Sunnah fasting and self regulation among college students

Abstract

This study aims to determine the correlation of the habit of sunnah fasting (Mondays and Thursdays fasting) and self-regulation among student. Self-regulation is an individual's ability to manage thoughts, emotions, and behavior to achieve goals, which is crucial in the developmental phase from late adolescence to early adulthood. The method used was a quantitative approach with a correlational design. The study sample consisted of 30 students, and data were collected using a fasting intensity scale and a self-regulation scale distributed through Google Forms. The analysis results showed a very strong positive relationship between sunnah fasting intensity and self-regulation, with a Pearson correlation coefficient (r) of 0.845 and a significance of p < 0.001. A simple linear regression test showed that fasting intensity contributed 71.4% to self-regulation. However, the t-test results showed no significant difference in self-regulation between students who regularly fasted and those who did not. These findings reinforce that the practice of fasting on Mondays and Thursdays plays an important role in strengthening self-regulation, but its impact is individual and not solely influenced by routine.