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

Quranic mushaf use and religious character: A meta-analysis

Anwas, Ence Oos M. (Unknown)
Arlinwibowo, Janu (Unknown)
Nur, Ismail (Unknown)
Susanto, Juli (Unknown)
Shah, Imam (Unknown)
Miswanto, Miswanto (Unknown)
Aziz , Asep Rifqi Abdul (Unknown)
Anwas, Ihsan Maulana (Unknown)



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 ...