The Relationship between Religiosity and Student Mental Health in Malang

Adi Sudrajat; Atika Zuhrotus  Sufiyana

doi:10.32806/jf.v13i01.7624

Authors

Adi Sudrajat Universitas Islam Malang
Atika Zuhrotus Sufiyana Universitas Islam Malang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32806/jf.v13i01.7624

Keywords:

Religiosity; Student Well-being; Mental Health

Abstract

This research aims to determine the impact of religion on the mental health of students in Malang. We used a quantitative research methodology and collected data from 347 students using a questionnaire covering two main variables: religiosity and mental health. The results of the analysis show that there is a significant positive relationship between the level of religiosity and students' mental health. Students with higher levels of religiosity tend to have better mental health. These results show the important role of religiosity in improving students' mental health.

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