Jurnal At-Taujih

Therapeutic Da'wah in the Digital Era: Religious Communication as a Support for the Mental Health of Generation Z

Moh Muslimin — 2026-10-15

Generation Z faces a paradox: unprecedented exposure to religious content online alongside rising rates of anxiety and depression. This study examines how digital religious communication can function therapeutically for this cohort. Using a systematic literature review of sources published between 2019 and 2026, this study screened academic databases for studies linking digital da'wah, religiosity, and adolescent mental health, then synthesized findings thematically. Results show three patterns: religiosity consistently correlates with psychological well-being, digital da'wah has expanded reach but remains strategy-oriented rather than therapeutically designed, and few studies integrate Islamic communication ethics with therapeutic communication principles. This gap signals an opportunity to design da'wah as a preventive, supportive communication practice within Islamic guidance and counseling. The study proposes a therapeutic da'wah framework combining hikmah, mau'idzah hasanah, and empathetic digital engagement.

The Phenomenon of Grief: A Psychological Interpretation of the Loss of a Loved One

Jamiyatul Arisal Khasana — 2026-10-15

This study is motivated by the phenomenon of parental loss one of the most significant life events which impacts the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral states, as well as the adaptation processes, of young adults. Such loss not only evokes grief but also alters how individuals perceive life, engage in daily activities, and find meaning following the loss. This study aims to describe the emotional experiences, cognitive experiences regarding the meaning of death and loss, changes in behavior and daily activities, and the processes of adaptation and meaning-making among young adults in Ngembung Village, Cerme District, Gresik Regency, following the loss of a parent. A qualitative approach utilizing Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was employed. Five young adults participated in the study, selected via purposive sampling. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis involved repeatedly reading transcripts, making initial notes, developing themes, connecting themes across cases, and interpreting the meaning of the participants' life experiences. The results indicate that the participants' emotional experiences were characterized by varying intensities of sadness, shock, disbelief, longing, loneliness, anger, and a sense of loss. Cognitive experiences revealed processes of denial, acceptance, the search for the meaning of loss, and the interpretation of death as the will of Allah SWT. Parental loss also influenced changes in behavior, social relationships, and life motivation, as well as an increase in religious activities as a form of adjustment. The study concludes that the grieving process for young adults following parental loss is gradual, unique, and dynamic. This process is shaped by personal experiences, social support, and individual spiritual values, ultimately fostering self-acceptance, strengthened religiosity, increased emotional maturity, and the discovery of life's meaning after the loss of a parent.

Self-Regulated Learning Support for an Adolescent With Academic Underachievement Concerns: A Retrospective Case Study

Nurin Baroroh — 2026-10-15

Academic underachievement may reflect difficulties in organizing learning rather than a lack of interest or ability. This retrospective, descriptive case study documents the implementation of a Self-Regulation Empowerment Program (SREP) and the short-term changes recorded in one adolescent. The data were drawn from a previously prepared professional psychology practice report concerning a 14-year-old male junior secondary school student, including interviews, observations, psychological assessment, school information, intervention records, and practitioner evaluations. Five student sessions were held on 9-15 November 2025, followed by parent and teacher psychoeducation on 16 - 21 November. Session notes described increased awareness of academic consequences, goal setting, strategy planning, and prioritization of schoolwork. Teachers reported better classroom readiness and concentration, and family notes indicated greater receptiveness to guidance. However, behavioral frequencies, standardized motivation scores, and post-intervention grades were unavailable, and an inconsistency in historical intelligence-test summaries remained unresolved. The case suggests plausible early shifts in learning regulation and contextual support, but the documentary evidence cannot establish causal effectiveness, durable change, or improved academic achievement. Implications for school and Islamic guidance and counseling are discussed.

HOMESICKNESS IN NEW SANTRI: FAMILY ATTACHMENT AND SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT IN ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOLS

Indifatul Anikoh — 2026-10-15

Homesickness is a common transition problem among new santri, who must separate from their families and adapt to the communal, disciplined life of Islamic boarding schools (Pesantren). This structured narrative review synthesizes 25 sources: 21 primary studies published between 2019 and 2026 and four foundational works on homesickness and adjustment. The synthesis identifies five patterns. Homesickness is a clinically meaningful distress state rather than a trivial complaint; its prevalence varies widely across pesantren settings; social adjustment, perceived social support, peer support, and sense of belonging are consistently associated with lower homesickness; and family attachment has a dual role. Secure parental attachment is associated with psychological well-being and with lower homesickness in some studies, whereas one study found that stronger family attachment positively predicted homesickness. The review proposes a dual relational transition framework in which homesickness is reduced not by weakening family ties but by converting them into a secure base while new belonging is built in the pesantren. The framework is a set of testable propositions, not an empirically validated model. For Islamic Guidance and Counseling (Bimbingan dan Konseling Islam, BKI), the findings support an attachment-sensitive and socially oriented service model that combines early screening, a peer-buddy system, structured family contact, group counseling, and musyrif/musyrifah mentoring during the first months of residence.

Reality Therapy in Supporting a Female Adolescent After an Abusive Dating Relationship: A Qualitative Case Study

Zidni Alfian — 2026-10-15

Adolescent dating abuse may disrupt emotional security, interpersonal trust, and school participation. This qualitative case study describes counseling experiences involving a female senior high school student who reported psychological distress following an unhealthy romantic relationship. The original case account identified interviews, counseling observations, and records as information sources; however, complete transcripts, session dates, and standardized outcome measures were unavailable for verification. The case narrative was organized descriptively around presenting difficulties, counseling activities, immediate responses, and limits of the evidence. Reported difficulties included social anxiety, fluctuating mood, disturbed sleep and appetite, and avoidance of situations associated with the relationship. The counseling account described empathic engagement, discussion of personal choices and boundaries, breathing exercises, and role-play. The student reportedly became more comfortable expressing feelings and experienced temporary relief during breathing practice. These observations suggest possible short-term engagement and coping gains, but they do not establish symptom remission or the causal effectiveness of Reality Therapy. School counseling should combine agency-supportive goal setting with safety assessment, trauma-informed care, and appropriate referral. Further documentation and ethical verification are required before stronger outcome claims can be made.

A Tahfidz Student’s Narrative of Time Management and Academic Procrastination in an Islamic Boarding School

Hanisa Putri Wulandari — 2026-10-15

Academic procrastination in an Islamic boarding school may develop at the intersection of formal school assignments, Qur’an memorization targets, and residential routines. This study explores how one tahfidz student understood experiences of delay, organized competing responsibilities, and interpreted conditions that hindered or supported time management. A qualitative narrative-oriented study drew on reported semi-structured interviews, participatory observation, and documentation involving one student and a dormitory education administrator in Banyuwangi, Indonesia. The available account was organized around experiences of postponement, accumulating obligations, reflection, and attempted adjustment. The student described delaying schoolwork and memorization submissions amid fatigue, uncertainty about priorities, fear of submitting imperfect recitation, and invitations from peers. Reported responses included recording deadlines, allocating time for study and recitation, and reconsidering discretionary activities. Dormitory schedules appeared both to structure daily life and to constrain opportunities for rest. These findings illuminate perceived self-regulation strategies rather than demonstrating measured reductions in procrastination. Islamic guidance and counseling may respond through supportive planning, realistic targets, adequate rest, and nonjudgmental mentoring; longitudinal and better documented research is needed.