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Well-Being of Young People as the Result of the Acceptance of Ethical Values in National Educational Programme

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  • Kamil Turčan

    (Faculty of Social Sciences UCM in Trnava, Bučianska 4/A, 917 01 Trnava, Slovakia)

  • Andrea Čajková

    (Faculty of Social Sciences UCM in Trnava, Bučianska 4/A, 917 01 Trnava, Slovakia)

  • Ivana Butoracová Šindleryová

    (Faculty of Social Sciences UCM in Trnava, Bučianska 4/A, 917 01 Trnava, Slovakia)

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to analyze how young people in Slovakia perceive individual attributes of quality of life and to highlight the positive correlation with ethical values acquired primarily through family upbringing and, significantly, through the national education system. Quality of life is understood as a multidimensional concept encompassing opportunities, fulfillment of human needs, and subjective well-being, including dimensions such as happiness and life satisfaction. These aspects are strongly influenced by ethical values, which are particularly shaped by compulsory ethics or religious education provided to children aged 6–15 within the Slovak national curriculum. To explore the link between ethically grounded education and perceived quality of life among youth, a questionnaire-based survey was conducted. The findings reveal significant correlations between ethical or religious education and various quality of life indicators, emphasizing the importance of ethical education in shaping socially responsible and value-oriented young citizens. This study contributes to understanding the cultural and educational context influencing youth perceptions of quality of life in Slovakia.

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  • Kamil Turčan & Andrea Čajková & Ivana Butoracová Šindleryová, 2025. "Well-Being of Young People as the Result of the Acceptance of Ethical Values in National Educational Programme," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 14(7), pages 1-17, July.
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