Islamic Guidance and Counseling Journal

Islamic Value-Based Student Employability Scale: Validation with Rasch Model

2025-08-25T14:31:43+00:00

In the era of globalization, universities in Indonesia are expected to produce graduates who are academically excellent and equipped with employability skills grounded in Islamic values. This dual expectation necessitates the development of assessment tools that align educational outcomes with religious and cultural contexts. However, existing employability scales often fail to capture the ethical and spiritual dimensions vital for Muslim students. This study aimed to develop and validate an Islamic value-based student employability scale that integrates core employability skills, Islamic work ethics, workplace spirituality, resilience, and motivation. Item development was based on a comprehensive literature review and expert consultation to ensure theoretical relevance and cultural appropriateness. The Rasch model was employed to provide accurate, bias-free measurement and to confirm unidimensionality. A cross-sectional design involving 1,192 students from 26 public Islamic universities in Indonesia was used, with data collected through an online questionnaire. Rasch analysis demonstrated strong validity and reliability (item reliability = 1.00; person reliability = 0.90), confirming the scale's ability to measure a single core construct. The Islamic value-based employability scale offers a psychometrically sound tool for assessing Muslim students' workplace readiness. It provides practical insights for Islamic higher education curriculum development and policy design.

Adaptation and Validation of The Achievement Emotions Questionnaire Academic Boredom Subscale in Indonesian Islamic Boarding Schools

2025-08-16T09:09:07+00:00

Despite the growing recognition of academic boredom as a factor influencing student engagement and achievement, there is still a lack of culturally adapted and validated instruments for use in religious and highly structured educational settings such as Islamic boarding schools. Most existing tools were developed in general, non-boarding, and secular school contexts, primarily in Western countries that differ significantly from the cultural and educational characteristics of Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia. Therefore, this study aimed to adapt and test the validity and reliability of the 16-item Academic Boredom subscale of the Achievement Emotions Questionnaire (AEQ) among Islamic boarding school students in Indonesia. A total of 408 students from Islamic Boarding Schools in East Java, Indonesia participated in the study. This process adaptation involved several stages, including double translation, expert review, a readability test and construct confirmation. The data were analysed using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) with the Diagonally Weighted Least Squares (DWLS) method, as well as with reliability tests using Cronbach's Alpha and McDonald's Omega. The model fit indices (CFI = 0.919; TLI = 0.901; RMSEA = 0.071) and high internal consistency (α = 0.906; ω = 0.917) indicate that the adapted Academic Boredom subscale is valid and reliable for use in Islamic boarding school students in Indonesia. The implications of the study indicate that the adapted AEQ scale can be used as a diagnostic assessment tool for academic boredom in Islamic boarding school-based junior high school student, as well as supporting the development of affection-based learning interventions in Islamic Boarding School.

Examining Impact of Internal Problems on Academic Procrastination in Adolescents: Emotion Regulation as Mediator

2025-08-16T09:09:11+00:00

In current society, academic procrastination has emerged as one of factors contributing to academic failure among youth. They often prioritize leisure activities over fulfilling academic responsibilities. The objective of this study is to examine the role of emotion regulation as a mediator in the relationship between internal problems, including non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), paternal involvement, and dependent decision-making, on academic procrastination in adolescents in Karawang, West Java, Indonesia. This study used quantitative survey research design involving 148 adolescents who lived in Karawang as participants. The data collection technique was using 4 scales, there are The Self Harm Screening Inventory (SHSI), Brief Version Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS-18), Perception of Father Involvement Scale and General Decision-Making Style Questionnaire (GDMS). Research data analyzes by using JASP 0.19.1, an open-source program for statistical analysis. The results demonstrate that the relationship between NSSI and academic procrastination, father engagement and academic procrastination, and dependent decision making and academic procrastination may all be mediated by emotion regulation. Research finding indicates the potential of emotion regulation to function as a mediator in the relationship between variables and academic procrastination. Specifically, NSSI affects academic procrastination through emotion regulation as a mediator. Similarly, father involvement influences academic procrastination when emotion regulation is considered as a mediator. Lastly, dependent decision-making impacts academic procrastination if emotion regulation serves as a mediator. In conclusion, this research contributed to showed the importance of emotion regulation in explaining the reason behind academic procrastination. Especially for vulnerable youth who have less father involvement or have performed NSSI. They may not perform academic procrastination if they have high emotion regulation.

