The Role of Motivation and Spiritual Meaning in Predicting Bullying Behavior among Islamic Boarding School Students Khamida Khamida, Fifi Khoirul Fitriyah, Hafid Algristian, Nur Hidaayah, Andikawati Fitriasari, Chuma Mohamed Muhibu, Iskandar Nazhruna Jurnal Pendidikan Islam, 2026 Islamic boarding schools, known as pesantren, offer a distinctive educational experience where learning is intertwined with religious growth and community life. This research aims to evaluate the impact of school well-being and social support on the tendency for bullying in Islamic boarding schools. Specifically, the study investigates how personal motives and the perceived religious importance inherent in the pedagogical practices of these campuses can predict bullying behavior within the unique social environment and disciplinary system of pesantren institutions. We conducted interviews with 300 students across various pesantren. The cross-sectional survey utilized structural equation modeling (SEM). The findings indicate that personal qualities significantly predict an individual's spiritual meaning (β = 0.21, T = 3.18, p < 0.01) but do not directly relate to motivation or interest experience. In the context of pesantren, spiritual meaning is positively associated with these factors (β = 0.19, T = 2.87, p < 0.01). Spiritual factors significantly enhance motivation (β = 0.34, T = 5.62, p < 0.001) and spiritual meaning (β = 0.41, T = 6.48, p < 0.001). Social support emerges as the most reliable predictor of motivation (β = 0.38, T = 6.11, p < 0.001), interest experience (β = 0.29, T = 4.57, p < 0.001), and spiritual meaning (β = 0.26, T = 4.02, p < 0.001). Notably, interest experience negatively predicts bullying behavior (β = −0.31, T = 4.89, p < 0.001). These results underscore the crucial role of community and spiritual support in enhancing students' well-being and reducing harmful activities in pesantren.
Mozart’s or murotal, which is more effective for spatial memory? an experimental study on mice (Mus musculus) Akbar Reza Muhammad, Dyah Yuniati, Irmawan Farindra, Fifi Khoirul Fitriyah, Hafid Algristian Bali Medical Journal, 2023 Introduction: Many studies have found the effect of Mozart’s music on the spatial memory of humans, but there are still very few studies that examine the effect of the Murotal Alquran approach on spatial memory improvement. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Mozart's classical music and the Murotal approach on improving spatial memory in mice. This is an experimental study with 24 adult BALB/c male mice. Method: The mice were divided into four groups: K (untreated control), P1 (Murotal approach with surah Al-Fatihah and Al-Baqarah by Qori' Al-Mathrud), P2 (Mozart’s classical music approach "Sonata in D for two pianos KV448-Allegro con spirito"), and P3 (combined approach). Each group was placed in a cage and treated for 2 hours/day for 20 days. The memory level was measured with an eight-arm radial maze instrument for ten days. The data were analyzed with non-parametric Kruskal Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests. Result: This study found there were no significant differences between groups toward increasing spatial memory. The highest and fastest memory score was in the P3 group compared to the others. Conclusion: There is no difference in the effect between classical music Mozart’s and Murotal approach on increasing the spatial memory of mice (Mus musculus), but mice given a combination of approaches have a better level of spatial memory with a higher level of aggressiveness.
The effect of Quran recitation on t-cell lymphocyte activity in mice model of breast cancer Akbar Reza Muhammad, Yunyastiti D. Palupi, Mega Astri, Hafid Algristian Bali Medical Journal, 2022 Introduction: Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in women. Many studies of adjuvant therapy have used the Quran recitation (later will be mentioned as the murotal approach). The murotal approach has been shown to induce feelings of well-being, enhance therapeutic response, and aid in patient healing. This study aimed to analyze the effect of the murotal approach on lymphocytic cell activity in inducing programmed cancer cell necrosis in a breast cancer mouse model. Methods: After testing in a fully randomized design using 24 female mice (Mus musculus) BALB/c strain, a real-world experimental study with a control group design method. The mice were divided into four groups: negative control (K-), positive control (K+), treatment group (P1) which receiving the murotal approach for 2 hours and 30 minutes per day for a week, and the (P2) which receiving the murotal approach for 30 minutes in five times a day for a week. Mice were subcutaneously injected with DMBA 0.56 mg/20 g every 2 days for 3 weeks. The murotal approach was using specifically in Surah al-Faatihah and Al-Baaqarah from Qori' Al-Mathrud. Cancer tissue was harvested 5 weeks after her. The data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis hypothesis test. Results: There was a significant difference (P<0.05) in the effect between the P2 treatment group that received murotal therapy for 30 minutes at each prayer time and the other groups. The efficacy of treatment murotal for 2 hours and 30 minutes per day does not affect the extent of lymphocytic infiltration. Conclusion: From the research, the dosage of murotal therapy to increase the degree of lymphocyte infiltration is for 30 minutes five times a day, or during prayer time.
