Disiplin atau Doktrinasi? Menelusuri Batas Tipis Antara Kepatuhan Simbolik dan Kesadaran Spiritual dalam Psikologi Islam
Keywords:
symbolic discipline, spiritual awareness, Islamic psychology, phenomenologyAbstract
Disciplinary practices in Islamic educational institutions are often dominated by symbolic approaches that emphasize compliance with physical rules, such as uniforms and marching, yet fail to address the deeper dimension of spiritual awareness. This article explores how students internally interpret such symbolic discipline through a phenomenological approach grounded in Islamic psychology. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis in a purposively selected Islamic secondary school. Interpretative thematic analysis revealed four recurring patterns: visual compliance, spiritual void, symbolic resistance, and the search for inner meaning. Findings indicate that external conformity does not necessarily reflect value internalization; in many cases, it fosters covert resistance. The study highlights the need to reform disciplinary approaches toward spiritual integration, so that Islamic education transcends mere formalism and fosters authentic, reflective moral consciousness.
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