The Description of Coping Strategies for Students Who Memorize the AlQur’an at Islamic Boarding School X

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to get an overview of the coping strategies used by students at Islamic
Boarding School X. The research method used is a qualitative research method using a case study
approach. The participants in this study were 4 students who memorized the Al-Qur'an as well. Data
was collected using a semi-structured interview technique to participants and SO (Significant Other).
The data analysis technique in this study uses thematic data analysis. The test used for the validity of
the data in this study is triangulation of sources and using reference materials. The results of this
study were that the 4 participants used these 2 coping strategies to deal with the pressures and
problems they faced. 4 participants used Problem Focused Coping when their memorization was not
smooth and their memorization was difficult to enter, the behavior that emerged was repeating the
reading. Emotion Focused Coping was also used by the 4 participants but the behavior that each
individual raised was different, namely there was calming down first, withdrawing, keeping silent,
telling each other stories, and of course asking Allah SWT for peace and help.