Quran recitation as noise-induced aggression and resilience in animal model of depression Hafid Algristian, Tri Wahyu Bintari, Iradatus Solihah, Andik Ferdiantoro, Fatmanagri Napstyawati, Retno Handajani Bali Medical Journal, 2022 Introduction: This research analyzes the behavioral and biological concepts of depression, aggression, and resilience. It also analyzes the Quran recitation as a noise-inducer for aggression but also encouraging intervention for depression. Method: Experimental research with a post-test-only control group design created an agitated depression model in mice as a basis for understanding the biological concepts of aggression. Healthy mice (Mus musculus balb/c) aged 10-12 weeks, weighing 20-25 grams, were random-allocated into 9 (nine) groups, namely the control group (K_ negative, depression, and aggression), depression group (DP_1, 2, 3), and aggression group (AP_1, 2, 3). The tail suspension approach triggered helplessness to form a depression model. Quran recitation was performed above 60 decibels as noise exposure triggers agitation and forms an aggression model. QRP performed under 60 decibels was assumed to create a resilience model. Depression, aggression, and resilience were measured using an eight-arm radial maze (TM) and immobile time when hung (TG). After the intervention, mice were sacrified and the brains harvested. Normal cells were counted in the average of ten microscopic fields using 40x objective lens magnification and HE staining. Results: The QRP alleviated the psychomotor retardation in the depression group, while the aggression group experienced a goal-directed behavioral activation as the cognition increased with psychomotor calm. Neuron cells were significantly different among groups; the optimum QRP dose was an hour once a day. Conclusions: The QRP intervention can improve depression and aggression, but also a source of noise-induced stress at a higher frequency. These results should be carefully generalized and need further research.
Mediating Effect of Psychological Process Variables on the Relationship between Dysfunctional Coping and Psychopathologies: A Comparative Study on Psychopathologies during COVID-19 Nurfarah Lydia Hambali, Friska Ayu, Nicholas Tze Ping Pang, Mohd Amiruddin Mohd Kassim, Hafid Algristian, Moch. Sahri, Nelbon Giloi, Syed Sharizman Syed Abdul Rahim, Azizan Omar, Mohammad Saffree Jeffree, Walton Wider Behavioral Sciences, 2022 The COVID-19 crisis has had repercussions on global mental wellbeing. This study aimed: (1) to identify the mediating role of psychological process variables, namely psychological mindedness, psychological mindfulness, and psychological inflexibility on the relationship between dysfunctional coping and psychopathologies in Indonesian undergraduate students subjected to national quarantine orders throughout July, 2020 and (2) to compare the level of anxiety, depression, and anxiety between Indonesian and Malaysian undergraduate students. A cross-sectional study was performed with 869 Indonesian undergraduate students from Nahdlatul Ulama University of Surabaya (UNUSA) and 515 undergraduate students from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). The BIPM, MAAS, AAQ-I, DASS-21, and Brief COPE were used to assess the research variables. The proportion who scored “moderate” and above for depression, anxiety, and stress were 20.2%, 25.0%, and 14.2%, respectively, in Malaysian samples and 22.2%, 35.0%, and 23.48% in Indonesian samples. In Study 1, psychological mindedness, psychological mindfulness, and psychological inflexibility significantly mediated the relationship between dysfunctional coping and psychopathologies. In Study 2, Indonesians demonstrated significantly higher anxiety and stress compared to Malaysian samples. Despite the contrasting COVID-19 situations in Malaysia and Indonesia, psychopathologies were more affected in Indonesia. Hence, our study suggests how crucial it is for mental health providers to consider promoting psychological mindedness, psychological mindfulness, and psychological flexibility to alleviate the corresponding psychopathologies among undergraduate students.
