Sociological Cultural Studies

Sociological Cultural Studies

Identifying the characteristics, challenges and solutions of religiosity in Today's society among young people from the perspective of students

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Authors
Mazhar Babaee 1
Parastoo Salehi 2
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran
2 BA student in education of exceptional children, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Farhangian University, Sanandaj, Iran
10.30465/scs.2024.49450.2879
Abstract
Abstract
The aim of the current research was to identify the characteristics, challenges, and solutions of religiosity in Today's society among young people from the perspective of students. According to the purpose of the research, critical paradigm, qualitative approach, and normative research method were used. The field of research included 26 female and male students of the four semesters of elementary education groups of Farhangian University of Kurdistan province, in the academic year of 1402-1403. The findings of the research were presented in three parts: 1. The characteristics of religiosity in the individual and social context, 2. The challenges of religiosity in the social, educational conditions, and mental context, and 3. Solutions to overcome the challenges. The results showed that the challenges in the path of religiosity are multidimensional; Therefore, to find the roots of these challenges, it is necessary to pay attention to both the intrapersonal and extrapersonal areas of people. In this direction, the analysis of solutions showed that instead of emphasizing on religious education, it is necessary to emphasize on social, educational, and intellectual development.
Keywords: religiosity, contemporary world, indicators, challenges, solutions, society, youth.

Introduction
Religion is considered one of the basic pillars of social life all over the world and in our country. However, theories have been proposed regarding the diminution of the presence and role of religion in today's world and, as a result, religiosity among people. For example, according to the "de-religion" theory of the Enlightenment era philosophers, religion used to dominate society and was the uncontested claimant in the field of culture and society; But with the scientific maturity of modern man in the era of growth and prosperity of rationality, there is no longer any justification for the continued presence of religion in society. Meanwhile, religiosity has become a kind of challenge for them. Today, looking at the level of society, it is possible to see less participation of young people in religious rituals, reluctance to learn religious teachings, less importance of religious issues, and less presence of young people in religious places and mosques than in the past. Such conditions may be a sign of the weakening of religiosity in the society; However, such a conclusion cannot be drawn for sure, and in the meantime, it is the type of people's view and their perception of the way of religion that determines whether the stated premises include such a conclusion or not. Considering that young groups are considered as the main group in creating and shaping subcultures and specific lifestyles in modern societies. Therefore, it is very important to understand and identify the understanding of the youth of this generation about religiosity, as well as to identify the challenges of religiosity from their point of view and the solutions they have in mind for this problem, and it plays an important role in the continuation of the health of the society, and the view of the youth of this generation defines the category of religion and the way of religiosity and in addition, it helps the practitioners to adopt suitable methods for promoting and teaching religiosity in the society according to the type of view, needs and suggestions of the youth and prevent its presence in the society from diminishing To prevent among them.

Materials and Methods
According to the purpose of the research, critical paradigm, qualitative approach and normative research method: dimensions and perspectives as well as critical research method were used. The field of research included 26 female and male students of the four semesters of elementary education groups of Farhangian University of Kurdistan province, in the academic year of 1402-1403. Students were selected by targeted and accessible sampling method. The data collection tool was a researcher-made semi-structured interview.

Discussion and Result
The findings of the research were presented in three parts: 1. The characteristics of religiosity in the individual context (7 cases), including adherence to the principles of religion and following the commands, the unity of beliefs and actions, heart belief, not a reward-oriented attitude, etc. and in the social context ( 6 items) among others, respecting the rights of God along with the rights of people materially and spiritually, acting towards the happiness of oneself and the society, etc., 2. Challenges of religion in the social context (9 cases) including economic problems, generation gap and cultural changes, etc., in the context of educational conditions (5 cases), including parents' lack of awareness and adherence to religious matters, disregard for the style of religious education in the present era, etc. .. and in the field of mentality (5 cases), including lack of awareness and lack of recognition, the existence of religious illusions in some people, etc. 3. Solutions to overcome challenges also under (13 cases), including the correct use of media and space Virtual, accurate knowledge and understanding of young people, dynamization of religious orders, etc., were presented.

Conclusion
The results showed that religiosity is not a one-dimensional thing; Rather, people need to have its characteristics in the field of belief and action and in the personal and social dimensions. In this regard, the challenges in the path of religiosity in the society are multi-dimensional challenges that cannot be rooted out by simply addressing one of these dimensions; Rather, it is necessary, in addition to paying attention to the conditions of the society, to pay attention to the mentality of people and educate and direct it. In fact, challenges originate from people's environment and educational conditions, and are influenced by people's attitudes and inner thoughts; Therefore, to find the root of these challenges, it is necessary to pay attention to both the intrapersonal and extrapersonal areas of people. Therefore, to overcome these challenges, it is necessary to use new methods that suit the needs of today's generation instead of using old educational methods that were based on imitation and coercion in some cases. Therefore, religious education and promotion of religiosity must be carried out by using reason and logic and explaining religious matters in detail along with explaining their benefits, and provide the basis for people to be attracted to religion and religious education, and this is due to an internal need in They become The analysis of the solutions also shows that instead of providing methods for teaching religious affairs, the student teachers emphasize more on creating a foundation for the acceptance of religion, so that religiosity turns from an external matter to an internal and self-willed matter; Therefore, it is suggested to revise the methods of religious promotion and education and change the method of religious education from external education to self-education.

Keywords
religiosity
contemporary world
indicators
challenges
solutions
society
youth
Subjects
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Sociological Cultural Studies
Volume 16, Issue 4 - Serial Number 58
Winter 2026
Winter 2026
Pages 1-32

  • Receive Date 13 July 2024
  • Revise Date 07 November 2024
  • Accept Date 10 November 2024
  • Publish Date 20 February 2026