Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): International Conference on Advanced Multidisiplinary Studies (IConAIS 2024)
Articles

Dynamics of the Social and Technological Environment on Religious Moderation: Study of Generation Z in Lampung Province in the Era of Globalization

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  • Khavid Normasyhuri,
  • Relit Nur Edi,
  • Hervin Yoki Pradikta,
  • Heni Noviarita,
  • Erike Anggraeni
Khavid Normasyhuri
Raden Intan State Islamic University of Lampung, Indonesia
Relit Nur Edi
Raden Intan State Islamic University of Lampung, Indonesia
Hervin Yoki Pradikta
Raden Intan State Islamic University of Lampung, Indonesia
Heni Noviarita
Raden Intan State Islamic University of Lampung, Indonesia
Erike Anggraeni
Raden Intan State Islamic University of Lampung, Indonesia

Published 2025-07-30

Keywords

  • Social Environment, Technology, Generation Z and Religious Moderation

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Abstract

The dynamics between the social environment and technology create challenges regarding religious moderation in Generation Z due to the complexity of the interaction between traditional and modern values. The social environment, which includes influences from the family, school, and religious community, often supports more conventional religious views. In contrast, technology, particularly through social media and digital platforms, opens up access to a wider and often more liberal range of religious perspectives. These interactions can create tensions in religious identity formation among Generation Z, who feel torn between inherited traditional values and innovative ideas encountered online. These differences can trigger internal conflict and uncertainty in their religious interpretation and practice. The aim of this research is to look at the dynamic aspects of the social and technological environment towards religious moderation in Generation Z in Lampung Province. The research methodology used in this research is quantitative using SmartPLS 3.0 software. Primary data collection was carried out by taking a sample of respondents, namely generation Z in Lampung Province, using a purposive sampling method. A total of 100 samples were used for this research. Data was obtained through the use of Google Form, with indicator assessment carried out using a Likert Scale. The research results show that the social and technological environment influences religious moderation in Generation Z in Lampung Province.

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