Evaluation of Religious Affiliation and Practices of Teenagers

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Different religious affiliations and teenage practices can sometimes distract and affect students' relationships with their families, community, and God. Some practices can also affect students' academic performance. In this research, we evaluated which practices have great effect and impact on students' social and spiritual relationship and academic performance

METHODS

In this research, we conducted a survey which consists of three parts. The survey was conducted to 30 diverse students coming from different tracks in Senior High School. The survey includes questions about students' religion, participation in their religious community, opinions about skeptical religious beliefs and how school and community affect their beliefs

RESULTS

The results of the survey suggest that most of the respondents are dedicated to their religion and religious beliefs hence they are very active in their religious activities which they have practiced since childhood. Responses showed that students own religious materials but they do not use it more often. Though, the survey shows that their religious beliefs have influenced their way of living in every way and they are convinced that their religion is the true religion. Also, majority of the respondents believe in supernatural concepts like life after death, the concept of heaven and hell, etc.

DISCUSSIONS

The results suggest the great role of family, schools, and community in the holistic growth of a person. We recommend that schools initiate religious activities and organizations to strengthen the culture and existing religions.