KnE Social Sciences

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Early Adult Survivors of BPD: The Role of Tawakal in Emotional Stability?

Published date: Jul 15 2025

Journal Title: KnE Social Sciences

Issue title: The International Conference on Da'wah & Communication 2024 (ICDComm 2024)

Pages: 205 - 215

DOI: 10.18502/kss.v10i14.19087

Authors:

Ira Hidayatiirahidayati@radenintan.ac.idIslamic University of Raden Intan Lampung

Sinta Arsy WidyaningrumIslamic University of Raden Intan Lampung

Ahmad MutaqinIslamic University of Raden Intan Lampung

Suci Dea KharismaIslamic University of Raden Intan Lampung

Abstract:

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is known for its characteristics of significant emotional instability, impulsivity, and difficulty in maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships. Therefore, this study aims to explore the impact of implementing tawakal on emotional stability in survivors of borderline personality disorder. This research uses a qualitative approach and this type of research is a case study of a youth club group on Instagram. In this research, data collection was carried out using structured interviews regarding the application of tawakal and the state of emotional stability after implementing tawakal, observation and documentation. Then the data obtained were analyzed using data reduction techniques, data models or data displays, and drawing or verifying conclusions. This research uses Ibn Qayyim al-Jauzziah’s theory of tawakal and Schneiders’ emotional stability. The informants in this study were one survivors of borderline personality disorder, with the criteria being female and in the early adulthood age range. The results of this research showed that there was an application of tawakal to survivors of BPD and there were significant results or effects from the application of tawakal on emotional stability in them. The results also showed that informants who were unable to trust in themselves had poor emotional stability. The research concluded that there is an influence of the application of tawakal on emotional stability in survivors of BPD.

Keywords: borderline personality disorder, emotional stability, tawakal

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