Demographic and religious differences in the dimensions of self-disclosure among Hindus and Muslims in India

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Abstract

In this study, Hindus and Muslims in six Indian states were surveyed to determine the self-disclosure messages an individual communicates to another. In both religions, women disclosed more than men. Comparisons based on religious identification and state of birth revealed significant differences in self-disclosure between Hindus and Muslims, between sexes, and between state of birth. Additionally, results suggest the predictive power of religious identification and state of birth vary dependent upon the dimensions of self-disclosure.

Authors

• Stephen Croucher, Bowling Green State Univ

• Sandra Faulkner, Bowling Green State Univ

• Bridget Long, Bowling Green State Univ

• Deepa Oommen, Bowling Green State Univ