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The Ontological Foundations of Islamic Psychology: A Critical Comparison with Western Psychology and Its Theoretical Implications Kumara Adji Kusuma; Eko Hardi Ansyah
Academia Open Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): June
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.11.2026.13241

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General Background: Contemporary psychology has predominantly evolved within Western empiricist and materialist traditions that conceptualize human nature through biological, cognitive, and behavioral dimensions. Specific Background: In contrast, Islamic Psychology is grounded in an Islamic worldview that understands human beings as an ontological unity comprising ruh, qalb, nafs, ‘aql, and jasad, each possessing distinct ontological status. Knowledge Gap: Despite increasing applied research in Islamic counseling and psychotherapy, the ontological foundations distinguishing Islamic Psychology as an autonomous scientific paradigm remain insufficiently articulated. Aims: This study aims to formulate a coherent ontological framework of Islamic Psychology and critically compare it with the dominant ontological assumptions of Western psychology. Results: Using a qualitative–philosophical library research approach, the study demonstrates that Islamic Psychology offers an integrative and hierarchical conception of the human soul that cannot be reduced to material or cognitive processes, while Western psychological paradigms largely operate within reductionist ontologies. Novelty: The study systematically articulates the ontological structure of ruh, qalb, nafs, ‘aql, and jasad as foundational elements of Islamic Psychology, positioning them as constitutive realities rather than symbolic constructs. Implications: This ontological clarification provides theoretical, methodological, and practical foundations for positioning Islamic Psychology as a philosophically autonomous and complementary paradigm within global psychological discourse, particularly in addressing spiritual and existential dimensions of human well-being. Highlights:  Islamic Psychology is grounded in an integrative ontological model uniting spiritual, rational, and bodily dimensions. Western psychological paradigms predominantly rely on materialistic and reductionist ontological assumptions. Ontological clarification strengthens Islamic Psychology as an autonomous and complementary scientific paradigm. Keywords: Islamic psychology; ontology; human soul; spirituality; Western psychology
Academic Procrastination and Smartphone Addiction Linked to Sleep Quality Decline: Penundaan Akademik dan Kecanduan Ponsel Pintar Berkaitan dengan Penurunan Kualitas Tidur Eka Putri Agustina; Eko Hardi Ansyah
Academia Open Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): December
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.10.2025.13351

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General Background: Sleep quality is a fundamental physiological need and a critical determinant of cognitive functioning, emotional regulation, and academic performance among university students. Specific Background: Early adult students frequently encounter academic demands and intensive smartphone use, both of which are associated with disrupted sleep patterns and reduced restorative rest. Knowledge Gap: Previous studies have primarily examined either academic procrastination or smartphone addiction separately, leaving limited empirical evidence on their simultaneous relationship with sleep quality among early adult students in East Java. Aims: This study investigates the relationships between academic procrastination, smartphone addiction, and sleep quality among early adult university students in East Java. Results: Using a quantitative correlational design with 272 students and multiple linear regression analysis, findings indicate significant negative associations between academic procrastination and sleep quality (B = –0.468; p < 0.05) and between smartphone addiction and sleep quality (B = –0.327; p < 0.05). Simultaneously, both variables account for 51.2% of the variance in sleep quality (R² = 0.512; F = 141.224; p < 0.05), demonstrating that higher levels of academic delay and excessive smartphone use correspond with lower sleep quality. Novelty: This study integrates academic procrastination and smartphone addiction within a single regression model to explain variations in student sleep quality. Implications: The findings provide empirical evidence for developing campus-based time management education, digital well-being initiatives, and sleep hygiene programs targeting early adult students. Highlights: Task postponement behavior shows a statistically significant inverse association with restorative rest patterns. Excessive mobile device dependency demonstrates a significant negative relationship with nightly recovery conditions. Combined behavioral factors explain more than half of the variance in student sleep conditions. Keywords:Academic Procrastination; Smartphone Addiction; Sleep Quality; Early Adult Students; Multiple Linear Regression
Co-Authors Afifah, Amalia Firda Aggitama, Wahyu Arega Akbar, Ilham Nazhir Alifiandi, Muhammad Naufal Alifiandi, Muhammad Nufal Amaliyah Syabana Anggie Yuliani Pertiwi Anggraini, Vannisa Intahaniya Anisyah Nur Fitria Arianti, Ninik Berliantin, Ajeng Riefa Cholichul Hadi Chusnul Chotimah Daffa Naufali Pratama Daniel Happy Putra Dea Damayanti, Synta Dewi, Ananda Putri Aisyah Dhany Aprilluto Eka Putra Dhany Dian Mustika Sari Dian Mustika Sari Dita Natasya Halimatussa Diyah Effy Wardati Maryam Eka Putri Agustina Eriza Dwi Putri Islami Fantikasari, Windy Dwi Farhan Aditya Pratama Fatmana, Anjarsari Candra Fedha, Shafa Fifi Ismi Sari Ghozali Rusyid Affandi Hariyanto, Noval Budi Hidaya Sekarmira Shafa Hindun Muassamah Intan Kusuma Noviasari Intani, Anggun Hastika Irwansyah, Aldo Istanti Nur Fadilah Jati , Elvira Hazmi Mutiara Juan Bobby Arief Nugraha Juha Korin, Trio Boris Krismadani, Meinita Panca Kumara Adji Kusuma Lely Ika Mariyati Maharani, Yusrilda Mawardani, Elsavira Diah miya, Ukti Ullu Mochamad Syahrial Mubarak Mukti, Salsabila Ayu Setyo Nuranik, Nuranik Nurfi Laili Nurul Farida Nuryono, Stevia Vebianti Okta Cintiya Putri Paryontri, Ramon Ananda Permatasari, Novita Gusti Pradnya Ayu Paramita Pratiwi, Yulia Nanda Pravita Dwi Cahyani Putra, Aji Syailendra Rafsanjani, Moch Aldi Rafsanjani Rahman, Nazri Abdul Reza Nanda Ramadhan Rizka Yuniar Trisya Rizki Noviananda Rizki Noviananda Rizqullah, Risa Daffa Rokayani, Rika Badriyatur Romadhoni, Zaidan Aufi Roofidah, Rizka Choirur Santoso, Nurvian Haris Savitri, Oky Tania Siska Dwi Wahyuni Sugianto Siti Nuzulul Rochmah Siti Uswatun Khasanah Suryatiningsih Suryatiningsih Susanti, Putri Nanda Synta Dea Damayanti Tutik, Yhulis Widhias Vanda Rezania Wafa, Sirril Widyatiari, Lita Salma