Al-Qalb : Jurnal Psikologi Islam
Vol 14, No 1 (2023)

Meaning of Life for Autoimmune Survivors during the Pandemic

Subhan Ajrin Sudirman (Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang)
Masyhuri Masyhuri (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau)
Faisal Adnan Reza (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung)
Dimas Prastia Putra P (Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Mar 2023

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed all aspects of life. This phenomenon has caused changes in various aspects of life. It not only affects physical health but also affects human psychological health. Vaccination development continues to be monitored by the government, but there are some people who cannot receive vaccination, such as those with autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune disease is an immune response that causes damage to the body's own tissue and disrupts the body's physiological functions. The coronavirus virus causes the immune system to start producing antibodies that attack the body's own tissue. On the other hand, the symptoms of the coronavirus that still exist, seen in patients who have recovered, also remain a threat to those who have already suffered from autoimmune diseases. The study participants consisted of two 23- year-old women who had had autoimmune diseases for 11 years and a 25-year-old woman who had had autoimmune diseases for 14 years. Data collection was done through interviews and observations. The results showed that the process of achieving meaning in life through sincerity, gratitude, commitment, religious assessment, and social assessment. In addition, the underlying aspects of achieving meaning in life were views on autoimmune diseases, experiences with autoimmune diseases, social support, stress coping, and religious values.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alqalb

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education

Description

This journal accepts scientific articles or research reports in general areas of psychology such as education, clinical, industrial and organizational, and religious social psychology. However, the main focus of this journal is the development of Islamic psychology so that this topic will dominate ...