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Budaya hedonisme modern berkembang seiring dengan kemajuan teknologi informasi, globalisasi, dan meningkatnya penggunaan media sosial yang mendorong masyarakat menjadikan kesenangan, kemewahan, serta kepemilikan materi sebagai tolok ukur kebahagiaan. Fenomena ini berpotensi menggeser orientasi hidup manusia dari nilai-nilai spiritual menuju kepuasan duniawi yang bersifat sementara. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis konsep sa'adah dalam Islam sebagai kritik terhadap budaya hedonisme modern serta menjelaskan relevansinya dalam membangun kehidupan yang seimbang. Penelitian menggunakan metode studi pustaka (library research) dengan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Data diperoleh dari berbagai literatur ilmiah yang membahas konsep sa'adah, pemikiran para filsuf Muslim, dan fenomena hedonisme modern, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan teknik content analysis. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa konsep sa'adah memandang kebahagiaan sebagai kondisi yang mencakup keseimbangan antara aspek spiritual, moral, intelektual, sosial, dan material yang berlandaskan keimanan, ilmu, amal saleh, serta akhlak mulia. Berbeda dengan hedonisme yang berorientasi pada kesenangan sesaat dan kepuasan material, sa'adah menempatkan kedekatan kepada Allah Swt. sebagai tujuan utama kehidupan sehingga mampu memberikan ketenangan batin yang berkelanjutan. Dengan demikian, konsep sa'adah memiliki relevansi sebagai kritik sekaligus solusi terhadap berkembangnya budaya hedonisme modern, khususnya dalam membentuk karakter generasi muda agar memiliki orientasi hidup yang seimbang antara kepentingan dunia dan akhirat.

Kesehatan mental merupakan fondasi penting bagi manusia untuk menjalani kehidupan yang produktif, namun tingginya permasalahan mental saat ini sering kali diperburuk oleh minimnya edukasi dan kuatnya stigma negatif di masyarakat. Makalah ini mengkaji dinamika kesehatan mental yang meliputi stres, depresi, dan kecemasan, serta solusi penanganannya melalui pendekatan perspektif Islam. Berdasarkan kajian literatur, Islam memandang kesehatan mental sebagai kemampuan individu dalam mengelola fungsi kejiwaan dengan berlandaskan Al-Qur’an dan As-Sunnah guna mencapai kebahagiaan dunia dan akhirat. Permasalahan psikologis seperti stres dipandang sebagai beban yang diberikan sesuai dengan kesanggupan manusia, sebagaimana ditegaskan dalam QS. Al-Baqarah ayat 286. Kecemasan dan kesedihan juga dipandang sebagai bagian dari ujian hidup yang anjurannya dihadapi dengan sabar, tawakal, dan husnuzan kepada Allah. Sementara itu, depresi sebagai ketidakmampuan beradaptasi yang menguras energi negatif memerlukan penanganan serius agar tidak memicu dampak fatal. Sebagai bentuk psikoterapi, Islam menawarkan ibadah zikir, baik melalui pikiran, lisan, hati, maupun perbuatan sebagai upaya pemeliharaan mental. Membiasakan diri berzikir terbukti dapat menumbuhkan rasa percaya diri, kekuatan, serta ketenangan batin karena adanya kedekatan dengan Allah SWT. Kesimpulannya, ajaran Islam mensinergikan keseimbangan aspek spiritual, emosional, dan sosial, sehingga pedoman ibadahnya tidak hanya berorientasi pada ritual, tetapi juga pada penjagaan kesejahteraan mental umatnya.

Human happiness does not lie in physical pleasure, victory, wealth, honour, worldly power, a beautiful body, or the senses. People in religious communities seek something deeper, contemplating and acknowledging the highest value in union with God. Thomas Aquinas, in his Summa Contra Gentiles, arguments that human happiness lies in the contemplation of God, through which one attains peace and fulfilment in total self-surrender to God. However, in the lived experience of religious communities, a fear of matters related to sexuality is evident. Indeed, some misunderstand and misinterpret these matters, resulting in monks and nuns who become cold, dry, and rigid, acting in ways that violate sexual morality, thereby disrupting or even destroying—their ministry due to such improper conduct. Based on this, the author recognises the importance of education and the appreciation of sexual values for religious communities. Using a literature review method involving relevant books, journals, articles, and Church documents with a theological approach, it was found that the education of religious people requires aspects of happiness and sexuality education. The results of the study indicate that Thomas Aquinas’s concept of happiness can bridge religious life with sexuality education, which is one aspect that must be understood and lived out. Therefore, the happiness of love and the sexuality education of religious people need to be explored and lived out in the course of living and experiencing life as a religious person.

