Husnudzon Therapy to Reduce Anxiety Among University Students

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of husnudzon therapy in reducing anxiety levels among university students. The research employed a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group pre-test and post-test. A total of 40 undergraduate students were selected using purposive sampling and divided into an experimental group (n = 20) and a control group (n = 20). The experimental group received a 7-day self-guided husnudzon therapy intervention that included morning affirmations, cognitive reframing of negative thoughts, and gratitude journaling, while the control group received no treatment. Anxiety levels were measured using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale. Data were analyzed using Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test and Mann-Whitney U Test. Results showed a significant reduction in anxiety scores within the experimental group (Z = -2.943, p = 0.003), while no significant change was observed in the control group (Z = -0.869, p = 0.385). However, the between-group comparison revealed no significant difference (U = 181.5, p = 0.615), likely due to the small sample size. These findings suggest that husnudzon therapy is a promising and culturally relevant approach to managing anxiety in students. Future studies with larger samples and extended intervention periods are recommended to validate these results.