Attitudes toward Christianity during adolescence : a study of Maltese form 4 students

Abstract

Although living in a traditional Catholic society, many adolescents are probably experiencing the influence of a globalized and post Christian society. Through this dissertation, I intend to verify what are the attitudes towards Christianity among students attending Form 4 of secondary education. The works of Kay and Francis will be of particular help. My intention is to conduct comparisons between schools - State, Church and Private schools, and between genders. Besides, other conclusions on the attitudes toward Christianity among Form 4 students regarding parental professions, group affiliations, geographical regions and Church attendance will be clearly displayed. The attitude of the total sample population and of the specific population (as defined by gender and type of school) will be especially helpful in planning a future adequate religious education program during adolescence.