The Influence of Qur’anic Story-Based Islamic Counseling on Increasing Adolescent Resilience
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Qur’anic stories, Islamic counseling, Resilience, Adolescents, Spiritual copingAbstract
This research explores the influence of Qur’anic story-based Islamic counseling on increasing adolescent resilience. The study was motivated by the growing psychological challenges faced by adolescents today, including stress, social pressure, and identity crises, which call for culturally and spiritually grounded interventions. Theoretically, the research integrates modern resilience theory (as conceptualized by Masten and Rutter) with Islamic counseling principles rooted in the Qur’an. It emphasizes that Qur’anic stories such as those of Prophet Yusuf, Ayyub, and Musa provide rich models of patience, perseverance, and faith that can shape adaptive coping mechanisms. A quasi-experimental design was employed involving adolescent participants who were divided into experimental and control groups. The intervention consisted of a series of Islamic counseling sessions using selected Qur’anic stories as the central theme. Data were collected using the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) through pre-test and post-test evaluations. Statistical analysis revealed a significant increase in resilience scores among participants who received the Qur’anic story-based counseling compared to those who did not. Improvements were particularly evident in emotional regulation, optimism, and spiritual coping, demonstrating the effectiveness of integrating Qur’anic narratives into counseling practice. The findings suggest that Qur’anic story-based Islamic counseling provides a comprehensive spiritual-psychological approach to promoting adolescent mental well-being. The study contributes theoretically by bridging Qur’anic wisdom with modern psychological frameworks, and practically by offering a replicable model for Islamic counselors, schools, and community institutions. In conclusion, Qur’anic story-based counseling is an effective method to foster resilience, faith, and emotional strength among adolescents, highlighting the timeless relevance of Qur’anic teachings in addressing contemporary psychological challenges.
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