent klassanalys av religiösa orienteringar i Sverige}},
  year         = {{2026}},
}