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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Social Support, Spiritual Well-being, and Quality of Life Among Muslim Converts in Indonesia

The Open Psychology Journal 22 Sept 2025 RESEARCH ARTICLE DOI: 10.2174/0118743501397917250919095103

Abstract

Introduction

The present study seeks to examine the mediating role of spiritual well-being in the relationship between social support and quality of life (QoL) among Muslim converts, known as "mualaf," in Indonesia.

Methods

Drawing upon a sample of 119 mualaf (comprising 41 males and 78 females) from diverse regions across Indonesia, the study utilised validated instruments to measure social support, spiritual well-being, and QoL. The Sobel test was employed to evaluate the mediating effect of spiritual well-being.

Results

The results unveiled three pivotal findings: (1) social support exerts both a direct and indirect influence on QoL, mediated by spiritual well-being; (2) a significant gender disparity is evident, with female mualaf manifesting higher levels of spiritual well-being than their male counterparts; and (3) mualaf who have recently embraced Islam (less than two years) exhibit higher spiritual well-being scores compared to those who have embraced Islam for a longer duration (more than two years).

Discussion

The results underscore the role of spiritual well-being as a mediator of the relationship between social support and QoL, as well as the role of social support in promoting spiritual well-being among mualaf. The implications of these findings include the need to build social support for converts, particularly during critical periods for the development of their religious identity and psychospiritual stability.

Conclusion

In summary, this study offers robust evidence that spiritual well-being serves as a pivotal factor in the intricate relationship between social support and QoL among mualaf.

Keywords: Quality of life, Social support, Spiritual well-being, Muslim converts, Correlation model, Religious beliefs.
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