Anticipating suicide act of patient with borderline personality disorder and history of severe depression Ferren Oktavena Faisal, Hafid Algristian, Nur Azizah Bali Medical Journal, 2022 Introduction: Suicide as a complication of depression is often caused by two main feelings, helplessness and hopelessness. Patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) experience these two emotional conditions for a long time in their lifetime, which makes them self-harm quite often. They need another person as a “holding environment”, including their caregiver or doctor. This case study aims to assess how influential the role of medical personnel and pharmacotherapy is on the management of suicide in patients with BPD with a history of major depression. Case Description: Depression has multifaceted symptoms, including feeling sad, confused thoughts, hopelessness, reduced concentration, loss of interest in doing things, reduced self-esteem and self-confidence, decreased appetite, difficulty breathing, sleeping, contemplating suicide, and eventually attempting suicide. This patient's dynamics illustrate that suicide is often the last peak of her depressive state, however impulsive she may be with her BPD. The patient experiences a preoccupation with helplessness, that she no longer deserves to live and is no longer able to face the problems she faces. Her meeting with her doctor made her feel recognized that her feelings were valid, and not try to deny what she was feeling. The patient received treatment with fluoxetine 20mg tab and felt that the medicine she was taking was not a "punishment" for her illness, but a way of healing. The patient felt that from the beginning of treatment until now, she admitted that she had never thought about committing suicide again. Conclusion: The combination of pharmacotherapy with psychotherapy is more effective in anticipating this risk of suicide, and preventing relapse or recurrence of depression, compared to pharmacotherapy or psychotherapy alone.
Protective effect of lavender essential oils on depression and multi-organ stress Hafid Algristian, Tri Wahyuni Bintarti, Rani Nur Mukaromatim Baroroh, Qorieatul Leila, Reina Ulfa, Amelia Krismawati, Mifa Nurdiana, Giftania Wardhani Sudjarwo, Adhi Wibowo Nurhidayat, Irawan Satriotomo, Retno Handajani Bali Medical Journal, 2022 Introduction: Lavender essential oils (LEO) have been known to have relaxing effects, improve mood, and treat anxiety, but the effect on multiple organ stress concurrently is unknown. This multiorgan stress is related to depression can be caused by chronic psychological stress due to excessive cortisol levels and can lead to organ damage. This study analyzed LEO in preventing depression and multiorgan failure using intraperitoneal injection of corticosteroids in animal-model. Methods: Rats (Rattus norvegicus) Wistar strain, male, aged 7-8 weeks were involved in this study. Depression in animal-model is defined by immobilization using tail suspension test and anhedonia using sucrose preference test. LEO 5% was diluted in virgin coconut oils as vehicle. Serum cortisol was analyzed using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Organs were extracted and processed using hematoxylin eosin staining. Results: The results of this study indicate that LEO was able to prevent damage to the glial cells, myocardiac cells, and gastrointestinal mast cells infiltration, but not to the hepatocytes and renal cells damage. LEO also induced behavioral activation as improvement of depression, but anhedonia was still remained. Conclusion: The effect of LEO is to prevent the increase in blood cortisol levels, thus reduce the reactivity of depressed individuals to stress, although the individual still has anhedonia as a residual symptoms
Are Indonesian muslim students more engaged to religious organization than public organization? Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 2020
Why does de-radicalization seem a utopia? Evaluation on “children of the country” program Hafid Algristian, Dian Dakwatul Choiriya, Diaz Syafrie Abdillah, Athiyatul Ulya, Hafizh Auliyan Sodali, Akbar Reza Muhammad, Handayani Handayani Journal of Public Health in Africa, 2019 Children and adolescents are groups that are vulnerable to the radicalism influence. Curiosity and trial-error behaviour make them tend to do risk-taking behaviours. If it is not accompanied by good self-control ability, it will encourage them to do actions without thinking about the impact of these actions (impulsivity). If it is not accompanied by empathy, then it tends to be behaviour that opposes and disrupts the interests of others (aggressive behaviour). This study aimed to assess the “Children of the Country” program as an effort to de-radicalize children and adolescents. Quasi experimental study was used on 30 children and adolescents in a shelter of street children in Surabaya with a pretest/ post-test design. In order to measure the outcome of the program, a Radical Personality Test (RPT) was developed using big five personality construct. The increase of nationalism and positive behaviour score is not much to compensate the increase of negative radicalism score. This evaluation brings awareness to form a novel de-radicalization strategy for children and adolescents in the future.