This study examines the role of spiritual intelligence in shaping students’ understanding of happiness in the digital era from an Islamic psychology perspective. Employing a qualitative phenomenological approach, the research involves university students who actively engage with social media. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation, and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings reveal a significant shift in the meaning of happiness, from a substantive and intrinsic concept to a more symbolic and externally driven construct influenced by digital culture and online validation. Nevertheless, spiritual intelligence functions as a reflective and stabilizing mechanism, enabling students to reinterpret happiness as a deeper, more meaningful inner state. From the perspective of Islamic psychology, true happiness (sa’adah) is grounded in closeness to God and the internalization of spiritual values in daily life. This study underscores the importance of spiritual intelligence in addressing psychological challenges in the digital age and fostering a more balanced and authentic sense of well-being among students.

Pemikiran Ibn Miskawaih merupakan salah satu landasan penting dalam pengembangan pendidikan akhlak dalam tradisi keilmuan Islam. Melalui karya monumentalnya Tahdzīb al-Akhlāq wa Tathhīr al-A‘rāq, ia menyajikan konsep akhlak yang komprehensif dengan memadukan nilai-nilai Islam dan filsafat rasional. Makalah ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji secara mendalam konsep pendidikan akhlak menurut Ibn Miskawaih yang meliputi hakikat akhlak, tujuan pendidikan akhlak, asas-asas pembentukannya, serta metode pendidikan yang ditawarkannya. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan studi pustaka dari berbagai sumber primer dan sekunder. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa menurut Ibn Miskawaih, akhlak adalah kondisi jiwa yang menetap (malakah) yang dapat dibentuk melalui pembiasaan, pengendalian diri, dan pengembangan akal. Tujuan pendidikan akhlak adalah mencapai kesempurnaan manusia, kebahagiaan sejati, serta keseimbangan jiwa. Asas penting yang ditekankannya meliputi moderasi (al-wasath), pengendalian nafsu, peran akal, dan keteladanan. Adapun metode pendidikan akhlak mencakup pembiasaan, teladan, nasihat, serta latihan jiwa. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa pemikiran Ibn Miskawaih relevan untuk diterapkan dalam pendidikan karakter modern, khususnya dalam menghadapi tantangan moral dan sosial pada era global.

Literature is not only a source of entertainment, but also a tool for contemplating human life that is full of internal conflicts and psychological issues. Short stories as a type of literature often present the realities of life in a concise yet meaningful way, making them interesting to analyze with a variety of scientific methods. This research focuses on the short story "Happiness That Kills" by applying two main approaches, namely the analysis of intrinsic elements and literary psychology. This story depicts a happy state that appears from the outside, but actually hides the emotional burden experienced by the main character, Malla. The method applied in this study is qualitative descriptive with literature study techniques, which is oriented towards the introduction of themes, plots, characters, settings, and mandates, as well as exploring the psychological dynamics of characters using Freud's psychoanalytic theory. The results of the study show that the internal conflicts in this story arise from the battle between the id, ego, and superego, especially when Malla struggles to maintain harmony in her family at the expense of herself. Overall, this short story shows that forced happiness can lead to suffering. By combining structural and psychological analysis, this study reveals the deep meaning related to social pressures, inner struggles, and humanitarian messages that the author seeks to convey. It is hoped that the results of this research can contribute to the study of literature, especially in understanding the relationship between story structure and the psychological condition of characters in contemporary literary works.

This study focuses on analyzing the welfare index in the ASEAN region (covering six major countries) by comparing two perspectives: objective welfare (Human Development Index/HDI) and subjective welfare (World Happiness Index). Using a balanced panel dataset from 2015–2023, the research applies different econometric approaches for each model, namely the Random Effect Model (REM) for HDI analysis and the Common Effect Model (CEM) for happiness analysis. Empirical findings indicate a striking welfare paradox across the six sample countries. In the objective dimension (HDI), economic stability (GDP) and governance free from corruption (CPI) are proven to be the main positive and significant drivers, while government expenditure (GovExp) shows no meaningful impact, suggesting budget inefficiency. Conversely, in the subjective welfare model, the Easterlin Paradox emerges, as GDP and the corruption index have no significant effect on the happiness index. The happiness levels in these six countries tend to be more influenced by government expenditure. This study concludes that strong economic fundamentals and clean governance free from corruption are essential to building a high quality of human life, whereas citizens’ life satisfaction is more determined by the direct presence of the state through public spending.

