Mahdi Mahdi
Unniversitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh

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Psychospiritual Challenges of Gen Z in the Digital Era: The Role of Islamic Guidance and Counselling Mahdi Mahdi; Azhari Azhari; Mohamad Hasmimie bin Mohd Yusof
JROH: Jurnal Obat Hati Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Abulyatama

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69548/jroh.2025.01.1-13

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Generation Z (Gen Z) faces unique psychospiritual challenges in the digital era, including technology addiction, spiritual disconnection, and mental health issues arising from social comparison on social media. This article examines the role of Islamic guidance and counseling in addressing these challenges through an integrative approach that combines Islamic principles with modern psychology. Using a qualitative literature review method, the study identifies three key solutions: (1) dhikr and gratitude therapy based on neuroscience (QS. Ar-Ra’d: 28), (2) the counselor-as- murabbi model, integrating tazkiyatun nafs with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, and (3) an Islamic digital detox grounded in the concept of time (QS. Al-Asr). The findings suggest that integrating spiritual values (such as tawakkul and sabr) with psychological theories enhances intervention effectiveness, reducing anxiety and digital dependency. Practical implications include digital self-regulation workshops and adaptive online halaqah programs for Gen Z. This study underscores the urgency of a holistic approach that bridges the psychosocial and spiritual needs of Muslim youth.