Student Academic Stress Management Strategies through Spiritual and Psychological Approaches
Keywords:
Academic stress, students, spiritual approach, psychological approachAbstract
The rise of academic stress among students has affected their mental health, morale, interest, and learning achievement. For this reason, universities should have good management skills for managing student stress so that the quality of education can be maintained properly. This study aims to uncover strategies for managing student academic stress through spiritual and psychological approaches. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive analysis based on literature studies obtained from the internet, in the form of journals, books, YouTube, online news, and social media. The results showed that spiritual and psychological approaches can minimize student academic stress. The strategies applied through the spiritual approach are: building a religious culture; the practice of dhikr; praying in congregation; prayer; and reading the Qur'an. The strategies applied through the psychological approach are effective time management, relaxation techniques to relieve physical tension, and meditation to calm the mind. The unique finding in this study is the importance of a balance between the two approaches to dealing with stress. By understanding spiritual values and applying appropriate psychological techniques, individuals can more effectively manage stress and maintain their mental and physical health. When used in balance, these strategies provide individuals with a holistic solution to academic stress.