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Grit sebagai Manifestasi Sabr: Konstruksi Model Konseptual Proses Daya Juang dalam Pernikahan Jangka Panjang Muslim
(2026-10-24) Wulandhari, Dyah
Long-term marriages in the modern era confront complex dynamics of emotional challenges and crises of commitment. In the context of Indonesian Muslim society, marital stability necessitates more than just operational-behavioral resilience; it requires transcendental spiritual depth. This study aims to construct a conceptual model of the resilience process in long-term Muslim marriages by integrating Western psychological concepts (Grit) with Islamic psychological principles (Sabr). Utilizing the Constructivist Grounded Theory (CGT) methodology, this study inductively captures the intricate web of meaning and the psychological processes of the participants. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with three Muslim married couples, with marriage durations ranging from 12 to 30 years, who have successfully navigated various crucial marital crises. Data analysis was conducted through rigorous coding stages, proceeding from initial coding to the formation of axial categories. This study introduces the Theory of TeocentricConscious Commitment as the primary conceptual proposition, operationalized through the SMAGS Model (Sabr-Based Marital Grit Cycle). This model illustrates how elements of Grit are tangibly manifested as the operationalization of Sabr values, moving cyclically and interactively within a four-pillar theoretical architecture : (I) Deconstruction of the Affective Myth & Conscious Love, (II) Psychospiritual Transmutation and Sabr Regulation, (III) Relational Eschatology & The Attainment of Sakinah, and (IV) Civilizational Action & Generational Sustainability. This integration serves as a primary driving force in maintaining marital stability and commitment, whether navigating chronic stagnation or acute trauma. This research contributes theoretically to the development of Islamic psychology and practically to marriage counselors in formulating interventions based on character-spiritual integration. Future research is recommended to develop quantitative instruments to test the validity of the SMAGS Model on larger samples, and to conduct longitudinal studies investigating the impact of parental marital resilience on children's psychological development
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Delayed marriages in Bangladesh: Causes, impact, and solutions from an Islamic perspective
(International Open University (IOU), 2026) Sheikh Mohammad, Rafia
This study explores the rising phenomenon of delayed marriage in Bangladesh, particularly among educated and urban youth. While Islam encourages timely marriage as a means to protect faith, modesty, and social order, modern trends driven by career ambitions, financial pressure, media influence, and cultural expectations have led many to postpone marriage. Using a mixed-methods approach including surveys from 700 respondents including youth, parents, and scholars; this research identifies the major causes and consequences of delayed marriage. Key impacts include psychological distress, social instability, and a drift from Islamic values. The study emphasizes the Islamic framework that promotes early, simple marriages based on mutual piety and compatibility (kafāʾah). It critiques cultural practices that hinder marriage and contradict Islamic teachings. The thesis proposes faith-based and practical solutions such as community awareness, Islamic education, dowry reform, and parental support. These aim to realign social practices with Islamic principles, making marriage more accessible and spiritually fulfilling. By integrating field data with Islamic teachings, this research provides actionable insights for scholars, community leaders, and policymakers to address delayed marriage in a balanced and effective manner.
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Pengalaman Ibu Menjalani Homeschooling dalam Perspektif Psikologi Islam: Studi Ipa
(2026-09-26) Sari, Windy Anita
This study aims to explore and understand how Muslim mothers make meaning of their experiences of homeschooling from the perspective of Islamic Psychology. It focuses on the emotional and spiritual experiences of mothers, how they make sense of these experiences, and how homeschooling is understood as a responsibility (amanah) and an act of worship to Allah. This study used a qualitative approach with Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to understand the participants' personal experiences. The participants were four Muslim mothers who were directly involved in caring for and educating their elementary school-aged homeschooled children. Data were collected through semi-structured, in-depth interviews and analyzed using the IPA process, starting from initial notes to the development of themes across all participants. The findings show that Muslim mothers' experiences of homeschooling are complex and connected. The decision to choose homeschooling was based on the unique needs of the child, family values, and deep reflection on the fitrah (natural disposition) of education. In practice, homeschooling was understood as a holistic educational process that focuses not only on academic achievement but also on character development and learning through everyday life. The homeschooling experience also led to personal growth. Mothers learned to accept their own limitations, improve their abilities, and continue developing themselves while carrying out their roles. This process took place within supportive family relationships, where family members worked together, communicated openly, and shared common values. Throughout this experience, spirituality became the main foundation. Mothers viewed homeschooling as fulfilling an amanah from Allah, recognized their own limitations, and relied on Allah throughout the parenting process. This study concludes that, for Muslim mothers, homeschooling is not only an educational choice but also a spiritual journey and a process of personal growth in carrying out their responsibilities before Allah. Homeschooling provides an opportunity for tazkiyat al-nafs (purification of the soul) and the practice of ubudiyah (servitude and devotion to Allah) in everyday family life.
