Gratitude practices have been shown to improve well-being but nearly all the programs tested so far were designed without reference to Islamic understanding.
This study tests a month-long gratitude program built around the Islamic concept of shukr. Participants complete a short daily journal entry, watch a short video before each day, and attend 5 online group sessions across 4 weeks.
The content covers what Shukr (Islamic gratitude) means, how it is expressed towards Allah and towards other people, and how it works during difficult times.
Participants are Muslim emerging adults aged 18 to 29 from Pakistan. They are randomly assigned either to the experimental or control group. Well-being and gratitude are measured before the program, at the end of the program, and at a follow-up after three months.
Muslim adults aged 18-29 years (emerging adulthood)
Sufficient English literacy to read the workbook independently
Reliable internet access for online group sessions
Able to provide informed consent
Currently receiving treatment for a severe mental health condition
Currently in acute crisis or experiencing active suicidal ideation
Currently on psychiatric medication
Bereavement within the past 6 months
Parallel
Islamic Integrated gratitude intervention
BehavioralAn Islamically integrated gratitude intervention delivered over four weeks, comprising daily journal prompts, pre-recorded videos, and five facilitated live online group sessions.
Psychological Well-Being Assessed Using Ryff's Psychological Well-Being Scale (18-Item Version)
Psychological well-being is assessed using the 18-item version of Ryff's Psychological Well-Being Scale. Items are rated on a 7-point scale from 1 (strongly agree) to 7 (strongly disagree). Items 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 17, and 18 are reverse-scored. The total score ranges from 18 to 126, with higher scores indicating greater psychological well-being. The scale assesses autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations, purpose in life, and self-acceptance.
Gratitude Questionnaire (Six Item Form)
Gratitude is assessed using the six-item Gratitude Questionnaire-Six Item Form (GQ-6). Items are rated on a 7-point scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 7 (strongly agree). Items 3 and 6 are reverse-scored. The total score ranges from 6 to 42, with higher scores indicating greater gratitude.
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