The influence of mindfulness and religious coping on the well-being of adolescents in an Islamic boarding school in Indonesia: A cross-sectional study

Background: Adolescents experience various psychological challenges during development, which can be intensified in Islamic boarding schools due to limited social interaction and minimal parental presence. Mindfulness and religious coping have been identified as potential protective factors for adolescent well-being, yet research in the context of Indonesian Islamic boarding schools remains limited. Objective: This study aimed to examine the influence of mindfulness and religious coping on the well-being of adolescents living in an Indonesian Islamic boarding school in Bener, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted with 126 adolescents aged 10–21. Data were collected from June 2022 to August 2023 using validated questionnaires on mindfulness, religious coping, and well-being. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, univariate analysis, and multiple linear regression. Results: Most participants were female (61.1%) and aged 14–17 (59.5%), with 89.7% having both parents alive. Average scores indicated moderate levels of mindfulness (M = 59.07, SD = 5.489), religious coping (M = 90.03, SD = 8.774), and well-being (M = 63.40, SD = 12.814). Regression analysis showed that mindfulness and religious coping significantly predicted adolescent well-being (F = 10.465, p <0.05), explaining 14.5% of the variance. Conclusion: Mindfulness and religious coping play a significant role in enhancing the well-being of adolescents in Islamic boarding schools. These factors provide valuable resources for managing stress, fostering emotional resilience, and strengthening spiritual engagement. The findings emphasize the need for Islamic boarding schools to integrate mindfulness and religious coping strategies into mental health programs. For healthcare administration, these results suggest the importance of developing culturally and spiritually sensitive mental health services in the Islamic boarding schools’ settings. Collaborative efforts among educators, healthcare providers, and religious leaders are crucial to implementing holistic, community-based programs that support adolescents’ psychological and spiritual growth.