The Professional Work Lecture (KKP) at the Makassar Class I Prison aims to support the process of fostering Correctional Assisted Citizens (WBP) through recreational activities based on fun games. This program was implemented in response to the condition of WBPs who often experience boredom, psychological stress, and limitations in positive activities during the coaching period. This study uses a descriptive approach with data collection techniques in the form of questionnaires, observations, and interviews involving 30 WBPs, to identify needs and evaluate the impact of the implementation of activities. Fun games activities are carried out through several stages, namely planning, preparation, implementation, and evaluation, by adjusting the conditions and rules that apply in the prison environment. The results of the implementation show that this activity is able to create a more positive atmosphere, increase a sense of togetherness, and help WBP in expressing and managing emotions in a healthier way. The results of the post-activity survey showed that 19 WBPs stated that they were very satisfied and 18 WBPs felt very happy after participating in fun games. Thus, fun games activities have proven to be effective as a coaching strategy that supports the improvement of the psychological welfare of WBP and can be used as an alternative to non-formal coaching programs in correctional institutions.

This study, titled “Happiness According to Hamka and Its Relevance to Efforts to Overcome Mental Distress,” is motivated by the increasing mental strain experienced by modern society, which is reflected in rising levels of stress, anxiety, loss of life meaning, and various forms of depression. These symptoms indicate a deeper spiritual and emotional imbalance that cannot be resolved solely through clinical approaches, but requires insights from philosophical and religious thought. The purpose of this research is to reexamine Hamka’s concept of happiness and identify its relevance in supporting efforts to reduce mental distress in contemporary life. Using a qualitative-descriptive method with a library research approach, this study reviews Hamka’s key writings such as Tasawuf Modern, Falsafah Hidup, and Lembaga Budi alongside literature on psychology and mental health. Through a hermeneutic-philosophical analysis, the study finds that Hamka defines happiness as inner tranquility rooted in faith, sincerity, and spiritual connection with God, rather than material satisfaction or outward pleasures. He emphasizes that true happiness is achieved when intellect, emotion, and faith interact harmoniously, allowing individuals to manage desires, accept destiny, and uphold moral awareness. This perspective is highly relevant for addressing mental distress today, as Hamka highlights the importance of spiritual strengthening and purification of the soul as forms of internal healing capable of fostering resilience and emotional stability.

This community engagement program aims to enhance the understanding of life’s meaning and authentic happiness among female students (santriwati) at Pondok Pesantren Sunan Drajat through the integration of Qur’anic values and existential psychology. The program was motivated by the increasing phenomenon of existential crisis and identity confusion among adolescents in pesantren settings, which often lacks systematic psycho-spiritual intervention. The activity was implemented in the form of a one-day reflective-educational seminar, consisting of three sessions: exploring the concept of life’s meaning in the Qur’an, integrating Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy, and conducting guided personal reflection. Evaluation methods included pre- and post-tests as well as thematic analysis of written reflections. Results showed a 15% increase in comprehension scores and a significant cognitive shift in participants’ perspectives toward life’s hardships, from obstacles to opportunities for spiritual growth. Participant reflections indicated that Qur’anic values such as sabr (patience), shukr (gratitude), and tawakkul (trust in God) served as sources of psychological resilience and inner peace. The findings suggest that a Qur’anic psychology approach is both relevant and effective in strengthening character and emotional well-being in pesantren adolescents. Follow-up initiatives include mentoring and the development of a structured Qur’anic reflection module.

Fenomena toxic positivity semakin terlihat pada remaja, ketika mereka merasa wajib menunjukkan kebahagiaan meski sedang mengalami tekanan psikologis. Sikap ini dapat menghambat ekspresi emosi yang wajar serta memperparah kondisi mental. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji toxic positivity melalui perspektif Ilmu Kalam dengan menyoroti pemaknaan emosi manusia, ujian hidup, dan prinsip keseimbangan emosional dalam ajaran Islam. Metode yang digunakan adalah kajian literatur berbasis Studi Islam terhadap nash dan pemikiran teolog klasik maupun kontemporer, serta teori psikologi remaja. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Ilmu Kalam mengakui kesedihan dan kegelisahan sebagai bagian fitrah. Dengan demikian, teologi Islam dapat menjadi dasar pendekatan mental health yang lebih empatik.

