Non-traditional religious views of Belgorod students
In the context of globalization, migration transformations and the growing differentiation of spiritual practices, the study of non-traditional religious views among young people acquires special relevance and socio-scientific significance. Modern social changes stimulate the search for new forms of religious identity and ways to satisfy spiritual needs, especially during periods of life transitions and uncertainty. The article examines the impact of migration mobility/ immobility on motivation, interest, formation and practical involvement in non-traditional religions and teachings among students. The article presents a comprehensive analysis of three groups of students: the general student population, 'potential immigrants', and 'immobile' students. The differences between these groups are revealed by their level of interest, motivation, and involvement in non-traditional religious teachings. The role of the social environment, in particular family traditions, which undoubtedly have an impact on inclusion in practice, even with low personal interest, is analyzed. The results show that student mobility enhances internal motivation and promotes more active spiritual self-determination, due to the need for social adaptation and the search for semantic supports in conditions of change, while “immobile” students demonstrate a significant role of the cultural environment in maintaining religious practice, even with a relatively low self-interest. This data emphasizes the complexity of the interaction of personal, socio-cultural and situational factors in the formation of non-traditional religious behavior. Understanding these mechanisms is essential for developing student support programs as well as for studying the processes of religious transformation in the context of globalization. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of the role of non-traditional religious movements in the modern youth environment.
Lyutenko, I. V. (2025), “Non-traditional religious views of Belgorod students”, Research Result. Sociology and management, 11 (3), 44-60. DOI: 10.18413/2408-9338-2025-11-3-0-3.
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