The Gods can help: exploring the effect of religiosity on youth risk-taking behavior in Indonesia
Author(s)
Arli, Denni
Cherrier, Helene
Lasmono, Hari
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2016
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This study explores the impact of intrinsic versus extrinsic religiosity on youth risk-taking behaviors
in Indonesia. Our analysis on Indonesians aged 18–24 shows that intrinsic religiosity has a
significant impact on individual’s perception of risk-taking. Understanding the significant role that
intrinsic religiosity plays in the lives of youth and their risk-taking behaviors offers new ways to
promote responsibility and risk-free behavior. We argue that, rather than distancing from religiosity,
spirituality and faith, social marketers and public policy makers should be working closely with
religious institutions to enact ...
View more >This study explores the impact of intrinsic versus extrinsic religiosity on youth risk-taking behaviors in Indonesia. Our analysis on Indonesians aged 18–24 shows that intrinsic religiosity has a significant impact on individual’s perception of risk-taking. Understanding the significant role that intrinsic religiosity plays in the lives of youth and their risk-taking behaviors offers new ways to promote responsibility and risk-free behavior. We argue that, rather than distancing from religiosity, spirituality and faith, social marketers and public policy makers should be working closely with religious institutions to enact social change among the youth.
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View more >This study explores the impact of intrinsic versus extrinsic religiosity on youth risk-taking behaviors in Indonesia. Our analysis on Indonesians aged 18–24 shows that intrinsic religiosity has a significant impact on individual’s perception of risk-taking. Understanding the significant role that intrinsic religiosity plays in the lives of youth and their risk-taking behaviors offers new ways to promote responsibility and risk-free behavior. We argue that, rather than distancing from religiosity, spirituality and faith, social marketers and public policy makers should be working closely with religious institutions to enact social change among the youth.
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Journal Title
International Journal of Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Marketing
Volume
21
Issue
4
Subject
Other philosophy and religious studies not elsewhere classified