Karuṇā dan Metta Sebagai Fondasi Psikologi Etis: Systematic Literature Review
Jurnal Pendidikan Tambusai February 2, 2026 DOI: 10.31004/jptam.v10i1.36652 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA systematic literature review examines the concepts of karuṇā (compassion) and metta (loving-kindness) in contemporary psychology and Buddhist philosophy, focusing on their role as foundations for ethical psychology. The review covers empirical and theoretical studies on loving-kindness and compassion meditation in psychotherapeutic contexts, their psychological impacts on well-being, and the philosophical links between these virtues and moral ethics in psychological practice. Results indicate that metta and karuṇā practices contribute to increased positive affect, empathic capacity, and psychological well-being, and support a prosocial moral framework in modern psychological ethics.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Systematic review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Compassion Psychology Philosophy |
| Key finding | Practices of metta and karuṇā contribute to increased positive affect, empathic capacity, and psychological well-being, and support a prosocial moral framework in modern psychological ethics. |
Abstract
Penelitian ini menyajikan tinjauan literatur sistematis terhadap konsep karuṇā (belas kasih) dan metta (cinta kasih) dalam literatur akademik psikologi kontemporer dan filsafat Buddhis, dengan fokus pada perannya sebagai fondasi psikologi etis. Kajian mencakup studi empiris dan teoritis mengenai meditasi loving-kindness dan compassion dalam konteks psikoterapi, dampak psikologisnya terhadap kesejahteraan, serta hubungan filosofis antara nilai luhur ini dan etika moral dalam praktik psikologis. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa praktik metta dan karuṇā berkontribusi terhadap peningkatan afek positif, kapasitas empati, dan kesejahteraan psikologis, serta mendukung kerangka moral prososial dalam etika psikologi modern.