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Name and TitleKelly Schwartz, Assistant Professor
Institutional AffiliationNazarene University College
Mailing Address#610, 833-4th Ave. S.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2P 3T5, Canada
Email AddressResearch InterestsMy research
interests are in the general area of developmental perspectives on religious
and faith development. In particular, the psychosocial factors contributing
to adolescent faith development, namely parents, church, youth group,
friends, etc. and the role of identity development on adolescent faith
development, especially the tasks of exploration and commitment. Finally, I
also have a passionate interest in the role of media, particularly popular
music, in the development and expression of adolescent personality,
including faith.
Representative Publications- Schwartz, K. D. (2000, May). Psychosocial factors contributing to adolescent faith maturity varying by age and gender. Paper presented at
Development 2000: A Conference on Developmental Psychology, Waterloo, ON.
- Schwartz, K. D., & Fouts, G. T. (2000, March). Adolescent
personality and music preferences. Poster presentation at the Society for
Research on Adolescence Biennial Meeting, Chicago, IL.
- Schwartz. K. D. (1999, November). Finding God in a fishbowl:
Psychosocial contributions to the faith of pastors' kids. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the Youth Ministry Educators Forum, San Diego, CA.
Research KeywordsDevelopmental, Measurement
Psychology and Religion Courses, Seminars, or Programs TaughtPsychology of Religion: Individual and Social Perspectives (300
level course)
Relevant Degrees or Certificates Available at InstitutionYouth and Family Studies (4-year Bachelor's degree; ministry or
community focus)
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