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Invisible Devotion in Türkiye: Women’s Absence in Religiosity Scales

Cilt: 37 Sayı: 2 17 Eylül 2026
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Invisible Devotion in Türkiye: Women’s Absence in Religiosity Scales

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This study examines how women’s religious experiences have been represented in existing measurement tools by conducting a qualitative critical analysis of ten Turkish religiosity scales developed within the fields of psychology and the sociology of religion. Drawing on a review of the literature, it stresses conceptual and methodological gaps embedded in both the scales and definitions of religion. Female religiosity often differs from men’s in its expressions and meanings. It frequently takes visible and embodied forms, including wearing the hijab or dressing modestly, that are rarely reflected in current measurement tools. Female religiosity also takes shape at the intersection of religious devotion, social expectations, and personal spirituality. The analysis of the ten scales shows two main patterns. Some of them focus on male-centered practices like Friday prayers, while others seem more neutral. Yet even these neutral scales fail to reflect the many ways women experience and express their faith in daily life. Overall, the findings point to the need for approaches that better capture the depth and variety of women’s religious experience.

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This text was proofread by Recep Erkmen, Metin Güven, and the free version of ChatGPT, to all of whom I would like to extend my sincere thanks.

Kaynakça

  1. Ağılkaya-Şahin, Zuhal. “A Critical Overview of Turkish Measures of Religiosity.” Journal of Empirical Theology 33, no. 1 (June 2020): 6–38. https://doi.org/10.1163/15709256-12341401.
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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Dini Araştırmalar (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

17 Eylül 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

26 Ekim 2025

Kabul Tarihi

30 Mart 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 37 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Altundal Erkmen, H. (2026). Invisible Devotion in Türkiye: Women’s Absence in Religiosity Scales. darulfunun ilahiyat, 37(2), 354-377. https://doi.org/10.26650/di.2026.37.2.1811081
AMA
1.Altundal Erkmen H. Invisible Devotion in Türkiye: Women’s Absence in Religiosity Scales. darulfunun ilahiyat. 2026;37(2):354-377. doi:10.26650/di.2026.37.2.1811081
Chicago
Altundal Erkmen, Hatice. 2026. “Invisible Devotion in Türkiye: Women’s Absence in Religiosity Scales”. darulfunun ilahiyat 37 (2): 354-77. https://doi.org/10.26650/di.2026.37.2.1811081.
EndNote
Altundal Erkmen H (01 Eylül 2026) Invisible Devotion in Türkiye: Women’s Absence in Religiosity Scales. darulfunun ilahiyat 37 2 354–377.
IEEE
[1]H. Altundal Erkmen, “Invisible Devotion in Türkiye: Women’s Absence in Religiosity Scales”, darulfunun ilahiyat, c. 37, sy 2, ss. 354–377, Eyl. 2026, doi: 10.26650/di.2026.37.2.1811081.
ISNAD
Altundal Erkmen, Hatice. “Invisible Devotion in Türkiye: Women’s Absence in Religiosity Scales”. darulfunun ilahiyat 37/2 (01 Eylül 2026): 354-377. https://doi.org/10.26650/di.2026.37.2.1811081.
JAMA
1.Altundal Erkmen H. Invisible Devotion in Türkiye: Women’s Absence in Religiosity Scales. darulfunun ilahiyat. 2026;37:354–377.
MLA
Altundal Erkmen, Hatice. “Invisible Devotion in Türkiye: Women’s Absence in Religiosity Scales”. darulfunun ilahiyat, c. 37, sy 2, Eylül 2026, ss. 354-77, doi:10.26650/di.2026.37.2.1811081.
Vancouver
1.Hatice Altundal Erkmen. Invisible Devotion in Türkiye: Women’s Absence in Religiosity Scales. darulfunun ilahiyat. 01 Eylül 2026;37(2):354-77. doi:10.26650/di.2026.37.2.1811081