Psychology, Evaluation, and Technology in Educational Research
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025)

Quranic mushaf use and religious character: A meta-analysis

Ence Oos M. Anwas (National Research and Innovation Agency)
Janu Arlinwibowo (National Research and Innovation Agency)
Ismail Nur (Ministry of Religious Affairs)
Juli Susanto (Ministry of Religious Affairs)
Imam Shah (Ministry of Religious Affairs)
Miswanto Miswanto (Ministry of Religious Affairs)
Asep Rifqi Abdul Aziz (Ministry of Religious Affairs)
Ihsan Maulana Anwas (AWS Inovasi Global Sejahtera)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Nov 2025

Abstract

This meta-analysis examines the association between use of the Qur’anic mushaf and the development of religious character and Qur’anic literacy. Studies were identified through Google searches and screened against a priori inclusion criteria. Following data extraction, pooled effects were estimated with a random-effects model. The analytic workflow comprised tests of heterogeneity, calculation of the summary effect size, assessment of publication bias, and moderator analyses. Across 33 studies (N = 2,209), the pooled correlation was r = 0.53, indicating a moderate-to-strong association between mushaf reading intensity (including memorization and habitual practice) and positive religious character outcomes—namely religiosity, student character traits, emotional intelligence, and learning behavior. These findings suggest that character-education initiatives should integrate structured Qur’anic literacy within both formal and non-formal settings, supported by equitable access to printed and digital mushaf and sustained guidance from teachers, religious instructors, and parents.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

PETIER

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Education Social Sciences

Description

Psychology, Evaluation, and Technology in Educational Research is a peer reviewed open-access journal which publishes educational research articles in psychology, evaluation, and technology. Every submitted manuscript will be reviewed by at least two peer-reviewers using double blind review ...