Malahayati International Journal of Nursing and Health Science
Vol. 9 No. 5 (2026): Volume 9 Number 5

Islamic religiosity, self-concept, and quarter-life crisis among undergraduate health sciences students

Fajriyah Nur Afriyanti (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Pertamedika)
Eneng Erna Purnama (Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta)
Tati Suryati (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Pertamedika)
Rian Agus Setiawan (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Pertamedika)
Achirman Achirman (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Pertamedika)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Jul 2026

Abstract

Background: The quarter-life crisis (QLC), typically occurring during emerging adulthood, represents a prolonged emotional struggle that may lead to adverse outcomes such as stress, anxiety disorders, and depression. Purpose: To examine the correlation between Islamic religiosity and self-concept with QLC among undergraduate students. Method: A quantitative correlational design with a cross-sectional approach was employed, involving 82 students. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed through univariate and bivariate techniques, with Spearman’s rank correlation applied. Results: The majority of respondents were 21 years old (52.43%), female (82.93%), and enrolled in public schools (79.27%). Most demonstrated moderate Islamic religiosity (70.73%), particularly in spiritual experiences (mean = 37.41). All students reported a positive overall self-concept, with role performance (97.56%) being the strongest dimension. Statistical analysis revealed no significant relationship between Islamic religiosity and QLC (p = 0.152, r = –0.160). However, a significant negative correlation was found between self-concept and QLC (p = 0.001, r = –0.440). While religiosity components such as spiritual experiences, consequences, and worship practices were moderately expressed, they did not significantly influence QLC. In contrast, negative aspects of self-concept—including body image, ideal self, self-esteem, role performance, and personal identity—were significantly associated with QLC. Conclusion: Self-concept was moderately and inversely associated with quarter-life crisis, whereas Islamic religiosity was not significantly associated with quarter-life crisis. The cross-sectional design does not establish causality.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

minh

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Nursing Public Health

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Malahayati International Journal of Nursing and Health Science is a peer-reviewed journal and provides a platform to publish areas of nursing and health science. The journal also seeks to advance the quality of research by publishing papers introducing or elaborating on new methods in nursing and ...