Konsep rumah tangga bahagia (الأسرة السعيدة, al-Usrah al-Sa'idah) dalam perspektif Hadits Nabi Muhammad SAW tidak hanya berfokus pada kebahagiaan duniawi semata, tetapi merupakan integrasi antara tujuan dunia dan akhirat. Kebahagiaan rumah tangga merupakan manifestasi dari penerapan nilai-nilai Islam yang bersumber dari Sunnah Nabi. Fondasi utamanya adalah pembentukan keluarga yang penuh ketenangan (سَكِينَة, sakinah), cinta (مَوَدَّة, mawaddah), dan kasih sayang (رَحْمَة, rahmah). Berdasarkan telaah terhadap berbagai Hadits, penelitian ini mengidentifikasi beberapa pilar utama. Pertama, landasan keimanan dan ketakwaan sebagai motivasi utama pernikahan. Kedua, akhlak yang mulia (husnul khuluq) yang tercermin dalam komunikasi dan muamalah yang baik antara suami dan istri. Ketiga, keseimbangan dalam hak dan kewajiban masing-masing anggota keluarga. Keempat, upaya aktif untuk menumbuhkan kasih sayang melalui sikap saling menghargai, memberi hadiah, dan berlemah lembut. Kelima, pendidikan agama yang berkelanjutan sebagai inti dari lingkungan keluarga. Keenam, mekanisme penyelesaian konflik (shulh) yang bijaksana dan damai. Terakhir, ketergantungan kepada Allah melalui doa untuk memohon keberkahan. Hasil yang didapat bahwa rumah tangga bahagia menurut Hadits Nabi adalah sebuah sistem yang dibangun melalui komitmen kolektif untuk menerapkan syariat Islam, di mana kebahagiaan yang hakiki tercapai ketika hubungan horizontal (antaranggota keluarga) berjalan harmonis karena didasarkan pada hubungan vertikal (kepada Allah SWT) yang kuat.

Kesabaran merupakan salah satu nilai utama yang diajarkan dalam Al-Qur'an dan merupakan fondasi penting dalam pembentukan karakter seorang mukmin. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis makna kesabaran dari perspektif Al-Qur'an dengan mengeksplorasi ayat-ayat yang membahas konsep kesabaran, baik dalam konteks menghadapi cobaan, ketaatan kepada Allah, maupun dalam menghindari dosa. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan tafsir tematik (maudhu'i) dengan menghimpun dan mengkaji ayat-ayat terkait kesabaran secara komprehensif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kesabaran dalam Al-Qur'an tidak hanya berarti menahan diri dari keluhan, tetapi juga mengandung unsur keteguhan, keikhlasan, dan konsistensi dalam menjalankan perintah Allah. Selain itu, kesabaran juga merupakan kunci utama untuk meraih kesuksesan hidup di dunia dan kebahagiaan di akhirat. Dengan demikian, konsep kesabaran dalam Al-Qur'an memiliki dimensi spiritual, moral, dan sosial yang luas, serta relevan untuk diterapkan dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan manusia modern. Kata Kunci: Sabar, Al-Qur’an, Tafsir Tematik, Akhlak, Keimanan.

In human life, sports play a very important role as they can influence both physical and psychological conditions. Through regular physical activity, individuals not only achieve physical fitness but also maintain mental and emotional balance. One type of exercise that is interesting to study is slow running, which involves running at a steady but gentle pace. This study focuses on examining the effectiveness of group slow running on levels of happiness. The subjects of this research were students from the Psychology Department at Universitas Negeri Padang, class of 2021, aged between 18 and 21 years old. The study employed a quantitative method with an experimental approach using a pretest-posttest control group design. Two groups were involved in this research—an experimental group and a control group—each receiving different treatments. Measurements were conducted before and after the intervention to observe changes in happiness levels. The results of the independent sample t-test analysis showed a significance value of 0.003, which is smaller than α = 0.05. This indicates a significant difference between the two groups. Therefore, it can be concluded that group slow running is effective in increasing happiness among adolescents, particularly university students, as it fosters feelings of relaxation, enthusiasm, and togetherness.

