Factor Analysis of Closeness to God in Late Adolescence: an Indigenous Psychological Approach

Anggi Puspitasari, Ardina Azzahra Raziz, Ivan Muhammad Agung, Desma Husni

Abstract


One of the interesting things about the teenage phase is having a strong relationship with God. Many teenagers feel close to God through positive experiences that give meaning and direction to their lives. This analysis also involves an in-depth understanding of the teachings and beliefs of each religion which illustrates the differences in views that characterize the plural understanding of God. This research aims to find out what experiences make individuals close to God and what factors influence these experiences. The research subjects were 274 late adolescents with an age range of 17 to 22 years who were students and SMA/SMK/MAN students in Pekanbaru City, Riau Province. This research uses qualitative and quantitative methods. Data was collected through an online open questionnaire. Then, the data was analyzed using content analysis which was categorized into three stages, namely open coding, axial coding, and selective coding. Data analysis was also assisted by the SPSS version 25.0 program with quantitative descriptive analysis. The results of the analysis show that the experience factor that makes them close to God is Religiosity (52.6%), religiosity has the highest percentage with the majority of subjects doing worship (35.8%) when facing difficulties and trying to rise from adversity. Late adolescence is a period important in the development of identity and beliefs. Teenagers begin to question various things, including values and beliefs. Therefore, instilling divine symbols during this period is an important step to lead them towards closeness to God. These symbols can serve as a reminder to always interact with God thereby strengthening their spiritual connection.


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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.30659/psisula.v6i0.39219

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