The Role of Religion in Shaping Sociocultural Self-Identification of Society in Kazakhstan

Religiosity acts as an important marker of personal self-identification and identification social processes. The paradigm in relation to religion is changing: the secularism state ideological pluralism contributes expanded understanding not only a spiritual tradition, but also institution socialization. This article examines dynamics religiosity Kazakhstan, focusing on impact traditional new forms sociocultural self-identification. research utilizes mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative qualitative data collection analysis techniques. study reveals evolving nature Kazakhstan within context pluralism, emphasizing complex interplay between highlighting need for strategies maintain cohesion effective socialization this multicultural, multi-confessional society. religiolization process its implications individual collective identities multicultural society.
 
 Received: 30 June 2023 / Accepted: 22 August Published: 5 September