THE APPLICATION OF FUZZY DELPHI METHOD IN DEVELOPING ISLAMIC PSYCHOSPIRITUAL MODULE TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING
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https://doi.org/10.35631/IJEPC.1163023Keywords:
Emotional Well-Being, Islamic Psychospiritual, Students, Fuzzy Delphi MethodAbstract
Mental health issues among students have become a critical global concern, with increasing recognition of the role mental health plays in academic success. This study aims to develop an Islamic psychospiritual module to enhance students’ emotional well-being, aligned with the Malaysia Higher Education Plan (RPTM) 2026–2035, which prioritizes mental health for academic success. The research utilized the Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM) to obtain expert consensus on the module's key elements, involving 10 experts from fields such as Islamic studies, psychology, and curriculum development. The experts evaluated the module’s objectives, content, learning strategies, and assessment methods through structured questionnaires, with data analyzed using threshold values (d), expert agreement percentages, and defuzzification processes. The results showed that all proposed elements met the required criteria, with threshold values (d) below 0.2 and expert agreement exceeding 75%, indicating strong consensus. The findings confirm that the identified elements form a valid framework for the module, which is deemed appropriate and essential for improving students’ emotional well-being through a religion-based approach. This module is particularly relevant for the Form Three Usuluddin subject in the Curriculum Dini, with the potential to effectively address mental health challenges and support holistic student development. The study underscores the importance of integrating spiritual practices into mental health interventions within the educational system.
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