Perceptions of Faculty of Theology Students on the Relationship between Favoritism and Religiosity

Nesibe Esen Ateş

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Perceptions of Faculty of Theology Students on the Relationship between Favoritism and Religiosity

Yazarlar:

Nesibe Esen Ateş

Yayıncı:

Eskişehir Osmangazi University

Ana Başlıklar:

Din Psikolojisi

Dergi:

Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.12 Issue 2, pp.775-806

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001357957

pISSN:

2147-8171

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 This study aims to investigate the relationship between favoritism, a psycho-social problem, and religiosity in the context of theology students. Favoritism can be defined as the preference given to individuals with whom the person responsible for the task has a special relationship over those who are more qualified and competent during the distribution of rights, task sharing, hiring, or promotion. The study of perceptions regarding the relationship between favoritism and religiosity among theology students receiving religious education falls within the field of psychology of religion. The study was conducted by analyzing data collected through qualitative methods according to the phenomenological model. In this context, an analysis style based on content analysis was adopted, and a descriptive analysis was attempted. The data were collected from 232 participants 135 women, 97 men, age range 19-47; average age, 22.4 studying at the Faculty of Theology at Çukurova University by having them fill out a pre-prepared research form. Participants were selected using criterion sampling, one of the purposeful sampling methods. The criterion was defined as studying an undergraduate degree program in religious education. The data were coded in a way suitable for content analysis, themes and categories were created, and the obtained data set was visualized. While coding the data, the frequency of repetition of concepts was considered, and concepts used at least four times were defined as a code. In this context, 13 themes have been identified. Data on the causes of favoritism were divided into the themes of social causes and individual weaknesses. Exposure to and witnessing favoritism were concentrated on the themes of frustration and cognitive responses. Findings on the prevention of favoritism were divided into two themes: preventable and unpreventable. Data on the possibility of religiosity causing favoritism was divided into two themes: references to religious life and references to the essence of religion and religiosity. Data on religious concepts associated with favoritism was categorized as direct religious concepts and indirect concepts, while data on religious teachings that could be used to prevent favoritism was examined under the theme of main religious sources. Data on achieving goals without favoritism is divided into positive and negative approaches. Findings based on the existing literature were evaluated. According to this, religious and moral corruption can be said to be perceived as causes of favoritism. It can be said that immature and self-serving religiosity can lead to the emergence of favoritism. According to the participants, there may be a tendency to use religion in favoritism. In addition, membership in religious groups is also seen as a cause of favoritism. According to the participants, favoritism is rooted in negative personality traits. There is also a perception that close relationships established by people can lead to favoritism in different contexts. Participants who have been exposed to and witnessed favoritism show reactions of frustration. Feelings of injustice and anxiety about the future are also frequently mentioned. Concepts associated with religiosity and favoritism include the right of servant, justice, morality, and religious group membership. Participants paint a positive picture of achieving life goals without engaging in favoritism. At this point, trust in God can be used to cope with the anxiety of being a victim of favoritism.

 This study aims to investigate the relationship between favoritism, a psycho-social problem, and religiosity in the context of theology students. Favoritism can be defined as the preference given to individuals with whom the person responsible for the task has a special relationship over those who are more qualified and competent during the distribution of rights, task sharing, hiring, or promotion. The study of perceptions regarding the relationship between favoritism and religiosity among theology students receiving religious education falls within the field of psychology of religion. The study was conducted by analyzing data collected through qualitative methods according to the phenomenological model. In this context, an analysis style based on content analysis was adopted, and a descriptive analysis was attempted. The data were collected from 232 participants 135 women, 97 men, age range 19-47; average age, 22.4 studying at the Faculty of Theology at Çukurova University by having them fill out a pre-prepared research form. Participants were selected using criterion sampling, one of the purposeful sampling methods. The criterion was defined as studying an undergraduate degree program in religious education. The data were coded in a way suitable for content analysis, themes and categories were created, and the obtained data set was visualized. While coding the data, the frequency of repetition of concepts was considered, and concepts used at least four times were defined as a code. In this context, 13 themes have been identified. Data on the causes of favoritism were divided into the themes of social causes and individual weaknesses. Exposure to and witnessing favoritism were concentrated on the themes of frustration and cognitive responses. Findings on the prevention of favoritism were divided into two themes: preventable and unpreventable. Data on the possibility of religiosity causing favoritism was divided into two themes: references to religious life and references to the essence of religion and religiosity. Data on religious concepts associated with favoritism was categorized as direct religious concepts and indirect concepts, while data on religious teachings that could be used to prevent favoritism was examined under the theme of main religious sources. Data on achieving goals without favoritism is divided into positive and negative approaches. Findings based on the existing literature were evaluated. According to this, religious and moral corruption can be said to be perceived as causes of favoritism. It can be said that immature and self-serving religiosity can lead to the emergence of favoritism. According to the participants, there may be a tendency to use religion in favoritism. In addition, membership in religious groups is also seen as a cause of favoritism. According to the participants, favoritism is rooted in negative personality traits. There is also a perception that close relationships established by people can lead to favoritism in different contexts. Participants who have been exposed to and witnessed favoritism show reactions of frustration. Feelings of injustice and anxiety about the future are also frequently mentioned. Concepts associated with religiosity and favoritism include the right of servant, justice, morality, and religious group membership. Participants paint a positive picture of achieving life goals without engaging in favoritism. At this point, trust in God can be used to cope with the anxiety of being a victim of favoritism.

