TY - JOUR
AU1 - Al-Seheel, Ali Youssef
AU2 - Noor, Noraini M.
AB - 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.
TI - Effects of an Islamic-based gratitude strategy on Muslim students’ level of happiness
JF - "Mental Health, Religion & Culture"
DO - 10.1080/13674676.2016.1229287
DA - 2016-08-08
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/taylor-francis/effects-of-an-islamic-based-gratitude-strategy-on-muslim-students-cN3QpWm0Su
SP - 686
EP - 703
VL - 19
IS - 7
DP - DeepDyve
ER -