This study aims to analyze the effect of maqashid sharia on Muslim women's happiness in Indonesia, using data from the Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS) 5th wave 2014. Maqashid sharia, as a core concept in Islamic law, focuses on the maintenance of five main aspects, namely religion (ad-din), soul (an-nafs), intellect (al-aql), offspring (an-nasl), and property (al-mal). This study examines whether the implementation of maqashid sharia principles coupled with region of residence as a control variable has a significant impact on the subjective happiness of Muslim women in Indonesia. Using logit regression method and STATA software, this study found that the maintenance of health (soul), education (mind), and income (wealth) has a significant positive effect on Muslimah's happiness, heredity (lineage) shows an insignificant negative effect, religiosity (religion) shows a positive and significant relationship, while the region of residence has an insignificant negative relationship with the level of happiness of Muslimah in Indonesia. These results indicate that the subjective happiness of Indonesian Muslim women is more influenced by material dimensions than philosophical or spiritual matters. This research is expected to contribute to the formulation of public policies that support the social welfare of Muslimahs based on maqashid sharia.

This study examines the influence of emotional happiness culture on workplace happiness, with resilience as a mediating factor, among Generation Z employees in the private sector. As Generation Z enters the workforce, their unique emotional needs and challenges necessitate a deeper understanding of psychological factors that contribute to workplace well-being. Using a quantitative survey approach, data from 110 private sector Generation Z workers were analyzed to test the direct effects of emotional happiness culture on workplace happiness and resilience, as well as the mediating role of resilience between these variables. Results indicate that a positive emotional culture significantly enhances both resilience and workplace happiness. Moreover, resilience partially mediates the relationship, suggesting that resilience strengthens the impact of emotional culture on employees’ happiness. These findings highlight the importance of fostering an emotional culture that promotes positive emotions such as joy, empathy, and optimism to build resilient and satisfied young employees. This research contributes practical insights for organizations aiming to design psychologically supportive workplaces tailored to Generation Z, ultimately improving employee well-being and organizational sustainability.

Gratitude is an attitude that is highly emphasized and appreciated. An attitude of gratitude means recognizing ang appreciating all the blessings given by God. Teenagers who are able to be grateful for their lives will have an impact on their happiness and peace of mind. The sample in this study was 65 junior high school studendts. The aim of this research is to determine the effect of gratitude on happiness in adolescents. This research uses a quantitative approach with simple regression test aanalysis using SPPS 26.00 with data collection tools in the form of questionnaires for the gratitude scale. From the results of research data analysis, is shows that there is an influence of gratitude on happiness in teenagers of 16.9%, which is in the medion category, which means that the higher the feeling of gratitude, the more happiness will increase. So it can be concluded thatther is an influence of gratitude on happiness in teenagers.    

AbstractThe Christian home is like a vast ocean to be crossed. On the journey across the vast ocean,sometimes you will experience calm, but often it will be turbulent, through typhoons, filled withrocks and icebergs. However, many arks of Christian households are sunk or divorced because ofhitting rocks or complicated problems, and innocent children remain as victims. This happensbecause of the lack of preparation that is carried out before entering the household or also becauseof the lack of preparation that is carried out before entering the household or also because of a lackof vigilance in living a household life, it is necessary to provide God's providence in the household.Therefore, the author uses an inductive method in the form of literary studies as the theologicalbasis for God's providence in marriage for the happiness of Christian households

Mother as an individual has the right to feel happiness in herself and her life even if she has a child with special needs. There is a process that a mother who has a child with special needs goes through to finally achieve happiness in her life. This study aims to describe the happiness of mothers who have children with special needs, including disabilities, autism, and down syndrome at UPT Resource Center Gresik. This study used a qualitative approach with a case study research type and used data collection techniques in the form of interviews, observation and documentation. Data analysis techniques use the Miles and Huberman models. The data credibility technique uses triangulation techniques and member checks.  Based on the results of the research conducted by the researchers, it was shown that the three subjects were happy with their condition as mothers who have children with special needs including disabilities, autism, and down syndrome. The three subjects can establish relationships with the surrounding environment, be fully involved in their children's activities, find meaning in life, be optimistic about their children's future, and be resilient or be able to rise from the problems they face.

Happiness and motivation to learn mathematics are a must for students. With happiness in a student, it can create a sense of pleasure when doing something and motivation to learn mathematics needs to be in the student as well, with motivation or encouragement, learning will be more enthusiastic and enthusiastic, especially in learning mathematics. The purpose of this study was to see the correlation between happiness and motivation to learn mathematics in class V SDN 17 Pekanbaru. This study is a quantitative study with a correlational method and a population of 114 and a sample of 55 people. The results of the study showed a relationship between the two variables with a significance of 0.000 and a Pearson correlation value of 0.760 and a contribution from the variable of 58%, which means that happiness has a contribution of 58% to motivation to learn mathematics and the remaining 42% is influenced by other factors. This study is expected to provide the best solution that educators can do when teaching mathematics in the classroom.