THE IMPACT OF PERSONALITY TRAITS ON THE FEAR OF DIVINE PUNISHMENT AMONG MUSLIM PARTICIPANTS IN INDONESIA
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https://doi.org/10.35631/IJEPC.1163024Keywords:
Divine Punishment, Personality Traits, ReligiosityAbstract
Divine punishment is an important yet often overlooked concept in the study of religiosity. Past studies have shown that the effects of divine punishment can be contradictory. To better understand this contradiction, the current study examines the relationship between personality traits and the fear of divine punishment among 249 Muslim participants in Indonesia. The findings indicate that only two personality traits significantly predict fear of divine punishment: Neuroticism and Agreeableness. Higher levels of Neuroticism are associated with an increased fear of divine punishment, while greater Agreeableness is linked to a heightened fear as well. These results suggest that fear of divine punishment may serve as an indicator of religiosity and reflect excessive emotionality. Overall, this study enhances our understanding of how individual personality influences religious experiences and attitudes.
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