Dinamičnost u stabilnosti: religioznost u Hrvatskoj 1999. i 2008. godine
Dynamism in Stability: Religiosity in Croatia in 1999 and 2008

Summary/Abstract: This paper is based on the results of the European Values Study carried out in Croatia in 2008 on a sample of 1525 individuals, adults living in Croatia. The study was performed to compare the state of religiosity in Croatia to that of 1999 when the same population was tested with the same questionnaire during the first study. The basic dimension of religiosity was studied. We were interested in whether there have been significant changes in the dynamics of religious life in Croatia, and in which direction these changes might be going. The results obtained indicate that the level of religiosity in Croatia continues to be high and stable, although some significant changes are visible. For individual indicators we note a slight decrease in the level of religiosity, particularly in respect of denominational identification, attending religious services and the public role of the Church where a significant decrease in confidence in the Church was noted, particularly in the ability of the Church to provide an adequate response to moral, spiritual, family and social problems and questions. On the other hand, many indicators remain stable and Croatia continues to be among the most religious countries in Europe. One result of the research of particular importance is insight into the dynamics of changes in the structure of religiosity. An increased share of young people compared to older people was registered among the religious, as well as an increase in the share of men and a decreased share of women.

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