Twin Studies and the Role of Genetics in Religious Belief
Parental upbringing shapes childhood religious participation, while genetic factors influence adult religious interest and involvement; identical twins can show strong similarity even when reared apart.
Social scientists have long found women tend to be more religious than men - but Gen Z may show a shift
Historical pattern of women being more religious than men is narrowing in the U.S., especially among younger cohorts like Generation Z, though evidence remains mixed.