Exploring the Impact of Anime on Muslim Teenagers’ Moral Behaviour - Vol 14 - Issue 7

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This research investigates the impact of anime on four domains of Muslim morality among teenagers in Selangor, Malaysia, focusing on how anime consumption affects religious observance, life choices, reasoning, and respect for property. A quantitative survey of 85 Muslim teenagers aged 13–16 collected viewing habits and moral behaviour using a Likert 5-scale questionnaire with Cronbach’s alpha of 0.89. Results show low overall viewing time and a weak negative correlation with moral misconduct in the religious and property domains, concluding that anime does not drive moral degradation and that low-level exposure—especially Kodomo and Shounen—may offer positive effects.

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Pages13

Reading Time33 min

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Abstract

Keywords

Introduction

Social problems among Malaysian teenagers

Mental health and juvenile delinquency

Domestic violence and policy responses

Definition of social disorder and cultural-religious values

Rise of anime in Malaysia

Further discussion

Vol 14, Issue 7,(2024) E-ISSN: 2222-6990 Exploring the Impact of Anime on Muslim Teenagers’Moral Behaviour Nor Afian Yusof1 , Jamsari Alias2 , Norazila Mat3 , Maharam Mamat4 , Lim Kar Keng5 , Hamdzun Haron6 1,2,4,5,6School of Liberal Studies, The National University of Malaysia, 4 Faculty of Economics and Management, The National University of Malaysia Correspondent Author Email: [affian@ukm.edu.my](affian@ukm.edu.my) To Link this Article: [http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v14-i7/21989](http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v14-i7/21989) DOI:10 .6007/IJARBSS/v14-i7/21989 Published Date: 11 July 2024 Abstract This research investigates the impact of anime on the four domains of Muslim morality among teenagers in Selangor, Malaysia. The study explores how anime consumption affects religious observance, life choices, reasoning, and property respect. Using a quantitative approach, 85 Muslim teenagers aged 13-16 were surveyed on their anime viewing habits and moral behaviour. The study utilized a Likert 5-scale questionnaire with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.89 for reliability. Findings indicate that the majority of respondents are drawn to anime for its magical characters, attractive graphics, and engaging storylines. However, the frequency of anime viewing among respondents is generally low, with most watching 1-3 hours per week. Correlation analysis revealed a weak negative relationship between anime viewing and moral misconduct, specifically in the religious domain (fasting and parental obedience) and property domain (wastage) . Contrary to prevalent perceptions, the study concludes that anime consumption does not contribute to moral degradation among teenagers. Instead, certain positive influences were observed, suggesting that low-level exposure to anime, particularly'Kodomo' and 'Shounen' genres, can have beneficial effects. These results challenge the notion that anime exacerbates social issues among youth, highlighting the need for parents to monitor and guide anime content consumption. Further research with larger sample sizes is recommended to fully understand the influence of anime on adolescent behaviour and morality. Keywords: Anime, Teenagers, Moral Behaviour, Muslim Morality, Social Impact Introduction The moral degradation exacerbated by the pervasive influence of borderless mass media has become a pressing social concern. Daily news reports in newspapers and on television continually highlight various social issues, particularly affecting teenagers who represent the future human capital of our nation. The unrestricted exposure of today's youth to diverse external information and cultures through mass media significantly impacts their attitudesand behaviours. This exposure has contributed to alarming levels of social problems including indiscriminate social connections, illegal racing, substance abuse, abortion, gambling, bullying, and gangsterism. According to recent statistics, social problems among teenagers in Malaysia have shown various trends and impacts. Mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, have been particularly concerning. In 2022, mental health screenings by the Ministry of Health found high rates of depression and anxiety, especially in the Federal Territories, due to factors like the high cost of living and interpersonal problems (CodeBlue, 2023; The Star, 2023) . Juvenile delinquency also remains a significant issue. While there was a decline in juvenile offenders from 2014 to 2015, more recent data indicates fluctuations. For example, according to the Malaysia Youth Data Bank, juvenile cases saw a slight increase in 2022 compared to 2021, with property crimes constituting 65% and violent crimes 35% . Male juveniles made up 95% of offenders (Ova, 2023) . Additionally, domestic violence cases have increased significantly during the pandemic, with a 42% rise. The government has implemented several initiatives to address this, including hotlines and she

FAQs

Which aspects of Muslim morality does the study examine in relation to anime use?

The study examines religious observance, life choices, reasoning, and property respect as four moral domains.

What survey method and sample size are used to analyze the relationship?

Eighty-five Muslim teenagers aged 13–16 in Selangor were surveyed using a Likert 5-scale questionnaire, with Cronbach’s alpha reported as 0.89.

What do the findings suggest about whether anime causes moral degradation?

The study concludes that anime consumption does not contribute to moral degradation; instead, it finds a weak negative correlation with certain misconduct and suggests limited positive influence at low exposure levels.

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