 This study aims to investigate the relationship between favoritism, a psycho-social problem, and religiosity in the context of theology students. Favoritism can be defined as the preference given to individuals with whom the person responsible for the task has a special relationship over those who are more qualified and competent during the distribution of rights, task sharing, hiring, or promotion. The study of perceptions regarding the relationship between favoritism and religiosity among theology students receiving religious education falls within the field of psychology of religion. The study was conducted by analyzing data collected through qualitative methods according to the phenomenological model. In this context, an analysis style based on content analysis was adopted, and a descriptive analysis was attempted. The data were collected from 232 participants 135 women, 97 men, age range 19-47; average age, 22.4 studying at the Faculty of Theology at Çukurova University by having them fill out a pre-prepared research form. Participants were selected using criterion sampling, one of the purposeful sampling methods. The criterion was defined as studying an undergraduate degree program in religious education. The data were coded in a way suitable for content analysis, themes and categories were created, and the obtained data set was visualized. While coding the data, the frequency of repetition of concepts was considered, and concepts used at least four times were defined as a code. In this context, 13 themes have been identified. Data on the causes of favoritism were divided into the themes of social causes and individual weaknesses. Exposure to and witnessing favoritism were concentrated on the themes of frustration and cognitive responses. Findings on the prevention of favoritism were divided into two themes: preventable and unpreventable. Data on the possibility of religiosity causing favoritism was divided into two themes: references to religious life and references to the essence of religion and religiosity. Data on religious concepts associated with favoritism was categorized as direct religious concepts and indirect concepts, while data on religious teachings that could be used to prevent favoritism was examined under the theme of main religious sources. Data on achieving goals without favoritism is divided into positive and negative approaches. Findings based on the existing literature were evaluated. According to this, religious and moral corruption can be said to be perceived as causes of favoritism. It can be said that immature and self-serving religiosity can lead to the emergence of favoritism. According to the participants, there may be a tendency to use religion in favoritism. In addition, membership in religious groups is also seen as a cause of favoritism. According to the participants, favoritism is rooted in negative personality traits. There is also a perception that close relationships established by people can lead to favoritism in different contexts. Participants who have been exposed to and witnessed favoritism show reactions of frustration. Feelings of injustice and anxiety about the future are also frequently mentioned. Concepts associated with religiosity and favoritism include the right of servant, justice, morality, and religious group membership. Participants paint a positive picture of achieving life goals without engaging in favoritism. At this point, trust in God can be used to cope with the anxiety of being a victim of favoritism.

