Religiosity and Women's Leisure-Time Physical Activity in Türkiye: Countervailing Associations of Ritual Practice and Veiling in Two National Surveys
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Primary Language
English
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Sociology of Religion
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Research Article
Authors
Murat Yılmaz
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0000-0001-7083-4981
Türkiye
Publication Date
October 27, 2026
Submission Date
August 1, 2026
Acceptance Date
October 26, 2026
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Year 2026 Number: 91