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Title: Why Religion Matters
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1. Fagan, Patrick F.
Why Religion Matters
Working Paper, The Heritage Foundation, January 25, 1996.
Also: http://www.heritage.org/Research/Religion/BG1064.cfm
Cohort(s): NLSY79
Publisher: The Heritage Foundation
Keyword(s): Religion; Religious Influences; Sexual Activity; Sexual Experiences/Virginity

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This paper on the positive effects of religious practices cites studies of NLSY79 data indicating that the absence of religious practices leads to higher incidents of premarital sex. Also cited are studies indicating that poor families that practice a religion have higher income levels than those who do not.
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Fagan, Patrick F. "Why Religion Matters." Working Paper, The Heritage Foundation, January 25, 1996.