The Influence of Religious Activities on the Level of Happiness of the Elderly at the Tresna Werdha Social Home, Bengkulu City

Kardopa Teger; Winda Rezfizalia; Nadhira Putri Rahamda; Gina Adzana Ramadani; Heni Nopianti; Ika Pasca Himawati

doi:10.55927/fjas.v5i1.544

Authors

Kardopa Teger Universitas Bengkulu
Winda Rezfizalia Universitas Bengkulu
Nadhira Putri Rahamda Universitas Bengkulu
Gina Adzana Ramadani Universitas Bengkulu
Heni Nopianti Universitas Bengkulu
Ika Pasca Himawati Universitas Bengkulu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjas.v5i1.544

Keywords:

Religious Activities, Happiness of the Elderly, Subjective Well-Being, Social Institutions

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of religious activities on the level of happiness of the elderly in the Tresna Werdha Social Home, Bengkulu City using the theory of Subjective Well-Being (Diener). The research uses a quantitative approach with a correlational design. The sample totaled 32 elderly people who were selected through purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using a Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed through validity, reliability, normality tests, and simple linear regression using SPSS. The results showed that all valid and reliable instruments, normal distribution data, and religious activities had a positive and significant effect on the happiness of the elderly (p < 0.05). These findings confirm that religious activities play an important role in improving the subjective welfare of the elderly in social institutions.

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