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Shaping Identities, Shaping Futures: The Socio-Religious Impact of Digital Culture on Nigerian Youth Japheth, Tonbrapade; Gbule, Ndidi Justice; Opara, Christopher
Khazanah Journal of Religion and Technology Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): June
Publisher : UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/kjrt.v3i1.2067

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In the digital age, social media platforms have revolutionized the way young people form and express their identities. This study examines the complex and multifaceted relationship between digital culture and youth identity formation in Nigeria, a country with a rapidly growing youth population and increasing social media penetration. Using a mixed-methods approach, this research explores how digital platforms shape and reshape youth identities, influencing their self-concept, relationships, and worldviews. The study draws on two theoretical frameworks: technological determinism and social learning theory, providing a rich understanding of the interplay between digital culture and youth identity. The findings of this study reveal a paradoxical impact of digital culture on youth identities in Nigeria. On the one hand, digital platforms offer opportunities for self-expression, activism, entrepreneurship, and innovation. On the other hand, they also pose significant risks, including the erosion of cultural and religious identity, social media pressure, cyber-bullying, and other negative consequences. This study contributes to the growing body of research on digital culture and youth identity, highlighting the need for a much clearer understanding of the complex relationships between digital media, identity formation, and socio-religious contexts. The findings of this study have implications for policymakers, educators, and parents seeking to navigate the challenges and opportunities of digital culture for young people in Nigeria.
Revisiting William James: Religious Experience as Response to Fanaticism in Nigeria Gbule, Ndidi Justice; Opara, Christopher
MAHABBAH: Journal of Religion and Education Vol 7, No 1 (2026): MAHABBAH: Journal of Religion and Education, Vol.7, No.1 (January 2026)
Publisher : Scriptura Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47135/mahabbah.v7i1.137

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Religious fanaticism persists as a major challenge in Nigeria, expressed through sectarian violence, doctrinal intolerance, and extremist mobilization. This paper revisits William James’s early 20th-century concept of religious experience, as articulated in The Varieties of Religious Experience, to critically examine its potential and limits for addressing contemporary Nigerian religious tensions. James’s pragmatic philosophy privileges individualized, experiential faith over rigid dogma, yet his framework emerged from a Western, Protestant context over a century ago. To adapt his insights, this study situates James within Nigeria’s pluralistic and postcolonial realities, drawing on contemporary pragmatism, Social Identity Theory, African philosophy of religion, and peacebuilding scholarship. Methodologically, it employs qualitative analysis of Nigerian religious conflicts, extremist texts, and interfaith dialogue initiatives to evaluate the relevance of subjective religious experience in mitigating fanaticism. Findings suggest that, when reinterpreted and integrated with modern conflict-resolution strategies, James’s approach can inform educational, policy, and interfaith practices that privilege empathy, critical reflection, and mutual understanding. The study concludes by recognizing the limitations of applying James’s theory in isolation, but proposes a hybrid philosophical framework for fostering tolerance and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria’s multi-religious society.
Co-Authors Japheth, Tonbrapade Opara, Christopher