Rethinking the Measurement of Christian Nationalism: Validity and Non-Substantive Response Option Considerations

• In Event: Religious Dimensions of Public Opinion

Brief Overview

Christian nationalism is a key predictor of political attitudes and behavior in the U.S. This paper scrutinizes a widely-used measure of the construct, testing its validity and inclusion of non-substantive response options with 2025 BGSU/YouGov data.

Author

• Melissa K. Miller, Bowling Green State University, Main Campus