Spirituality in the Information Society: The Influence of Internet Culture on Youth Morality
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47134/pssh.v3i3.549Keywords:
Information Society, Internet Culture, Youth Morality, Spirituality, Digital Ethics, Media LiteracyAbstract
This study aims to analyze the influence of internet culture on the morality and spiritual values of young people in the context of the contemporary information society. The research focuses on how digital technologies, social networks, and online communication reshape youth value orientations, ethical behavior, and spiritual consciousness. A qualitative analytical method was employed through literature review and comparative analysis of recent interdisciplinary studies in sociology, media studies, education, and cultural philosophy published between 2020 and 2024. The findings reveal that internet culture exerts a dual influence on youth morality: while it contributes to the spread of individualism, moral relativism, and weakening of empathy, it also offers significant opportunities for moral education, spiritual development, and value-based social engagement when guided appropriately. The study concludes that strengthening spiritual immunity, media literacy, and ethical responsibility is essential to mitigating the negative effects of digital environments. Integrating national and universal moral values into digital education strategies is crucial for fostering spiritually resilient and ethically responsible youth in the information society.
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