Korelasi antara Tingkat Spiritual dengan Self Regulation pada Lansia di Desa Kebonagung Kecamatan Kraksaan Kabupaten Probolinggo

Abstract

This study is motivated by the limited research on the relationship between spiritual level and self-regulation among the elderly, despite self-regulation being crucial in helping seniors cope with various life changes and challenges in old age. The objective is to determine the correlation between spiritual level and self-regulation among the elderly in Kebonagung Village, Kraksaan District, Probolinggo Regency. A quantitative analytic cross-sectional design was employed, involving 54 elderly participants selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected via questionnaires and analyzed using Chi-Square and Spearman’s Rho tests. The analysis revealed a p-value of 0.000 (< α = 0.05), indicating a significant correlation between spiritual level and self-regulation in the elderly. It was found that the majority of respondents with low spiritual levels had moderate self-regulation. These results align with theories suggesting that spiritual activities play a role in emotion management and anxiety reduction. The main conclusion is the acceptance of hypothesis H1, confirming a correlation between spiritual level and self-regulation. The implications of this study include enriching the literature on aging and recommendations for government, industry, and academia to develop training, policies, and further studies related to spirituality and self-regulation across different age groups.