The Influence of Spiritual Well-Being on Future Anxiety Among Clients of the Malang Probation Office

Ritna Sandri; Indira Ravly Rezaputra; Yo Masapo Krisno Andiko Putro

doi:10.31293/mv.v9i1.9434

The Influence of Spiritual Well-Being on Future Anxiety Among Clients of the Malang Probation Office

Ritna Sandri, Indira Ravly Rezaputra, Yo Masapo Krisno Andiko Putro

Abstract

This research was motivated by the psychological challenges faced by probation clients during the conditional release period, particularly future-related anxiety arising from social stigma, economic uncertainty, and reintegration demands. This research aimed to examine the effect of spiritual well-being on future anxiety among clients of the Malang Probation Office (Balai Pemasyarakatan/Bapas). This research used a quantitative approach with a simple linear regression design involving 104 probation clients selected through convenience sampling. Measures included the Future Anxiety Scale (FAS) developed by Zaleski (1996) and the Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS) proposed by Paloutzian and Ellison (1982). Cronbach’s alpha coefficients of 0.963 for the FAS and 0.883 for the SWBS. The analysis demonstrated a significant negative influence of spiritual well-being on future anxiety (B = -0.345, β = -0.645, t = -8.517, p < .001). Furthermore, spiritual well-being accounted for 41.6% of the variance in future anxiety (R² = .416). The findings indicate that spiritual well-being may function as a protective factor against future anxiety among probation clients. The findings underscore he value of strengthening spiritual well-being as a psychological resource that may enhance emotional adjustment and support successful social reintegration during the conditional release period.

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