Engagement and Life Satisfaction: Testing the Parallel Mediator of Academic Engagement Among Muslim Students

2025-08-16T09:09:15+00:00

Student life satisfaction is a determining variable in academic success influenced by student engagement and academic engagement. However, these two seem overlap, yet are actually distinct. This Study aimed to examine how each type of engagement contributes to students life satisfaction. To do so, 524 students of Madrasah Aliyah or Islamic Senior High Schools in Indonesia, aged 15 to 18 years were observed. Their data were collected using three validated instruments, including the Student’s Life Satisfaction Scale, the Student Engagement Scale and the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-9S). In the analysis, hierarchical regression and Sobel's test were used. Based on the analysis, it was found that the contribution of emotional engagement dimension and the absorption dimension resulted a significant positive correlation with student’s life satisfaction (p < .01), emotional engagement (β = .440, p < .01) and absorption (β = .966, p < .01). Those directly predicted life satisfaction. In addition, parallel mediation of absorption academic engagement fully mediated the relationship between behavioral engagement and student’s life satisfaction (β = .096, z = 3.38, p < .05) and cognitive engagement and student’s life satisfaction (β = .156, z = 4.05, p < .01). In addition, absorption partially mediated the relationship between emotional engagement and student’s life satisfaction (β = .210, z = 6.90, p < .01). In conclusion, student engagement and academic engagement are not overlapping, but are distinct constructs

Resilience, Social Support, and Parenting Self-Efficacy: Insights from Young Mothers Married as Children

2025-08-16T09:09:05+00:00

Child marriage represents a significant social concern with persistent consequences for the well-being of women and children. It adversely influences young mothers’ quality of life and their parenting practices, particularly their confidence and readiness to fulfill parental responsibilities effectively. However, limited research has systematically examined how resilience and distinct types of social support influence parenting self-efficacy (PSE) among this vulnerable population. This study aims to examine the distinct and combined contributions of resilience and social support to PSE, systematically comparing the effects of each support type on PSE among young mothers who have experienced child marriage. Furthermore, it explores how demographic factors, including marital status and reasons for marriage, are associated with variations in PSE. A cross-sectional design with purposive sampling was employed, with a sample of 110 young mothers who experience child marriage. Structured questionnaires were administered, including demographic items, the Early Intervention Parenting Self-Efficacy Scale, the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and the Social Provisions Scale. Multiple regression analysis, including Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Multidimensional Scaling (MDS), was conducted to assess the factors influencing PSE. The results indicate that resilience and social support significantly predict PSE (R² = .630, p < .01), with social support emerging as the strongest predictor. These findings suggest that enhancing resilience and social support for young mothers can substantially improve their parenting efficacy.

Digital Overload: Understanding Social Media Fatigue in Higher Education Based on Demographics and Technology Usage

2025-08-16T09:09:09+00:00

Social media has become an important part of students' lives in today's internet era, helping them meet their academic, social, and entertainment needs. However, excessive exposure to social media can cause fatigue, known as Social Media Fatigue (SMF), which affects students’ behavioural, cognitive, and emotional levels. This study aimed to analyse the level of social media fatigue based on demographics and technology access patterns. This research used a quantitative descriptive survey design with stratum random sampling technique by taking samples from various batches or years of student entry to the University. A total of 386 students participated, consisting of various batches or years of student entry (Year 2021 = 143 / 37.1%; 2022 = 97 / 25.1; 2023 = 80 / 20.7; 2024 = 66 / 17.1). The scale used in this study is the Social Media Fatigue scale (SMFS). Data were analysed using descriptive analysis with the help of JASP 0.19.3 software. The findings of this study indicated that the level of social media fatigue in students is high. Cognitive experience has the highest mean value among the three components of SMF, compared to emotional and behavioural experiences. In addition, findings suggested a tendency towards Emotional Experience, which may indicate that social media has a greater impact on their emotional well-being. Moreover, long access duration may worsen the consequences of social media fatigue.

Islamic-Based Counseling for Fostering Self Efficacy in Muslim Communities

2025-08-16T09:09:13+00:00

The global Muslim community faces challenges in achieving well-being goals. Self-efficacy is key to encouraging active participation and empowerment, but studies examining the effectiveness of Islamic counseling in improving self-efficacy are limited. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of an Islamic counseling intervention in improving self-efficacy in the Muslim community. Using a quantitative approach with a two-group pretest-posttest design, 130 participants aged 18-45 years were divided into experimental and control groups. The intervention consisted of four group sessions, which integrate Islamic values such as tawakal and ikhtiar, reflection on Qur'anic verses, as well as modern psychological techniques such as cognitive restructuring and directed imagination. The three dimensions of self-efficacy based on Bandura's theory—level, generality, and strength—were measured using a validated questionnaire. Two-Way ANOVA analysis showed that the experimental group significantly improved on all three dimensions compared to the control group (p < 0.001), while the effects of age and age versus group interaction were not significant. Post-hoc results strengthened the differences between subgroups. The findings support the effectiveness of Islamic counseling as a values-based approach capable of strengthening self-efficacy across ages and backgrounds. This study makes a theoretical contribution by integrating Islamic spirituality into Bandura's self-efficacy framework, while offering a practical intervention model that can be applied in the mental strengthening of Muslim communities. This research shows that Islamic counseling has potential as an evidence-based approach that is relevant, contextual, and adaptive to the psychological needs of the ummah in the modern era.

