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A comprehensive research report presented to the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) has unveiled striking perceptions regarding the social fabric of Türkiye.
According to a report by Yucel Kayaoglu from Türkiye Daily, an overwhelming 94% of participants answered "public morality has been increasingly deteriorating in recent years" when asked about the state of ethics in the country.
The study highlights a growing concern over changing lifestyles. 85% of respondents believe that shifts in daily living are pushing moral boundaries. Furthermore, four out of five people argue that the mindset of "everyone lives as they please" weakens ethical limits.
The report indicates deep anxiety regarding the institution of family. 91.1% stated that the institution of marriage has lost power in the eyes of society.
A striking 9 out of 10 people believe that extra-marital affairs are becoming "normalized." Additionally, 79.7% view the increase in divorce rates as a direct indicator of moral decay.
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When asked what damages public morality the most, "social media" took the top spot by a wide margin with 27%. It was followed by economic poverty at 8% and alcohol/drug addiction at 7.8%.
85.8% of participants believe social media negatively affects moral values, while 84% feel the same way about television programs. Almost everyone surveyed (95.4%) agreed that addictions such as gambling, alcohol, and substances accelerate moral degeneration.
The survey also touched upon the generational divide. 90% of respondents think that the moral understanding of the youth is weaker compared to past generations. The areas most affected by this erosion were identified as "youth and education" (35.4%) and "family and marriage" (33.5%).
Additionally, more than 78% of the public believes that distancing from religious and spiritual values increases moral problems.
When asked how to strengthen public morality, 24.3% suggested "values and ethics education." This was followed by policies strengthening family and marriage (20%), increasing economic welfare (18%), and strengthening religious guidance (13.8%).
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