From theology to technology: A cross-national analysis of the determinants of internet diffusion

Guy Golan, Uriel Stettner

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Abstract

An analysis of 190 nations revealed significant correlations between their religious composition and their internet diffusion rates. The study revealed a positive significant overall correlation between the percentage of Christians (in particular, Protestants) in a nation and internet diffusion. A significant negative correlation was found between the percentage of Muslims in nations and internet diffusion rates. The study discusses implications and calls upon future research to provide further analysis of the relationship between religion and internet diffusion.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)63-75
Number of pages13
JournalJournal of Website Promotion
Volume2
Issue number3-4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007

Keywords

  • Denominations
  • Determinants
  • Diffusion
  • Global communication
  • Government regulation
  • Internet
  • Religion
  • Religious composition
  • Usage rates

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