Understanding the Qur’an as a predictor of religiosity, emotional intelligence, and learning motivation

Abstract

This study aims to examine the influence of understanding the Qur’an on religiosity, emotional intelligence, and learning motivation. Utilizing a quantitative survey approach, the research involved 79 students from STIT At-Taqwa Ciparay Bandung selected through random sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires distributed via Google Forms and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the Lisrel 8.8 software. The findings indicate that understanding the Qur’an significantly affects religiosity, which in turn positively influences emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence has a significant impact on learning motivation. However, the study also reveals that religiosity does not directly affect learning motivation, and understanding the Qur’an does not directly or indirectly influence learning motivation through religiosity. These findings highlight the pivotal role of emotional intelligence as a determinant of learning motivation and suggest the need for a more integrative educational approach that connects religious values with learning activities.

Keywords: Qur’an; emotional intelligence; learning motivation; religiosity; SEM