Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2007
Abstract
How religious congregations adapt to change determines whether they will continue to thrive (Ammerman, 1997). Chinese immigrant religious organizations in America face a built-in clash between overseas-born and American-born generations that is usually visible in their religious congregations (Ling & Cheuk, 1999). This study identifies interpretive schemes (Bartunek, 1984) used by Chinese congregations that help ease the generational transition and lead to or hinder successful adaptation.
Keywords
immigrants--religious life-United States, social adjustment
Rights
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Department/Center
Design & Innovation
Recommended Citation
Chan, Siu-hang P., "Use of Interpretive Schemes and Successful Adaptation: The Case of Chinese Protestant Immigrant Churches in North America" (2007). Student Scholarship. 519.
https://commons.case.edu/studentworks/519