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Title
Faith-based organizations and poverty alleviation : a scoping review on definitions and terminology (2010–2021)
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Abstract
In this paper, we present the results of a scoping review in which we examined the scientific literature (2010–2021) on faith-based organizations (FBOs) working within the field of poverty alleviation, focusing on the way studies define and use the term FBO. Fifty-two relevant studies were identified and included. Our research shows that the term FBOs is primarily used in American studies. Moreover, there is no broad consensus on the exact definition or meaning of the term nor on its scope. Because of this lack of consensus and the inherent shortcomings of the term, we suggest to replace the term FBO by the term “religion-based solidarity initiatives” (RSIs), We define RSIs as: “Initiatives that, from a religious inspiration, aim at organizing collective action for and/or providing support or services to people in vulnerable positions.” These initiatives can range from small scale ad hoc initiatives till large scale formal organizations.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Journal of religion & spirituality in social work. - London, 1998, currens
Publication
London : Routledge , 2024
ISSN
1542-6432 [paper]
1542-6440 [online]
DOI
10.1080/15426432.2023.2270930
Volume/pages
43 :1 (2024) , p. 69-90
ISI
001095429700001
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The author-created version that incorporates referee comments and is the accepted for publication version Available from 30.10.2024
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UAntwerpen
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Research group
Project info
Co-creating complementary forms of welfare support across faith-based organisations and secular welfare state institutions (SOLIGION).
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Publications with a UAntwerp address
External links
Web of Science
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Creation 29.10.2023
Last edited 10.01.2024
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