Adolescent Cyber-Resilience in the Digital Age from the Perspective of Islamic Psychology
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Religious approach, adolescent psychology, cyber world, self-control, self-regulationAbstract
The psychological development of adolescents has become increasingly complex in the cyber era due to pervasive internet use. Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to psychological challenges such as problematic internet use, emotional dysregulation, and ethical self-management difficulties. Previous studies indicate that self-control and self-regulation are crucial psychological capacities that protect adolescents from cyber-related risks. However, there remains a lack of theoretical explanation within Islamic psychology regarding how religious values function as internal regulatory mechanisms. This study examines adolescents’ psychological challenges in the cyber era and conceptualizes taqwā (piety) as a core mechanism for strengthening self-control and self-regulation from an Islamic psychological perspective. Using a qualitative literature review approach, this study synthesizes findings from psychological research, Islamic scholarship, and relevant religious texts. The analysis suggests that adolescents’ psychological vulnerabilities in the cyber environment are closely linked to weaknesses in self-control and self-regulation, while taqwā functions as an internalized mechanism integrating faith, knowledge, and practice. The findings also underscore the complementary role of parents as external support agents in nurturing taqwā and guiding adolescents’ engagement with the cyber world.
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