Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 student
2 Professor of Psychology, Research Institute of Hawzah and University.
Abstract
Stress is an inevitable part of human life, and effective coping strategies can contribute to physical and psychological well-being. The Seventh Supplication of Al-Sahifa Al-Sajjadiyya is a valuable source that offers precise strategies for alleviating the wounds caused by life’s hardships. Therefore, this study employs a combination of thematic network analysis and a descriptive survey method to extract the components of positive spiritual coping, focusing on the Seventh Supplication of Al-Sahifa Al-Sajjadiyya. The findings reveal that positive spiritual coping comprises five overarching themes: insight and acknowledgment before God, cognitive-spiritual reconstruction, spiritual connection, discovery and comprehension of meaning, and purposeful return to life. These five fundamental themes encompass the psychological layers of the perceived problem, ranging from insight to action. Insight into the inadequacy of primary coping mechanisms and acknowledgment of functional deficiencies fosters cognitive openness in the stage of cognitive-spiritual reconstruction, leading to heightened awareness of the true self, the real God, existence, and deconstructing misconceptions about the divine. Spiritual connection facilitates the reorganization of cognitive processing and existential expansion, while the discovery and comprehension of meaning establish a deep connection with the true significance of suffering and emotional regulation. Ultimately, purposeful return to life enables behavioral reconstruction. By guiding individuals through these stages, the supplication aids in coping with life’s adversities.
Keywords
- Positive spiritual coping
- Seventh Supplication of Al-Sahifa Al-Sajjadiyya
- cognitive-spiritual reconstruction
- meaning of life
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