Effectiveness of Dhikr Therapy in Building Self-Control in Individualswith Psychological Disorders
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https://doi.org/10.61994/cpbs.v4i1.207Keywords:
Dhikr therapy, self-control, Islamic Psychotherapy, spiritual intervention, psychological well-beingAbstract
This study aims to examine the effectiveness of dhikr therapy in enhancing self-control among individuals experiencing
mild psychological disturbances. The research employed a quantitative experimental method using a one-group pretestposttest design, involving 25 participants aged 17 to 20 years who showed indications of psychological distress. The intervention was administered in the form of structured dhikr sessions for one week. Self-control was measured using the Brief Self-Control Scale before and after the intervention. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 22.0, including descriptive statistics, normality tests, and hypothesis testing through the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test due to the non-normal distribution of post-test scores. The results demonstrated a significant decrease in mean self-control scores from 39.56 (pre-test) to 24.60 (post-test), with a p-value of 0.000, indicating a statistically significant improvement. These findings suggest that dhikr therapy can be an effective spiritual intervention to enhance emotional regulation and self-control. The study contributes to the development of integrative therapeutic approaches within Islamic psychotherapy, particularly in culturally and spiritually relevant mental health care settings.
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