Virtual Reality-Based Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) Model on Spiritual Well-Being and BDNF Levels in Drug Inmates in The Class 1 State Prison in Makassar

Abstract

The complex problem of drug abuse has triggered the development of nonpharmacological therapies, including Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) and Virtual Reality (VR).The merger of the two, VR-SEFT, shows positive potential in reducing and improving spiritual wellbeing in drug users.The purpose of this study is to explain the Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (VR-SEFT) Model for spiritual well-being and BDNF levels in drug inmates.Method.This study uses quantitative and quasi-experimental methods (Quasi Experiment Design).The number of samples was 33 inmates in the control group and 33 inmates in the intervention group.The Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS) and BDNF levels were measured using Elisa.In this study, data analysis used the Statistical test paired sample t-test, Wilcoxon test, Independent Sample ttest, Man Whitney test, and Pearson Correlation test.Result.VR-SEFT research influences spiritual well-being (p=0.011) and BDNF (<0.001); there is a meaningful correlation between spiritual well-being and BDNF in drug inmates in class 1 prison in Makassar.Conclusion.VR-SEFT therapy is effective in increasing spiritual well-being and BDNF levels in drug inmates in the Makassar Class 1 Detention Center.The intervention group was more responsive than the control group.These findings have the potential to support the development of further interventions in similar populations

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