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Peran Religiusitas Islami sebagai Moderator dalam Hubungan Antara Kontrol Diri dan Kepatuhan Tata Tertib Sekolah pada Siswa
(2026-09-26) Syifaunnadia
This study aimed to examine the relationship between self-control and compliance with school regulations and to investigate whether Islamic religiosity moderates this relationship. Compliance with school regulations is an important indicator of students' character development. However, various forms of violations of school regulations are still found, indicating that students' self-control and the internalization of religious values have not yet developed optimally. Therefore, this study sought to explain the relationship between self-control and compliance with school regulations and to examine whether Islamic religiosity strengthens this relationship. This study employed a quantitative approach using a correlational research design. The participants consisted of 176 students of Madrasah Tsanawiyah Al-Falak, Bogor City, selected through a convenience sampling technique. The research instruments included the Self-Control Scale developed based on the dimensions proposed by Tangney, Baumeister, and Boone (2004), the School Rules Compliance Scale developed based on Kelman's (1958) theory of compliance, and the Islamic Religiosity Scale based on the dimensions proposed by Ancok and Suroso (2011). All research instruments met the required standards of validity and reliability. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, regression assumption tests, and Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) with IBM SPSS Statistics version 29 and Hayes' PROCESS Macro version 4.2. The results revealed a significant positive relationship between self-control and compliance with school regulations (β = 0.4409; t = 6.2811; p < .001). In addition, Islamic religiosity showed a significant positive relationship with compliance with school regulations (β = 0.8037; t = 9.1902; p < .001). The moderation analysis indicated that Islamic religiosity significantly moderated the relationship between self control and compliance with school regulations (β = 0.0242; ΔR² = 0.0109; F = 4.1553; p = .0430). These findings suggest that the higher the students' level of Islamic religiosity, the stronger the relationship between self-control and compliance with school regulations. The proposed model explained 54.78% of the variance in compliance with school regulations (R² = 0.5478). The findings provide theoretical implications by demonstrating that Islamic religiosity is not only associated with compliance with school regulations but also functions as a moderating variable that strengthens the relationship between self control and compliance with school regulations. From the perspective of Islamic Psychology, these findings suggest that the development of self-control should be integrated with the enhancement of Islamic religiosity through strengthening faith, moral character, and religious practices, so that compliance with school regulations develops as an expression of moral and spiritual awareness rather than mere obedience to formal rules.
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Self-Compassion sebagai Mediator Antara Spiritual Struggles dan Psychological Well-Being pada Muslim Dewasa
(2026-09-26) Ghufron, Salma Nuha
Spiritual struggle defined as tension, conflict, or distress regarding matters deemed sacred by an individual is a common experience among religious populations, including adult Muslims in Indonesia. With a recorded Muslim population of 245.97 million (87.08% of the total population), Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in the world. While various longitudinal and cross sectional studies consistently link spiritual struggle to poor psychological adjustment, the psychological mechanisms explaining this relationship have primarily been examined in Western, predominantly Christian samples, leaving the experiences of Muslim-majority populations underrepresented. Self compassion, the tendency to treat oneself kindly when facing suffering or failure has proven to be a strong predictor of psychological well-being; however, it has rarely been tested as a mediator linking spiritual struggle to psychological well being, particularly from an Islamic psychology perspective. Therefore, this study aims to examine the mediating role of self-compassion in the relationship between spiritual struggle and psychological well-being among adult Muslims in Indonesia. A quantitative approach with a non-experimental correlational design was employed. The sample consisted of 290 Indonesian Muslim adults aged 18 40, recruited via an online survey using convenience sampling. Data analysis was conducted using linear regression and Hayes’ PROCESS Macro (Model 4) with a bootstrapping method (5,000 resamples) to test the direct relationships and the proposed mediation model. The results indicate that spiritual struggle has a significant negative effect on both psychological well-being and self-compassion. Self-compassion, in turn, has a significant positive effect on psychological well being, even after controlling for spiritual struggle and significantly mediates the relationship between the two (partial mediation, with a mediation proportion of 78.8%). These findings suggest that self-compassion serves as a key psychological mechanism explaining the process by which spiritual struggle diminishes psychological well-being, rather than the impact being merely a direct, isolated effect independent of this internal process. This study extends the study of self compassion into the framework of Islamic psychology while providing an xxiii empirical foundation for the development of self-compassion-based Islamic counseling interventions for Muslim adults experiencing spiritual struggles.