COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF YOUTH RELIGIOSITY IN KAZAKHSTAN AND POLAND: NAVIGATING FAITH IN MODERN SOCIETIES
Zhanabayeva A. Juzei M. Baitenova N. Zhurgenbayeva Z.
2026George Fox University Murdock Learning Resource Center
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
2026#46Issue 1199 - 219 pp.
This paper explores the complex relationship between religion and youth culture, focusing on Kazakhstan and Poland. Kazakhstan, with its ethnic diversity and dominant Islamic faith, is navigating a post-Soviet search for identity and renewed interest in traditional spiritual practices. Poland, deeply rooted in Catholicism, is experiencing secular trends and global influences that are reshaping youth religious engagement. The research aims to enrich discussions on youth religiosity and the evolving interplay between spiritual belief and modern life across different political and cultural contexts. The primary objective of this study is to examine the evolution of modern Kazakh societys approach to religion, drawing on comparative insights from Central Asian and European contexts to better understand contemporary trends in faith and belief systems. The study employed a combination of system-analytical, historical, statistical, forecasting, and analytical methods. The system-analytical approach helped identify and explore youth attitudes toward religious doctrines in both regions. The historical method provided a deeper understanding of how Central Asian states have shaped their religious policies. The article highlights the distinct yet interconnected religious landscapes of Kazakhstan and Poland, providing a comprehensive overview of youth religious engagement in diverse cultural and political settings.
Central Asia , factors , Poland , religiosity , social , youth
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Egyptian University of Islamic Culture Nur-Mubarak, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Department of Religious and Cultural Studies of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Egyptian University of Islamic Culture Nur-Mubarak
Department of Religious and Cultural Studies of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
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