PRESENTASI HASIL PENELITIAN

Summary

This research presentation investigates the role of positive religious coping in moderating the relationship between problematic internet use and mental health among university students. Despite the widespread use of the internet and its associated risks like depression, anxiety, and stress, the study found that religious coping did not significantly moderate this relationship. The study emphasizes the importance of developing practical psychoeducational interventions to help students manage internet use and its potential mental health impacts. Future research should explore other coping strategies to address these issues more effectively.

Takeaways

• 😀 Internet use is increasingly integrated into daily life, with high usage rates among students, especially Generation Z and Millennials in Indonesia.
• 😀 Problematic internet use (PIU) has been linked to negative mental health outcomes like depression, anxiety, and stress.
• 😀 Religious coping is explored as a potential moderator that could buffer the negative effects of PIU on mental health.
• 😀 The study specifically focused on 147 undergraduate students from Universitas Muhammadiyah Bandung, who voluntarily participated in the research.
• 😀 Religious coping, despite being associated with positive mental health effects in some studies, did not moderate the relationship between PIU and mental health outcomes in this study.
• 😀 The study used three primary measurement tools: the GPUS (Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale), IRCOPE (Religious Coping Scale), and DASS-21 (Depression Anxiety Stress Scale).
• 😀 The research methodology was quantitative, non-experimental, and correlational, aiming to understand relationships between the variables.
• 😀 Findings revealed that PIU was positively correlated with depression, anxiety, and stress, but religious coping did not have a significant correlation with these mental health issues.
• 😀 The research highlights the growing concern about excessive internet use and its negative impact on mental health, particularly among students.
• 😀 The study suggests that psychoeducational interventions are necessary to help individuals use the internet responsibly and to develop healthier coping mechanisms for stress.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the research presented in the transcript?

The research explores the role of positive religious coping in moderating the relationship between problematic internet use and mental health, specifically focusing on depression, anxiety, and stress among university students.

What is problematic internet use (PIU), as described in the research?

Problematic internet use (PIU) refers to excessive and uncontrolled internet usage, which can negatively affect psychological well-being, social relationships, academic performance, and daily functioning.

What is the significance of religious coping in relation to mental health in this study?

Religious coping involves using faith-based practices and beliefs to manage stress. In the study, positive religious coping was explored as a potential moderator that could reduce the negative impact of problematic internet use on mental health.

Did the research find any significant moderation effect of positive religious coping on the relationship between internet use and mental health?

No, the research found that positive religious coping did not significantly moderate the relationship between problematic internet use and mental health outcomes such as depression, anxiety, and stress.

What methodology was used in the research?

The study used a quantitative, non-experimental, correlational design to investigate the relationship between problematic internet use, positive religious coping, and mental health. Data were collected through self-report measures.

How many participants were included in the study and what was the gender distribution?

The study included 147 participants, with a higher number of female respondents (113 females, 34 males), making up 76.9% and 23.1% of the sample, respectively.

What instruments were used to measure the variables in the study?

The study utilized three main scales: the Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale (GPIS), the Religious Coping Measure (Aircope), and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21).

What were the findings regarding the relationship between problematic internet use and mental health?

The study found that problematic internet use was positively correlated with increased levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. However, positive religious coping did not show a significant relationship with these mental health outcomes.

What does the research suggest for future studies or interventions?

The research suggests that future studies should consider other variables, such as different coping strategies, and explore psychoeducation interventions that help individuals use the internet more responsibly to prevent negative mental health outcomes.

What are the implications of the study's findings for university students?

The findings suggest that university students may be at risk of negative mental health outcomes due to problematic internet use. The study highlights the need for interventions to educate students about managing internet usage and mental health more effectively.