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Addiction: An Examination Within the Framework of Religious Culture and Moral Knowledge Textbooks

Author(s): Fatma Kurttekin
Subject(s): Education, Islam studies
Published by: Sakarya üniversitesi
Keywords: Religious education; Religious Culture and Moral Knowledge; Addiction; Harmful habits; Textbooks;

Summary/Abstract: This qualitative study, using content analysis, examines to what extent addiction, its causes, consequences, and prevention methods are covered and which types of addiction are discussed in Religious Culture and Moral Knowledge courses. The study focuses on how these topics are presented in RCMK textbooks, which primarily address substance addictions such as drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, while briefly mentioning behavioural addictions like overeating, gambling, and technology use. Addiction is portrayed as a moral issue affecting mental, physical, and spiritual health, as well as an individual's self-control and sense of responsibility. Substance addictions receive greater emphasis, reflecting their association with religious texts and state anti-addiction policies, whereas behavioural addictions are given less consideration. The study concludes that addiction should be approached in a comprehensive and progressively deepening manner as students advance through grade levels in RCMK textbooks. In its current form, the information does not appear to effectively develop skills or serve a preventive function that encourages healthier choices

  • Issue Year: 26/2024
  • Issue No: 50
  • Page Range: 747-778
  • Page Count: 32
  • Language: English
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