Impact of Subjective Vitality on Religious Self-Regulation: A Comparative Study of Islamic Studies and Other Disciplines

Abstract

The exploration of the impact of subjective vitality on religious self-regulation among women university students, particularly comparing those studying Islamic Studies with students from other disciplines, presents a significant area of research. This study aims to explore the relationship between subjective vitality and religious self-regulation among women university students, assessing both the correlation and the impact of vitality on self-regulation. Additionally, it seeks to compare these variables between students of Islamic Studies and those from other departments. This study recruited 180 students (80 from Islamic Studies and 100 from other departments) aged 18 to 25 from The Govt. Sadiq Women University, Bahawalpur, using a convenience sampling technique. Religious Self-Regulation was assessed with the 12-item SRQ-R, and Subjective Vitality was measured using the Subjective Vitality Scale. Ethical principles, including informed consent, confidentiality, and voluntary participation, were strictly adhered to. Participants completed the survey online and in person, with data collected during their final semesters.  Analysis showed a significant correlation between subjective vitality and religious self- regulation among women university students. current study also found that subjective vitality has a significant impact on the religious self-regulation. It was also found that level of religious self-regulation is more in students of Islamic Studies as compared to students of other departments. Future research should continue to qualitatively explore these relationships, particularly in culturally specific contexts, to better understand the nuances of religious self-regulation and its implications for mental health and well-being.