Study on (de)conversion processes in Flanders

In this research, we aim to better understand the experiences of the people and organizations involved in (de)conversion processes in a Flemish context. We will address the following research questions: 1) What are the (positive and negative) experiences in (de)conversion processes of religious affiliations and how did these experiences evolve during this process? 2) Which barriers and facilitating factors do people experience before, during and after these (de)conversion processes? 3) What are the needs of the people involved during these processes on a psychological, social and existential level? 4) Which information channels do data subjects use to support such (de)conversion processes? 5) Are there differences between the experiences during (de)conversion processes according to the religious or ideological tradition from which one distances himself? 6) Which organizations currently support (de)conversion processes and how can their functioning be facilitated or strengthened? We will answer these research questions on the basis of qualitative interviews and expert committees.

Keywords:RELIGIOUS CHANGE

Disciplines:Sociology of religion