A Correlation Study And Affecting Factors Of Smartphone Use By Muslim Students And Religious Practices

Abstract

In Indonesia, more and more individuals are using the internet, particularly teenagers. The most popular method for pupils to reach the internet is through their smartphones. Numerous apps that offer both positive and negative knowledge can be loaded on smartphones. This paper looks into the relationship between smartphone use and religious beliefs and practices, as well as the influencing variables. Students at State Madrasah Aliyah in Bekasi City make up the study group. According to the survey, WhatsApp and Instagram are currently the most popular social media sites, and the majority of respondents also use their cellphones to read the Koran. Islamic news, education, and entertainment are among the most popular types of material. Some social media platforms have a strong negative association with religious practice, whereas Islamic apps and materials have a positive correlation. The use of smartphones is restricted by parents and schools, and this has been shown to increase devotional practice. urges the government to implement a literacy plan right away, one that uses digital literacy and material limitations to increase students' religiosity.