Membangun Kontrol Diri Remaja Melalui Pendekatan Islam dan Neuroscience

Abstract

Adolescents are often associated with high work in risk taking behavior. Neuroscience experts then proposed hypotheses that tend to be related to adolescent brain development, in the prefrontal cortex and limbic systems. Through fMRI-related scanning is the cognitive ability that plays a role in self-regulation and decisionmaking is still growing until late adolescence. That's how the limbic system is so sensitive to socio-emotional stimuli. Therefore adolescents need to be changed. For these things can reduce the tendency of adolescents to behave deviant. Along with that, Hujjatul Islam Al-Ghazali also mentions self control as a testament to the strength of one's character. Preventive measures have been taken to improve adolescent selfcontrol and prevention in risky behaviors through various trainings. Nevertheless, the outcomes of the existing training proved not to provide long-term pricing. Furthermore this article discusses the approach that can be done by parents and educators as a combination of Islamic perspectives and neuroscience findings in assisting adolescents develop self-control.

Nurturing Self-Control Through Spiritual Journey: Analysis of Islamic Educational Philosophy in the Hajj

“…This concept is known Delay Gratification. 20 In the Islamic perspective, self-control is also linked to a religious factor that has a positive relationship with self-Control, because individuals with a high religious level believe that every behavior they do is always supervised by God. In Islam, every people is encouraged to keep an eye on themselves and control themselves so that they can behave according to the command of Allah and the Prophet.…”

“…A Muslim can experience changes in attitudes, values, and life views after experiencing Hajj worship. 24 By understanding the spiritual dimension, Hajj will improve the quality of faith and fear of Hajj. Hajj is not only fulfilling Islamic righteousness, but also bringing oneself closer to God.…”

Peran Fungsi Eksekutif Otak pada Perkembangan Anak

“…Orang tua bisa membiasakan berbagai kegiatan yang bisa melatih fungsi eksekutif (FE) pada otak. Adapun hal ini bisa dilakukan dengan tindakan tidur sesuai jamnya, mencuci tangan setelah dan sebelum makan, mengucapkan hamdalah untuk regulasi anak, dan lain sebagainya (Alaydrus, 2017). Matangnya FE pada otak anak masih terjadi dari anak sampai dewasa.…”