The Relationship Between Commonly Used NSAID and Insomnia: A Case Report SAW Azzuhri, H Algristian, AP Sugijanti Sinergi International Journal of Psychology 4 (2), 1-5 , 2026 2026
The Change of Diagnosis from Panic Disorder to Generalized Anxiety Disorder in the Elderly EA Nashira, H Algristian, TN Kasiani Sinergi International Journal of Psychology 4 (2), 1-5 , 2026 2026
The Role of Motivation and Spiritual Meaning in Predicting Bullying Behavior among Islamic Boarding School Students K Khamida, FK Fitriyah, H Algristian, N Hidaayah, A Fitriasari, CM Muhibu Nazhruna: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam 9 (2), 312-329 , 2026 2026
The Psychosomatic Cycle of Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Chronic Illness: A Clinical Review A Tauziah, H Algristian Journal of Health Literacy and Qualitative Research 6 (1), 16-27 , 2026 2026
Emotional Regulation and Psychosocial Stressors in Elderly Patients with GAD: A Transactional and Spiritual Perspective RAR Al Hidayan, H Algristian, M Huda Medical Mandalika Journal 1 (1), 15-21 , 2026 2026
Evaluation of Coping Strategies and Perceived Stress Using Brief COPE and PSS in a Patient with Borderline Personality Disorder and Major Depression VAA Ningtias, H Algristian Medical Mandalika Journal 1 (1), 9-14 , 2026 2026
Psychosocial Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Smoking Behavior Among University Students in Indonesia AE Fitri, RH Hanifa, M Astri, M Munir, MI Cholid, H Algristian, AP Sugijanti Sinergi International Journal of Psychology 4 (1), 7-11 , 2026 2026
A Case Report: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Thyrotoxicosis and Psychosocial Stress MK Maharani, H Algristian, AS Suwarti Sinergi International Journal of Psychology 4 (1), 1-5 , 2026 2026
Faith and Mental Health: Reconstructing the Religious Narrative in Suicide Prevention Efforts in Indonesia (A Narrative Review) H Algristian, N Azizah, Z Rusnalasari, D Bestari Qanun Medika-Medical Journal Faculty of Medicine Muhammadiyah Surabaya 10 (01) , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
Beyond Profit and Stress: Spirituality as a Bridge Between Business and Psychiatry in the Startup Era MJ Firdausyah, N Azizah, H Algristian Jurnal Riset Kualitatif dan Promosi Kesehatan 5 (1), 157-166 , 2026 2026
Switching from Antipsychotic Polypharmacy to Monotherapy in Hebephrenic Schizophrenia: A Case Study R Silaban, N Azizah, H Algristian Journal of Health Literacy and Qualitative Research 6 (1), 1-15 , 2026 2026
Anhedonia is a Symptom of Severe Depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder AV ZH, N Azizah, H Algristian Jurnal Riset Kualitatif dan Promosi Kesehatan 5 (1), 143-156 , 2026 2026
SPECIAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL: IMPLEMENTING BEHAVIORAL THERAPY THROUGH INTRODUCING JAPANESE CULTURE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS H Algristian, FK Fitriyah, K Khamida, U Zuhdi, SMN Huda, ABH Sundoro, ... Community Service Journal of Indonesia 7 (2), 109-118 , 2025 2025
Delivering Reality Therapy through Online Psychological Assistance for Healthcare workers during COVID-19 Pandemics NA AS, H Algristian, K Khamida, F Ayu, KK Bariyah International Islamic Medical Journal 7 (2), 61-70 , 2025 2025
Delirium in Bipolar Disorder as a Triggering Factor to Cognitive Decline: A Case Report and Neuroprogression Insight HR Ahadiah, L Syadza, MSN Shafly, H Algristian Sinergi International Journal of Psychology 3 (4), 200-210 , 2025 2025
Hormonal Influence on Mood Dysregulation: A Case of Bipolar Disorder with Endometriosis H Sakdyah, EA Septina, LR Pramesta, M Ikhsan, A Shafira, E Nurhayati, ... Sinergi International Journal of Psychology 3 (4), 189-199 , 2025 2025
Understanding Biometric Identification for Indonesian Immigrant Families in Sanggar Belajar Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia MC Syarifah, BE Suwito, H Algristian, TD Wulan, DA Lisnawati, ... Communautaire: Journal of Community Service 4 (2), 180-190 , 2025 2025
