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Khan @ Khin Hnin Oo, Shereen and Rahman, H. M. Mahfuzur and Khan @ Thandar Oo, Nasreen and Leng, Olivia Tan Swee (2026) Digital Identity and Ethical Dilemmas: Exploring Muslim Youths’ Engagement with Technology through Islamic Principles. WSEAS TRANSACTIONS ON BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS. p. 970. ISSN 1109-9526

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Abstract

This paper examines the relationship between ethics-based decision-making, Islamic identity, and technology adoption among Malaysian Muslim youth. It investigates how Islamic ethics shape online ethical behavior and the mediating role of Islamic identity in digital decision-making. A quantitative approach was adopted, using a structured questionnaire completed by 244 technologically engaged Muslim youth. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was employed to analyze the relationships among Islamic ethics, online engagement, Islamic values, Islamic identity, and ethical decision-making. Results indicate that Islamic identity positively influences ethical decision-making online. Islamic trust and online interaction strongly predict Islamic identity, while Islamic values have a smaller but direct effect. The study emphasizes integrating Islamic ethics into digital literacy programs to foster safe online environments where youth can engage with technology without violating religious principles. Future research should identify specific Islamic values that affect ethical behavior and examine the long-term impact of technology use on Islamic identity and moral judgment.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Islamic ethics technology, online engagement, Islamic values, Islamic identity, Ethical decision making, Malaysia
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HM Sociology > HM711-806 Groups and organizations
Divisions:	Faculty of Management (FOM)
Depositing User:	Ms Suzilawati Abu Samah
Date Deposited:	04 Aug 2026 02:37
Last Modified:	04 Aug 2026 02:37
URII:	http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/16462

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