GRATITUDE BEHAVIOR IN LIVING OF INDONESIAN ORPHAN ADOLESCENTS BASED ON ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

Purpose of the study: This study aims to see how orphaned adolescent’s gratitude who grew up in the environment without biological parents which psychologically certainly have different emotions from other normal adolescents. The orphan adolescent’s gratitude is analyzed based on the Islamic perspective in Indonesia as a majority Muslim population country because religion becomes an important foundation for humans to live their lives.
 Methodology: This study used a qualitative method with observation, interviews, and documentation with 15 orphan adolescents in Sukabumi district, Indonesia. Data analysis was carried out to find the meaning of the data or information obtained in a systematically arranged research, among others: Initial data analysis, make a description, make a final, and making conclusions.
 Main Findings: The results showed that the orphaned adolescent's gratitude was able to give thanks to both personal and transpersonal. They acknowledge, accept, and utilize gifts from others and the gift of God. They also always do good to others, worship, and do good deeds because of God. So, rise and maximize their potential as a gift of God and avoid the negative behavioral tendencies that accompany their shortcomings.
 Applications of this study: This study can be useful for the social science research area, specifically in psychology studies. In addition, the results of this study are very useful for the orphan adolescents themselves for the importance of motivating themselves, staying confident, and having a strong sense of gratitude, which is also a concern for the Indonesian government.
 Novelty/Originality of this study: This study found that several factors that influence gratitude, namely: contemplation with emotional intelligence, input, and advice from family, neighbours, and friends; constructive criticism and judgment of others. This gratitude emerged as a reflection of gratitude understanding from an Islamic perspective. Moreover, this study created a model of orphan adolescent's gratitude based on Islamic perspective.