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Integrating Islamic-Based Behavioral Activation with Buya Hamka's Tazkiyatun Nafs to Reduce Social Media-Induced Anxiety among University Students Juliawati, Dosi; Yandri, Hengki; Kholidin, Farid Imam; Rasmita, Rasmita; Daflaini, Daflaini; Fidya, Yatti
Buletin Konseling Inovatif Vol. 5, No. 2
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The pervasive use of social media has led to a growing concern regarding social media-induced anxiety among university students. This study aims to integrate Islamic-based Behavioral Activation with the concept of Tazkiyatun Nafs, defined as the purification of the soul or self-purification, as proposed by Buya Hamka, to reduce this anxiety among university students. The method employed is a Single-Subject Experimental Design involving three participants from IAIN Kerinci, all of whom exhibited the highest scores of social media anxiety. Data were collected using the Social Media Anxiety Scale (SMAS) and analyzed through visual data analysis. The results indicate that all three respondents showed a significant decrease in social media anxiety levels from the beginning to the end of the observation period. Specifically, visual analysis revealed a substantial reduction in SMAS scores, with participants' anxiety levels consistently dropping from high initial scores to significantly lower post-intervention scores. The intervention phase appeared to have a substantial positive impact, and the reduction in anxiety continued into the follow-up phase, albeit at varying levels. These findings suggest that the Islamic-based Behavioral Activation intervention, grounded in the Tazkiyatun Nafs concept, is effective in alleviating anxiety caused by social media use among students. The significant decrease in anxiety scores during both the intervention and follow-up phases confirms that the observed changes are not merely the result of natural fluctuations but rather the outcome of the implemented intervention. This research contributes important insights into the development of psychological intervention strategies based on Islamic values to address anxiety issues in the digital age, offering a valuable approach for practitioners and a foundation for future research on culturally sensitive mental health interventions.
Doomscrolling and mental well-being among university students: A qualitative study of late-night digital behavior Yandri, Hengki; Ismanidar, Deltia; Juliawati, Dosi; Daflaini, Daflaini; Rasmita, Rasmita; Darsi, Darsi; Fidya, Yatti
Empathy : Jurnal Fakultas Psikologi Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): March Edition
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

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Doomscrolling has evolved beyond a mere habit into a significant maladaptive behavior that systematically erodes the mental well-being of university students. This study explores the nexus between late-night compulsive content consumption and the degradation of psychological health. Employing a qualitative approach, the research focuses on seven purposively selected informants exhibiting extreme device usage (>5 hours/day). This sample size was intentionally curated to achieve phenomenological depth and data saturation, ensuring a rich, granular understanding of the digital experience that large-scale surveys often overlook. Data were gathered through participant observation and in-depth interviews, subsequently analyzed using thematic coding to identify recurring behavioral patterns. The findings reveal that informants spend 3 to 5 hours nightly in a "doomscrolling loop," driven by information anxiety and social pressure (oversharing). Rather than providing a digital escape, this activity consistently delays sleep, triggering emotional exhaustion and a sharp decline in morning cognitive focus. Critically, this study proves that doomscrolling serves as a failed coping mechanism that disrupts time management and psychological stability. These findings contribute to the global discourse on digital mental health by highlighting the urgent need for mindfulness-based digital literacy interventions to help students navigate the demands of a hyper-connected academic environment.