The Role of Majority Status in Shaping Self-Esteem. A Comparative Study of Muslim and Christian College Students in Indonesia
Introduction: Self-esteem is an adaptive trait that boosts well-being. The relationship between religiosity and self-esteem is complex, with mixed results from empirical studies. Culture and dimensions of religiousness may influence this relationship. Aim: The main purpose of this study is to unders...
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| Language: | English |
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Semmelweis University Institute of Mental Health
2025-04-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Mental Health |
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| Online Access: | https://ejmh.semmelweis.hu/index.php/ejmh/article/view/306 |
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| Summary: | Introduction: Self-esteem is an adaptive trait that boosts well-being. The
relationship between religiosity and self-esteem is complex, with mixed results
from empirical studies. Culture and dimensions of religiousness may
influence this relationship.
Aim: The main purpose of this study is to understand the connection between
religiousness and self-esteem in two different conditions: as a majority
and as a minority.
Methods: This study’s participants are college students who identify as
Muslim or Christian. They are from two regions in Indonesia: Jabodetabek
(Java Island), where Muslims are the majority; and East Nusa Tenggara
and North Sulawesi (outside of Java), where Muslims are in the minority.
Most of the respondents were between 18 and 25 years old. The survey was
conducted online.
Results: No significant differences emerged in religiousness and self-esteem
between Muslims and Christians in both Java and regions outside of Java.
However, students outside Java Island exhibited higher religiousness and
self-esteem, irrespective of their religious affiliation.
Conclusion: This study indicated that religiosity is a social value, with some
exceptions. |
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| ISSN: | 1788-7119 |