The Effectiveness of Wudhu Therapy in Maintaining Emotional Stability in Students Who Are Preparing Thesis

Abstract

This research is motivated by the large number of students today who find it difficult to control their emotions when facing problems so they are confused about expressing their emotions. This is because in the learning process students are usually required to be able to complete lecture assignments on time, dividing time for organizational activities and activities at home simultaneously. Based on previous research, wudhu has many benefits both physically and psychologically, such as cleansing the body, clearing the mind, soothing the heart, reducing stress, worry, anger and can stimulate the nervous system. The aim of this research is to determine the effectiveness of wudhu therapy in maintaining emotional stability, especially among final year students in the city of Palembang. This research uses a qualitative phenomenological approach. Data collection techniques use observation and interview methods. The research subject with the initials HY is a final year student who is currently writing a thesis and admits to having emotional stability problems, especially when writing a thesis as the student's final assignment. The results of the research found that, after carrying out wudhu therapy for seven days, the subjects felt changes in themselves ranging from habits, religiosity, physical condition, and even the subject's personality was affected to become more positive. In other words, wudhu therapy is effective in maintaining emotional stability in final students who are writing their thesis.