International Journal of Applied Guidance and Counseling
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2027)

Premarital Counseling Communication Model by Religious Counselors for Sakinah Mawaddah Rahmah Families

Tri Suci Nur`aini (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Zainun (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 Sep 2026

Abstract

This study analyzes the premarital counseling communication model employed by Religious Counselors to educate prospective couples about sakinah, mawaddah, wa rahmah families in an Indonesian community setting. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the study involved eight purposively selected informants: two Islamic Religious Counselors and six prospective brides and grooms. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation and analyzed through data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Data validity was established through source and technique triangulation. The findings indicate that counselors employ a dialogical, persuasive, educational, and adaptive interpersonal communication model through lectures, discussions, question-and-answer sessions, concrete examples, and simple language. This approach supports participants’ understanding and readiness regarding marital rights and responsibilities, family communication, conflict resolution, economic respons.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJAGC

Publisher

Subject

Education Social Sciences

Description

IJAGC is a high-quality open access peer-reviewed research journal that is published by the Department of Guidance and Counseling, Mercu Buana University of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. IJAGC provides a platform that welcomes and acknowledges high quality empirical original research papers and literature ...