The Relationship of Gratitude and Patience in Realizing Peace of Mind

Abstract

This study aims to show the relationship between gratitude and patience in forming peace of mind. This research is quantitative with a correlational approach. The research sample totals 61 students who were selected through a proportional random sampling technique. Data collection used a Likert scale questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out using the Pearson product-moment correlation test. The results of the study show that there is a positive and significant relationship between gratitude and patience in forming peace of mind. Thus, it can be concluded that the higher the gratitude and patience possessed, the higher the peace of mind felt. Overall, the results of this study confirm that spiritual moral values, such as gratitude and patience, have an important role in shaping the peace of mind of students. This research is limited to the relationship between gratitude and patience in the conceptual order and has not highlighted the reality found in society.