Interfaith Marriage vs Interfaith Dating in Indonesia : Datas from Google Trends 2004 - 2024

Dataset Description for Scientific Research

Dataset Title: Google Search Trends on Interfaith Marriage vs. Interfaith Dating in Indonesia (2004–2024)
Data Source: Google Trends (Secondary Data)
DOI: 10.17632/kcchfjdrwv.1
Contributors: Muhammad Qudwatie, Mohd Yakub@ Zulkifli Mohd Yusoff, Alihanafiah Norasid

Scope and Content:

Time Period: January 2004–December 2024 (20 years).

Analytical Variables:

Relative search volume for the following keywords:

"nikah beda agama" (interfaith marriage).

"nikah islam kristen" (Islamic-Christian marriage).

"hukum nikah beda agama" (legality of interfaith marriage).

"pacaran beda agama" (interfaith dating).

Trend comparison between interfaith dating and interfaith marriage.

Data Format:

Quantitative File: interfaith_dating_vs_interfaith_marriage_indonesia.csv (3.05 KB), containing comparative search volume data.

Qualitative Files: 6 Google Trends screenshots (JPG format, total ~447 KB) visualizing search trends and legal analysis.

Data Collection Method:

Data extracted via Google Trends with geographic filters set to Indonesia and a time range of 2004–2024.

Keywords were selected based on common Indonesian terms used to discuss interfaith marriage/dating.

Research Relevance:

This dataset offers insights into public interest, awareness, and concerns regarding interfaith marriage/dating in Indonesia over two decades.

Enables analysis of correlations between search trends and socio-political dynamics or regulatory changes (e.g., post-law revisions).

Facilitates comparative studies between interfaith dating (as a social practice) and interfaith marriage (as a legal/religious decision).

Limitations and Considerations:

Data reflects relative search volume, not absolute user counts.

Limited to Indonesia’s internet users, potentially excluding offline populations.

Does not represent actual interfaith marriage/dating practices, only public interest inferred from searches.

Potential Applications:

Temporal trend analysis (e.g., spikes in searches about legality after legal reforms).

Regional or demographic comparisons (if combined with supplementary data).

Foundation for qualitative follow-up studies (interviews, surveys) on societal perceptions.

Additional Notes:

The dataset includes graphical visualizations (screenshots) to aid trend interpretation.