Youth hedonistic behaviour: moderating role of peer attachment on the effect of religiosity and worldview

Abstract

This study was carried out on the moderating effect of peer attachment on the relationships between religiosity and worldview, and on how hedonistic behaviour among Malaysian undergraduate students is shaped by such influences. With regard to peer attachment, the study focused on the influences of communication, trust and alienation among youth. Bronfenbrenner's theory of human ecology and Armsden and Greenberg's attachment model were used as the framework. Drawing on a quantitative survey of 394 Malaysian university students (M age = 21.0, SD = 0.40), structural equation modelling and path analysis revealed a significant relationship between worldview and hedonistic behaviour. Peer attachment moderated the relationships between religiosity and religious worldview. The results further showed that the unique moderating effect of the lower level of attachment with peers is positively related to the hedonistic behaviour. Implications from the findings are discussed.

Effects of Religiosity, Peer Attachment, Characteristics of Instagram social media usage on Hedonic Behavior

“…[30] Hamzah et al specifically in psychological research using the term "hedonistic behavior". There are two "hedonistic behavior" perspectives used by Hamzah [31] [32], namely the ethical perspective and psychological perspective. Hedonic behavior in an ethical perspective is discussed in philosophy, born of hedonism.…”

“…If communication and trust in friends are good, then someone will not feel alienated (alienation). [36][37], Weiss 1982, [38] ; [39]…”

“…The results of the survey were the activities most often carried out by students were to go to the mall and spend time at the café. Hamzah's research [14] in Malaysia which discusses hedonic lifestyles in students refers to "hedonistic behavior" or hedonic behavior that is demonstrated such as squandering money, and spending time outside the home to achieve enjoyment in life.…”

“…The phenomenon of Muslim hijab women who carry out hedonic behavior is supported by articles that discuss "Hedonism among Hijabers". Hedonic behavior is mostly aimed at the environment outside the home, tends to choose friends, wants to be the center of attention and orientation is only for pleasure in life [16] . The amount of data on hijab Muslim women who have hedonic behavior is not shown in this article.…”

“…If the hedonist lifestyle really begins to enter the behavior of Muslim women wearing hijab, this is due to the low spirit and theological awareness among them. Muslim women wear hijab is not based on spiritual awareness alone, but is more influenced by fashion trends alone [17] Hedonic behavior is meant a pattern of life that directs activities to seek the pleasure of life. The forms of behavior shown usually spend more time outside the home to have fun with friends, love to give things that are not needed, and always want to be attentive to the surrounding environment.…”