Positive Psychology Practices in Muslim Communities: A Systematic Review

Psychologys positive subfield emphasizes human well-being by concentrating on the strengths, virtues, and elements that promote it, as opposed to focusing solely on mental illness and disadvantage. Positive psychology interventions have gained international recognition, but their application and impact in non-Western societies, especially within Muslim communities, have not been thoroughly examined. This study was carried out with the aim of providing a synthesis of articles on the practice of positive psychology in Muslim communities. Four studies were chosen for further examination, encompassing populations such as nurses and university students in Indonesia, humanitarian workers in the Philippines, and students in Malaysia. Participants across these studies reported improvements in their psychological well-being, including heightened happiness, decreased stress levels, and increased post-traumatic growth.