Effectiveness of Mindful Colouring Practices in Reducing Performance Anxiety among Trainee Counselors

2025-08-16T09:09:21+00:00

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Mindful Colouring Practices in reducing performance anxiety among trainee counselors at Yarmouk University in Jordan. The sample consisted of 30 trainee counselors, and a quasi-experimental design was employed to assess the effectiveness of the therapeutic intervention program. The pre-test and post-test evaluations were conducted for both the control group and the experimental group using the Performance Anxiety Scale, which was developed for trainee counselors for the purposes of this study. The results indicated the significant effectiveness of the designed program in reducing performance anxiety levels among the experimental group compared to the control group. This was reflected in the overall anxiety scale as well as in its specific domains: psychological and emotional, cognitive, and physical. Additionally, the results showed no statistically significant differences attributable to gender effects on the total scale or any of the domains, except for the psychological and emotional domain, where differences favored females. Furthermore, no statistically significant differences were found based on academic year in relation to the total scale or in any of the domains, except for the cognitive domain, where third-year students exhibited better results. The study also revealed that no statistically significant differences were attributable to interaction effects between the group and academic year, gender and academic year, or the interaction of group, academic year, and gender. This study highlights the potential of Mindful Colouring Practices as an effective tool for reducing performance anxiety among trainee counselors. The findings suggest that this therapeutic intervention could be a useful addition to counselor training programs.

Academic Self-Efficacy and Aspiration Goals Among Muslim High School Students: The Role of Problem-Solving and Self-Awareness

2025-08-16T09:09:19+00:00

This study aims to analyze the relationship between academic self-efficacy and aspirational goals of Muslim high school students in Indonesia, as well as the moderating role of problem-solving and self-awareness. The background of this research is based on the importance of aspiration in determining the direction of students' education and careers. The research design employed a quantitative correlational approach to examine the relationships among the study variables. The research participants consisted of Muslim high school students selected using purposive random sampling. A total of 608 participants were involved, comprising 41.45% male and 58.55% female students, with ages ranging from 15 to 18 years. The research instruments included the academic self-efficacy, problem-solving, self-awareness, and aspiration goals scale, which were measured by the Likert scale. Data collection was conducted through both online surveys and direct administration at all participating schools, allowing students to choose the method based on their accessibility and preference. The data analysis technique used the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM). The results indicated that academic self-efficacy positively influenced aspiration goals, and that problem-solving and self-awareness significantly moderated this relationship. The proposed research model demonstrated good fit criteria. PLS-SEM is a variance-based structural equation modeling technique that is suitable for analyzing complex models and predictive research frameworks. The conclusion of this study confirms the importance of improving self-efficacy to encourage students' aspirations. Suggestions are given for developing intervention programs that can improve the self-efficacy and aspirations of Muslim high school students in Indonesia.

The Impact of Attending Qur’an Memorization Programs on Psychological Wellbeing: A Study on Adult Females

2025-08-16T09:09:18+00:00

This research explored the effects of attending Qur'an memorization centers on major aspects of intact wellbeing and cognitive capabilities. The target population included four hundred healthy adult females (those Qur'an centers in the sample were female-only institutions, per the gender-segregated practices of many Muslim communities) classified into five groups according to their Qur'an level of memorization: (1) full memorization, (2) memorized 15–29 Juz’, (3) memorized 5–14 Juz’, (4) memorized 1–4 Juz’, and (5) minimal memorization limited to public schooling. They were instructed to complete a set of self-report scales and cognitive tests and a questionnaire on demographic information. A multivariate analysis of covariance showed an overall group difference in life satisfaction, happiness, and general reasoning, but not when examined individually with regard to statistical significance. Further analysis revealed that attendance at the Qur'anic memorization centers predicted life satisfaction more powerfully than happiness or cognitive abilities. In conclusion, these findings suggest that Qur'an memorization centers positively influence life satisfaction, while their influence on other cognitive and emotional factors may be more complicated. The current study indicates that the influence of religious practices on wellbeing should be considered and further research is required to examine the association between attendance at Qur'an memorization centers and the broad measures of cognitive functions.

The Healer's Foundation: A Model of Self-Awareness, Self-Efficacy, and Social Support in Fostering Counselor Students' Self-Care

2025-09-05T09:25:40+00:00

Counselor Students, while seen as key providers of counseling and guidance services in educational settings, frequently face challenges stemming from insufficient self-care practices. The absence of these practices often leads to psychological difficulties that compromise their ability to fully embody the characteristics of effective counselors. This situation raises concerns about counselor students’ readiness to assume professional responsibilities and maintain long-term effectiveness in their roles. Therefore, the objective of this study is to investigate the impact of self-awareness, self-efficacy, and social support on the self-care of prospective counselor students, and to develop a comprehensive theoretical framework tailored specifically to their needs. This study employed an Ex Post Facto Causal Relationship Explanatory design. A sample of 277 students (38 males and 239 females) was selected using convenience sampling. Data were collected using four validated and reliable instruments—the Self-Efficacy Scale, the Self-Awareness Scale, Sarafino's Social Support Scale, and the Mindful Self-Care Scale. Data were analyzed through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to examine the relationships between the variables. The obtained results showed that significant relationships existed between self-awareness, self-efficacy, and social support with self-care. This research underscored the significance of harmonizing the pre-service Guidance and Counseling education curriculum with the sole purpose of cultivating self-care practices among students through synchronized learning.