The Effectiveness of Murotal Al-Qur'an Therapy in Reducing Students' Anxiety When Compiling Their Thesis

Abstract

Writing a thesis poses a serious threat that causes anxiety in students due to the physical and psychological disturbances it can cause. Students writing their thesis may experience anxiety despite interacting with the Quran daily, as the anxiety stems from their own self-perception. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Quranic recitation therapy as a non-pharmacological method for reducing anxiety in students. Method: A descriptive case study using a qualitative approach. The subjects were two seventh-semester students experiencing mild and moderate anxiety based on the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale. The therapy was conducted for 7 days by listening to the recitation of Surah Ar-Rahman twice daily. The findings showed a significant reduction in anxiety symptoms was demonstrated in both subjects. Recitation therapy has been shown to provide calm, increase relaxation, and help reduce physical, emotional, and behavioral responses associated with anxiety. Therefore, recitation therapy can be used as an alternative nursing intervention in addressing anxiety in students due to its meaningful content and acoustic effects that can provide calm