STUDY OVERVIEW
STUDY OVERVIEW
Fertility preferences and behaviors are key determinants of population dynamics, influencing both the size and structure of a population. In Trinidad and Tobago, a culturally diverse society with a strong presence of various religious communities, the interplay between religious beliefs and fertility decisions presents a unique area of study. Religion often plays a pivotal role in shaping the values, norms, and behaviors of its adherents, including their attitudes toward marriage, childbearing, and family planning.
Research Objectives
- To examine the sociological degree of religiosity among various religious groups in Trinidad and Tobago.
- To measure the fertility outcomes and nuptiality of persons self-identifying as religious
- To identify differences in fertility preferences across various religious denominations.
- To contribute to the understanding of how religious affiliation influences demographic patterns in Trinidad and Tobago.
The research is seeking to measure religiosity using the Centrality of Religion Scale (CRSi-20) and fertility outcomes of 10 religious sub-populations in Trinidad and Tobago.
Research Objectives
- To examine the sociological degree of religiosity among various religious groups in Trinidad and Tobago.
- To measure the fertility outcomes and nuptiality of persons self-identifying as religious
- To identify differences in fertility preferences across various religious denominations.
- To contribute to the understanding of how religious affiliation influences demographic patterns in Trinidad and Tobago.
The research is seeking to measure religiosity using the Centrality of Religion Scale (CRSi-20) and fertility outcomes of 10 religious sub-populations in Trinidad and Tobago.
1. Christian Denominations
a. Anglican
b. Pentecostal
c. Presbyterian
d. Roman Catholic
e. Seventh Day Adventist
2. Jehovah’s Witness
3. Spiritual & Shouter Baptist
4. Hindu Denominations
a. Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha
b. Arya Pratinidhi Sabha
5. Muslim Denominations
a. Anjuman Sunnat ul Jamaat Association
b. Trinidad Muslim League
6. Orisha
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This study is being undertaken to present at the Caribbean Studies Association Conference 2025
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