The effect of religion and identity on the political participation and politicisation of the young Bingöl sample

The aim of this study is to analyze the effect of identity and religion in political participation. By and large political participation takes place depending on sociological and psychological effects. However, this study is not restricted only identity and religion variables. There are lots of variables that affect political participation. The effects of variables that are family, mass communication, peer groups, education, professional knowledge, age, social status, etc has been also examined during the research process. In the study, young people's views on religion, religious life, political choice, identity belonging have been discussed. In the scope of the research, a determination aimed at the political tendencies of young people, their perception of politics and their political participation practices have been made. In this study, the method of qualitative research has been adopted. Interview technique, which is one of the qualitative data collection techniques, has been used. The sample of the research consists of 35 young participants between the ages of 18 and 30 that are suitable for the purpose of the study. The research has been carried out within the borders of Bingöl province. In the research, criterion sampling type, which is one of the purposeful sampling methods, has been chosen as the sampling technique. The study consists of three parts. In the first part, which is the conceptual and theoretical framework of the study, theoretical information on the concepts of identity, religion, youth, politics, and political participation has been discussed. In the second part, the subject, purpose and importance of the study has been stated, and essential information on the field research has been explained. In the third part, the analysis and evaluation of the date obtained from the field study has been discussed. The study has been completed with the conclusion and evaluation sections.