Abstract
This study analyzes the religiosity levels of young people in the Islamic world, examining the changing dynamics in perception, belief, and practice. Using survey data from 13,832 young individuals aged 18–28 across 22 Muslim-majority countries, the research explores the relationship between religiosity and variables such as gender, age, education, income, and occupation. The findings indicate that women perceive themselves as more religious than men and score higher on both faith and practice scales. While religiosity tends to increase with age, this correlation is not statistically significant. Higher education levels correlate with increased religious self-perception and stronger faith, yet rising income is associated with a decline in worship practices. Occupational differences also influence religiosity, with public sector employees and self-employed individuals reporting higher religious commitment, while the unemployed and incarcerated score lower. The study suggests that youth religiosity is shifting from traditional forms to modern hybrid expressions, shaped by socio-economic factors.
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religiosity youth Islam belief practice socio-economic statusShare
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- Authors: Faruk Taşçı
Abdullah Miraç Bükey - Year: 2025 (June) / Volume: 3 / Issue: 1
- Page: 46-88
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