Spiritual mindfulness therapy: An intervention to reduce depression symptoms
Novia Solichah, Rifa Hidayah, Ermita Zakiyah, M. Fikran Pandya, Shulamite Ebere Ogbuabor
Psikohumaniora Jurnal Penelitian Psikologi May 30, 2025 DOI: 10.21580/pjpp.v10i1.23690 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractSpiritual mindfulness therapy significantly reduced depression symptoms among university students. In a Solomon four-group design, 28 students aged 18–22 from Malang were assigned to treatment or control groups. The therapy, delivered in individual and group sessions over eight sessions, was measured with the PHQ-9 before and after the intervention. Results showed a significant difference between groups (F = 18.547, p < .001), with large effect sizes (d = 2.75 to d = 3.33). The authors conclude that spiritual mindfulness therapy can effectively alleviate depressive symptoms in students, offering a promising mental health intervention for educational settings.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Experimental Solomon Four-Group design Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 28 |
| Population | University students aged 18 to 22 from Malang |
| Intervention | Spiritual mindfulness therapy |
| Duration | 8 sessions |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Psychotherapist Depression economics Intervention counseling Clinical psychology |
| Citations | 2 |
| Key finding | Spiritual mindfulness therapy significantly reduced depression symptoms in university students, with large effect sizes. |
Abstract
Depression has become a critical mental health issue, especially among college students, with increasing prevalence worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 322 million people globally suffer from the condition, with a prevalence rate of around 3.7% in Indonesia. This research examines the effectiveness of spiritual mindfulness therapy in reducing depression symptoms among university students. The study involved 28 Malang students aged 18 to 22 who participated voluntarily. The research approach was based on quantitative methods, with an experimental Solomon Four-Group design, in which the participants were divided into four groups: two who received treatment and two who served as controls. Spiritual mindfulness therapy was administered through both individual and group sessions, with depression levels measured using the PHQ-9 instrument before and after the 8-session intervention, using pre-test and post-test assessments. The results show a significant reduction in depression symptoms, differing between the groups (F = 18.547, p < .001), with the analysis indicating a significant improvement in the treatment groups. The effect sizes ranged from d = 2.75 to d = 3.33, indicating a high therapeutic impact. The research implies that spiritual mindfulness therapy can effectively alleviate depressive symptoms in students, providing a promising intervention for mental health support in educational settings.