Bireycilik, Toplumculuk ve Dindarlık
Authors: Aydar Ayşe 
Published: January 2025

Bu çalışma, 18-30 yaş arasındaki genç yetişkinlerde bireycilik, toplumculuk ve dindarlık arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemektedir. Kültürel ve sosyal yapıların kişisel kimlikleri nasıl şekillendirdiği ve davranışları nasıl etkilediği ele alınmıştır. Bulgular, dindarlık ile toplumculuk arasında pozitif, dindarlık ile bireycilik arasında ise negatif bir ilişki ortaya koymuştur. The study aims to contribute to understanding the interaction between cultural and religious values, as well as their relationship with individualism and collectivism, while reevaluating these values in the context of religiosity.rn--------------------rnCulture, society, religion, and the individual are interconnected constructs that mutually influence each other, driving change. Individualism and collectivism reflect the prominence of individual or communal values, with individualism emphasizing independence and autonomy, and collectivism highlighting interdependence and social harmony. Religion, closely linked to culture, shapes attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors, guiding individual and collective actions. To better understand and interpret the topic, the problem of the research is examining the relationship between religiosity and collectivist-individualist values among young adults aged 18 to 30.rnThis study aims to examine the relationship between individualism, collectivism, and religiosity levels among young adults aged 18-30, and to explore whether individualism, collectivism, and religiosity levels differ based on demographic variables (gender, age, marital status, education level). Also, its purpose is to make significant contributions to demonstrate that collectivism and individualism are in constant negotiation within Turkey, a society caught between modernity and tradition.rnThis study investigates the relationship between individualism, collectivism, and religiosity among young adults aged 18-30 living in Turkey. The population of the study consists of individuals residing in Turkey, with the target population being young adults in the 18-30 age range. The sample was selected through random sampling, consisting of 359 participants.rnTo gather data, the study employed quantitative data collection techniques using surveys, which utilized both primary and secondary sources. The survey was divided into three sections: the first section included the Personal Information Questionnaire, the second section featured the Individualism and Collectivism Scale for Young Adults developed by Kahveci and Sever (2016), and the third section included the Religiosity Scale developed by Gülmez (2014).rnThe Individualism and Collectivism Scale (IC) consists of five dimensions and 18 items under individualism, which includes openness to criticism, libertarianism, uniqueness, individual benefit and competition, and consumerism. Under collectivism, the scale contains three dimensions (devotion to authority and tradition, group loyalty, and sharing) and 11 items. The Religiosity Scale comprises four dimensions and 24 items, focusing on belief, experience, consequence, and ritual.rnThis research adopted a relational survey design, a type of descriptive model, to explore the interrelationships between individualism, collectivism, and religiosity among young adults. The study was designed to analyze how these variables interact and their impact on the participants. The data were collected using Google Forms, and participants were given approximately 20 minutes to complete the survey.rnOut of the initial data, some surveys were discarded due to being invalid, extreme, or incomplete, resulting in a final sample of 359 valid responses. These responses were analyzed using SPSS 22.0 software for statistical evaluation. The quantitative approach was preferred due to the nature of the research, allowing for objective measurement and analysis of the relationships between the variables.rnThe findings of the study reveal that participants exhibit high levels of religiosity and relatively high levels of collectivism. A significant positive relationship was found between collectivism and religiosity, suggesting that as participants' collectivism increases, so does their religiosity. This indicates a strong connection between these two factors in the target group of young adults.rnIn contrast, when examining the relationship between individualism and collectivism, no significant correlation was found. However, a weak but negative correlation was identified between individualism and religiosity. This suggests that as religiosity decreases, the level of individualism tends to increase.rnThese findings provide valuable insights into the complex interplay between individualism, collectivism, and religiosity among young adults aged 18-30 in Turkey. The study highlights the significant relationships between collectivism and religiosity while offering a deeper understanding of how these factors manifest within this demographic. By exploring the interactions between personal and social factors, this research contributes to a broader understanding of the factors that shape religiosity among young people in Turkey.