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Religious Commitment and Spiritual Well-Being in Understanding Future Anxiety among Indonesian Muslim University Students

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study examined the relationships between religious commitment, spiritual well-being, and future anxiety among Muslim emerging adults, with attention to their relevance for counseling. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 722 university students in Indonesia aged 18–25 years (M = 19.5, SD = 1.12). Data were analyzed using correlation, regression, and mediation analyses. The results indicated that religious commitment was positively associated with spiritual well-being, while spiritual well-being was negatively associated with future anxiety. Furthermore, spiritual well-being partially mediated the relationship between religious commitment and future anxiety. These findings suggest that spiritual well-being may function as a psychological mechanism linking religiosity to anxiety reduction. The study highlights the potential value of integrating spiritual resources into counseling practices to support emerging adults in managing future-related concerns.

Source: Spiritual Psychology and Counseling

DOI: 10.37898/spiritualpc.1931271

Authors: Fajar Ruddin, Fiska Puspa Arinda, Wisnu Sri Hertinjung, Ahmad Nurrohim

Institution: Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta

Language: English

Topic: Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7218393499

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