Effects of an Islamic-based gratitude strategy on Muslim students’ level of happiness

Al-Seheel, Ali Youssef and Mohd Noor, Noraini (2016) Effects of an Islamic-based gratitude strategy on Muslim students’ level of happiness. Mental Health, Religion & Culture, 19 (6). pp. 1-18. ISSN 1367-4676 E-ISSN 1469-9737

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Abstract

This study examined the effects of an Islamic-based expressive gratitude strategy in comparison to a secular-based expressive gratitude strategy and a control group in enhancing Muslims’ level of happiness. It was hypothesised that practising the Islamic-based gratitude exercise (by associating blessings with Allah) would result in higher happiness level over time, compared to the happiness level of Muslim participants practising the secular-based gratitude exercise (without specific association) or the control group (attending to details of daily life). Sixty students were randomly assigned into one of three groups and over a period of 16 days were asked to practise the respective exercises daily. They were assessed for pre- and post-happiness measures. Results generally supported the hypothesis, and suggested that the Islamic-based gratitude is beneficial in raising participants’ happiness level, as it fits with their beliefs and values. Implications of the results for including Islamic-oriented intervention to promote Muslim happiness are discussed

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	1099/53660
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Islamic-based gratitude, secular-based gratitude, religiosity, positive psychology intervention (PPI), happiness, subjective well-being
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology > BF636 Applied psychology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Psychology
Depositing User:	Professor Noraini M. Noor
Date Deposited:	30 Dec 2016 09:56
Last Modified:	04 Oct 2017 08:43
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/53660

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