Is religion in transition? : trends of religiosity in a small Gozitan village

Abstract

This dissertation gives an outlook on the contemporary religious situation among youth in the small village of Sannat, Gozo. For the purpose of this research fifty questionnaires were distributed to twenty-five males and twenty-five females, which were chosen through the use of quota sampling techniques. The participants were asked questions regarding Church attendance, on how they perceive religion in today's society, on the role of religion in their life and on how they relate to religious beliefs and values. The main finding of this research is that for these youth religion still plays an important role in their life. Religion is still perceived as having an integral part in the Maltese culture and identity.