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Values, Dreams, Ideals – Muslim Youth in Southeast Asia

© Bernice Chauly

Surveys in Indonesia and Malaysia

How does Indonesia’s and Malaysia’s Muslim Youth feel about their respective country, their family, their society? Do youngsters care about politics? How religious are they? What are their needs, their problems? Who do they turn to? Are they happy? Optimistic? We don’t know much. That’s why we asked young people in both countries what they think, feel, believe, fear, aspire to and hope for.More ...

Comparative National Report

© Bernice Chauly Approximately 235 Moslems live in Indonesia and Malaysia – just under 15 percent of the world’s Moslem population. Half of them are younger than 25. More ...
    © Goethe-Institut Indonesien – Persoenliche Entwicklung

    Personal Development

    © Bernice Chauly The survey has found that there are no significant differences between Muslim youth in Indonesia and Malaysia when it comes to their personal development. More ...
      © Bernice Chauly

      Family Orientation

      © Bernice Chauly The majority has the opinion that raising a family makes one’s life happier. Their certainty in gaining happiness in family life is influenced by their good relationship with their parents..More...
        © Bernice Chauly

        Religion

        © Bernice Chauly In Indonesia and Malaysia, Muslim youth receive their religious awareness from various sources. More ...
          © Bernice Chauly

          Politics

          © Bernice Chauly Young people in Indonesia and Malaysia are not particularly interested in politics. More ...
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            Social Environment, Lifestyle and Values

            © Bernice Chauly In general, the sociological realities in the lifestyles of young Muslims in Indonesia and Malaysia are not very different from those of young people elsewhere, including those in the western world. More ...
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              Conclusion

              © Bernice Chauly Muslim youth in Indonesia and Malaysia are similar to their counterparts in other countries. They are content, satisfied and optimistic about their lives and their respective countries’ futures. More ...