The Effect of Islamic Scripture-Based Positive Self-Talk Program on Depression Among Female Muslim Adolescent Students

Abstract

Objective: To study the effect of an Islamic scripture-based positive self-talk program on depression among female Muslim adolescent students.

Methods :This was a quasi, two-group pre-and-post-test experimental design. The sample included 52 female Muslim students studying in a religious school, Songkhla, using simple random sampling based on inclusion criteria. Subjects were randomly assigned to the experimental group (n = 26), receiving the Islamic scripture-based positive self-talk program while the control group (n = 26), performed routine activities. The instruments comprised (a) the intervention program and (b) data collection tools. The researcher developed the program which had 4 stages, with 6 x 60-to 90 minutes, sessions each. The program was validated by three experts and tested on 10 students. The data collection tools were (a) the general data form and (b) the depression assessment (9Q) of Thai Mental Health Department. Using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, the reliability of 9Q tool in this study was 0.83. Data were analyzed using descriptive

statistics, the paired and independent t-test.

Results :The results revealed that the depression scores among female students after joining the program were

significantly lower than the pre-program score. When we compared the groups after the intervention, the statistically significant difference between the experimental and control group.

Conclusion :Since our program helps lessen the symptoms of depression, counseling teachers or nurses might consider using it for female students with mild to moderate depression.