Antipsychotic Switching in Bipolar Disorder with Metabolic Comorbidities: A Case Report L Syadza, HR Ahadiah, MSN Shafly, H Algristian, M Huda Sinergi International Journal of Psychology 3 (3), 164-174 , 2025 2025
Lavender Essential Oils (LEO) as Adjunctive Therapy for Cognitive Disorders: A Study of Dopaminergic and Olfactory Pathways SY Hermanto, H Algristian Journal of Health Literacy and Qualitative Research 5 (2), 67-79 , 2025 2025
Compulsive Sexual Behavior as a Maladaptive Coping Mechanism in Bipolar Affective Disorder: A Case Report MSN Shafly, HR Ahadiah, L Syadza, H Algristian, D Setyorini Sinergi International Journal of Psychology 3 (3), 137-147 , 2025 2025
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Asam urat J Soeroso, H Algristian Jakarta: penebar plus , 2011 2011 Citations: 83
Indonesian version of the fear of COVID-19 scale: Validity and reliability MAM Kassim, F Ayu, A Kamu, NTP Pang, CM Ho, H Algristian, M Sahri, ... Borneo Epidemiology Journal 1 (2), 124-135 , 2020 2020 Citations: 28
Expressive writing as brief psychotherapy H Algristian Open access Macedonian journal of medical sciences 7 (16), 2602 , 2019 2019 Citations: 15
Protective effect of lavender essential oils on depression and multi-organ stress H Algristian, TW Bintarti, RNM Baroroh, Q Leila, R Ulfa, A Krismawati, ... Bali Medical Journal 11 (3), 1357-1363 , 2022 2022 Citations: 10
The role of Religion and spirituality in managing residual Schizophrenia: article review AZZ Al Hajiri, NA AS, H Algristian International Islamic Medical Journal 3 (1), 45-50 , 2021 2021 Citations: 9
Pencegahan Perundungan Pencegahan Perundungan untuk Mendukung Zero Violance Education di Lingkungan Pondok Pesantren H Algristian, N Azizah, FK Fitriyah, K Khamida, N Hidaayah, D Yahya Prosiding Seminar Nasional Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat: Perguruan Tinggi … , 2022 2022 Citations: 8
The effect of Quran recitation on t-cell lymphocyte activity in mice model of breast cancer AR Muhammad, YD Palupi, M Astri, H Algristian Bali Medical Journal 11 (3), 1111-1115 , 2022 2022 Citations: 7
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Quran recitation as noise-induced aggression and resilience in animal model of depression H Algristian, TW Bintarti, I Solihah, A Ferdiantoro, F Napstyawati, ... Bali Medical Journal 11 (2), 994-1002 , 2022 2022 Citations: 6
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Islamic principles in mental medicine YN Abdillah, H Algristian, N Azizah International Islamic Medical Journal 3 (2), 56-64 , 2022 2022 Citations: 5
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Students vulnerability and literacy analysis terrorism ideology prevention ZD Rusnalasari, H Algristian, TP Alfath, AD Arumsari, I Inayati Journal of Physics: Conference Series 1028 (1), 012089 , 2018 2018 Citations: 5
Penyuluhan Gangguan Psikiatrik Terhadap Sistem Pencernaanpada Masyarakat Disekitar Al-Hidayah Ngawi, Jawa Timur DS Wibawa, H Algristian, S KJ Community Development Journal 2 (1) , 2018 2018 Citations: 4
Kontra-Terorisme: Seandainya Dunia Tanpa Islam H Algristian Duta Masyarakat , 2018 2018 Citations: 4
De-Radikalisasi Anak dan Remaja dengan Meningkatkan Nasionalisme dan Spiritualis Melalui Program Pembelajaran Anak Negeri H Algristian Berdikari: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Indonesia 1 (1), 27-34 , 2018 2018 Citations: 4
Community Empowerment In The Use Of Herbal Plants To Improve The Immune System In Simo Angin-Angin Village, Wonoayu District, Sidoarjo Regency S Maat, E Nidianti, DW Kurniasari, H Algristian Community Service Journal of Indonesia 5 (2), 93-100 , 2023 2023 Citations: 3
Case Study: Prognosis of Recurrent Depressive Disorder with Somatic Symptoms FN Laila, H Algristian, N Azizah International Islamic Medical Journal 5 (1), 16-23 , 2023 2023 Citations: 3
Lavender Essential Oil as an Adjuvant Therapy for Anti-Depression DS Brylyani, H Algristian Journal of Health Literacy and Qualitative Research 5 (2), 51-66 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
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