How religious faith affects beliefs on poverty: a study in Italy

This study examines causal attributions and perceptions of poverty to enhance our understanding of people’s views and inform effective, broadly supported interventions. Our analysis is based on data from a 2012 study conducted with 1,000 participants in Italy. Initial analyses sought to uncover the relationship between causal attributions for poverty and religious beliefs. Subsequent multivariate analysis further explored these relationships, controlling for variables such as economic status (income), gender, and education level.