Effectiveness of Zikr Relaxation Therapy to Reduce Academic Stress in Freshmen FY 2023

Abstract

This study is motivated by the researcher’s attention to new students (second semester) class of 2023 who are prone to experiencing academic stress. This is due to changes in learning patterns from school to college, ranging from different levels of difficulty of assignments from lecturers, new environments, and speaking in front of the class when presenting. Thus, this study aims to determine the effectiveness of dhikr relaxation therapy in an effort to reduce the academic stress of new students. The Application of Dhikr relaxation therapy can be an effective way to overcome academic stress at university, especially for new students who experience adaptation to new learning patterns and environments. The research approach used in this study is a qualitative approach. Data collection in the study was carried out by interview and observation methods. Then, the research location took the subject at one of the universities in Palembang City, majoring in business administration, Sriwijaya Polytechnic. The research subject with the initials GA is a new Student and admits to experiencing academic stress.