‘There are two types of faith’: exploring young Portuguese people’s participation in world youth day
The present study aimed to examine the significance of young Portuguese people’s experiences of participating in a global Catholic event, the World Youth Day, by discussing their motivations and learning opportunities. World Youth Day is seen as a major experience full of many small experiences that...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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2023
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Journal of beliefs and values
Year: 2023, Volume: 44, Issue: 2, Pages: 267-279 |
Further subjects: | B
Informal Education
B Participation B Experiences B Youth B World Youth Day B non-formal education |
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Summary: | The present study aimed to examine the significance of young Portuguese people’s experiences of participating in a global Catholic event, the World Youth Day, by discussing their motivations and learning opportunities. World Youth Day is seen as a major experience full of many small experiences that become part of the lifelong process of socialisation. These may include non-formal and informal educational experiences. The literature has pointed to the religious/spiritual significance of the event, but other aspects have yet to be studied. The present study used a mixed-methods methodology that included a questionnaire (N = 1,351) and 20 semi-structured interviews, to Portuguese young people participating in the event. The results showed that the religious/spiritual dimension was important as motivations and effects, but cultural and social aspects were also very relevant. Membership of a Catholic youth group was crucial in the decision to participate and to the process of learning to live with others. The Pope appeared as a central figure in the event, and the way he communicated with participants enhanced their sense of belonging to the Catholic Church. |
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ISSN: | 1469-9362 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of beliefs and values
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/13617672.2022.2100625 |