Husnudzon Therapy to Reduce Anxiety Among University Students

Authors

  • Bunga Eka Cahyani Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang
  • Shifa Salsabilla Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang
  • Novera Indrika Mutiara Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang
  • Sabila Ramadhani Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang
  • Aura Rizkia Zalfa Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang
  • Piliya Indah Putri Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61994/cpbs.v4i1.209

Keywords:

Husnudzon, anxiety, spiritual therapy, university students

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of husnudzon therapy in reducing anxiety levels among university students. The research employed a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group pre-test and post-test. A total of 40 undergraduate students were selected using purposive sampling and divided into an experimental group (n = 20) and a control group (n = 20). The experimental group received a 7-day self-guided husnudzon therapy intervention that included morning affirmations, cognitive reframing of negative thoughts, and gratitude journaling, while the control group received no treatment. Anxiety levels were measured using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale. Data were analyzed using Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test and Mann-Whitney U Test. Results showed a significant reduction in anxiety scores within the experimental group (Z = -2.943, p = 0.003), while no significant change was observed in the control group (Z = -0.869, p = 0.385). However, the between-group comparison revealed no significant difference (U = 181.5, p = 0.615), likely due to the small sample size. These findings suggest that husnudzon therapy is a promising and culturally relevant approach to managing anxiety in students. Future studies with larger samples and extended intervention periods are recommended to validate these results.

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Published

2025-06-28

How to Cite

Bunga Eka Cahyani, Shifa Salsabilla, Novera Indrika Mutiara, Sabila Ramadhani, Aura Rizkia Zalfa, & Piliya Indah Putri. (2025). Husnudzon Therapy to Reduce Anxiety Among University Students. Proceeding Conference on Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, 4(1), 70-81. https://doi.org/10.61994/cpbs.v4i1.209