Preocupação com a honra no Nordeste Brasileiro: Correlatos demográficos

Abstract

The present research aimed at investigating the demographic correlates of honor concerns in three religious groups (Catholics, Baptists, and Spiritists) in two cities in northeastern Brazil (João Pessoa and Recife). Two studies were conducted to achieve this goal. In Study 1, participants were 312 people from general population, contacted in churches and temples. They presented a mean age of 32 years (sd = 15.28) and were mostly women (63%). In Study 2, participants were 178 people from general population, mostly women (69%), with a mean age of 32 years (sd = 10.51). Participants answered the Honour Concerns Scale and demographic questions. Results indicated a higher endorsement to social and family honor. The main correlates of honor concerns across studies were age and participants' religious denomination. The importance of religion for honor concerns' endorsement is discussed, as well as studies limitations and further research.