Sociodemographic and economic characteristics affecting religious attitudes in Türkiye during the COVID-19 pandemic: cross-sectional survey study

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Kızılgeçit M., Ünver Ş., Çinici M., Keleş R., Göktaş M., Alkan Ö.

PASTORAL PSYCHOLOGY, cilt.0, sa.0, ss.1-20, 2025 (Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 0 Sayı: 0
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Dergi Adı: PASTORAL PSYCHOLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, Academic Search Premier, ASSIA, IBZ Online, ATLA Religion Database, Philosopher's Index, Psycinfo, Religion and Philosophy Collection
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1-20
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study aims to investigate the sociodemographic and economic factors associated with individuals’ religious attitudes in Turkey during COVID-19. The microdata of 10,073 individuals who participated in the Life Satisfaction Survey conducted by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) were used in this study. Generalized ordered logistic regression analysis was utilized to identify the factors related to individuals’ religious attitudes. The relevance probability of religious attitudes of men in Turkey during the COVID-19 period was lower than that of women. Additionally, it was found that individuals whose source of happiness is oneself/spouse are less likely to have relevant religious attitudes when compared to those whose source of happiness is their entire family. As age increases, the probability of individuals’ religious attitudes being relevant also increases. On the other hand, it decreases as the education level increases. Similarly, rising income levels decrease the probability of individuals’ religious attitudes being relevant. This study also indicates that individuals experiencing religious belief pressure are less likely to have relevant religious attitudes when compared to others. The relationship between religious attitudes, religiousness, and the perception of religiousness with an individual’s spiritual search is shaped by various demographic variables. Given the results, religious attitudes might positively affect an individual’s psychological well-being, mental health, and happiness. This effect might stem from religious beliefs and practices that provide meaning and purpose to an individual’s life, reduce stress, and offer social support.