 Bu çalışma psiko-sosyal bir problem olan kayırmacılık ile dindarlık arasındaki ilişkiyi ilahiyat öğrencileri bağlamında araştırma amacındadır. Kayırmacılık, bir hakkın dağıtımı, görev paylaşımı, atama veya terfi esnasında, bu işten sorumlu kişinin özel ilişkilerle bağlı olduğu bireyleri, onlardan daha donanımlı ve yetkin kişilere tercih etmesi olarak tanımlanabilir. Din eğitimi almakta olan ilahiyat öğrencilerinde, kayırmacılık ve dindarlık ilişkisine dair algıların ortaya çıkarılması din psikolojisinin araştırma alanına girmektedir. Çalışma nitel yolla toplanmış verinin fenomenoloji modeline göre analiziyle gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bu bağlamda temeli içerik analizine dayanan bir analiz tarzı benimsenmiş ve betimsel analiz yapılmaya çalışılmıştır. Veriler, Çukurova Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesinde öğrenim görmekte olan 232 katılımcıdan 135 kadın, 97 erkek, yaş aralığı 19-47; yaş ortalaması, 22,4 önceden hazırlanmış soru formlarının yazılı olarak doldurulması şeklinde toplanmıştır. Katılımcılar amaçlı örnekleme yollarından ölçüt örnekleme yolu ile seçilmiştir. Bu noktada ölçüt lisans düzeyi din eğitimi alıyor olma olarak belirlenmiştir. Veriler, içerik analizine uygun olacak şekilde kodlanmış, temalar ve kategoriler oluşturulmuş, elde edilen bulgular görselleştirilmiştir. Veriler kodlanırken kavramların tekrar etme düzeyleri dikkate alınmış ve en az dört defa kullanılan kavramlar bir kod olarak belirlenmiştir. Bu bağlamda 13 temaya ulaşılmıştır. Kayırmacılığın nedenine dair veri sosyal nedenler ve bireysel zaaflar temalarına ayrılmıştır. Kayırmacılığa maruz kalma ve şahit olma durumu engellenme ve bilişsel tepkiler temalarında yoğunlaşmıştır. Kayırmacılığın engellenmesine dair bulgular önlenebilir ve önlenemez düşüncesi olmak üzere iki temaya ayrılmıştır. Dindarlığın kayırmacılığa neden olma ihtimaline dair veri, dinsel yaşayışa yönelik atıflar ile dinin ve dindarlığın özüne yönelik atıflar temalarında toplanmıştır. Kayırmacılık bağlamında çağrışım yapan dinsel kavramlara dair veriler direkt dinsel kavramlar ve dolaylı kavramlar olarak temalanırken, kayırmacılığın engellenmesinde kullanılacak dinsel öğretiye dair veriler temel dinî kaynaklar temasında incelenmiştir. Kayırmacılık olmaksızın hedeflere ulaşma durumuna dair veriler olumlu ve olumsuz yaklaşım temalarına ayrılmıştır. Mevcut literatüre dayanarak elde edilen bulgular değerlendirilmeye çalışılmıştır. Buna göre dinsel ve ahlakî yozlaşma kayırmacılığın oluşmasında sebep olarak algılanmaktadır denilebilir. Olgunlaşmamış ve çıkar amaçlı dindarlık kayırmacı ilişkilerin doğmasına neden olabilmektedir. algısından bahsedilebilir. Katılımcılara göre kayırmacı ilişkilerde dini kullanma eğilimi söz konusu olabilmektedir. Ayrıca, dinsel gruplara üye olmak da kayırmacılığın ortaya çıkmasına neden olarak görülmektedir. Katılımcılara göre kayırmacılık, kişilikteki olumsuz özelliklerden kaynaklanmaktadır, denilebilir. İnsanların kurduğu yakın ilişkiler de farklı bağlamlarda kayırmacılığa neden olabilmektedir algısı mevcuttur. Kayırmacılığa maruz kalan ve şahit olan katılımcılar engellenme tepkileri göstermektedir. Ayrıca adaletsizlik düşünceleri ve geleceğe dair kaygı da sıklıkla belirtilmektedir. Dindarlık ve kayırmacılık bağlamında çağrışım yapan kavramlar kul hakkı, adalet, ahlak ve dinsel grup üyeliği olarak sıralanmaktadır. Katılımcılar kayırmacılık ilişkilerine girmeksizin hayattaki hedeflere ulaşmak konusunda olumlu bir tablo çizmektedir denilebilir. Bu noktada tevekkül, kayırmacılık mağduru olma endişesiyle başa çıkmada kullanılabilmektedir.

Makale detayları

Perceptions of Faculty of Theology Students on the Relationship between Favoritism and Religiosity

Yazarlar:

Nesibe Esen Ateş

Yayıncı:

Eskişehir Osmangazi University

Ana Başlıklar:

Din Psikolojisi

Dergi:

Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.12 Issue 2, pp.775-806

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001357957

pISSN:

2147-8171

Psychology of Religion

Favoritism

Religiosity

Perception

Morality

Justice

Right of ServantDin Psikolojisi

Kayırmacılık

Dindarlık

Algı

Ahlak

Adalet

Kul Hakkı

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Nesibe Esen Ateş

Yayıncı: Eskişehir Osmangazi University

Ana Başlıklar: Din Psikolojisi

Dergi: Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.12 Issue 2, pp.775-806

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 9/2025

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001357957

pISSN: 2147-8171

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Nesibe Esen Ateş

Yayıncı:

Eskişehir Osmangazi University

Ana Başlıklar:

Din Psikolojisi

Dergi:

Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.12 Issue 2, pp.775-806

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001357957

pISSN:

2147-8171