Counsenesia Indonesian Journal Of Guidance and Counseling

THE INFLUENCE OF GRATITUDE AND SELF-ESTEEM ON PSYCHOLOGICAL HELP-SEEKING BEHAVIOR IN VOCATIONAL SCHOOL STUDENTS

Jati Setiya Ningrum — 2024-12-15

The behavior of seeking psychological help shows a sign of mental health in adolescents. Seeking psychological help is influenced by various things, including gratitude and self-esteem. With gratitude, students appreciate the benefits of social support for their problems, and with self-esteem, they will raise defenses to solve their problems. This study examines the effect of gratitude and self-esteem on psychological help-seeking behavior in vocational high school students in Boja District, Kendal Regency. The population of this study was 2,504 students, and with the cluster sampling method and the calculation of the Isaac and Michael formula, 333 students were selected as the research sample. The method used in this study is a quantitative approach of correlational design with multiple regression analysis. The study results obtained an f-test score of 74.383 with a sig of 000, meaning H1 is accepted. Gratitude and self-esteem simultaneously affect 31.1% of psychological help-seeking behavior and have a significant and positive relationship. So, it can be interpreted that the higher the level of gratitude and self-esteem in students, the higher the level of help-seeking behavior.

INTERGENERATIONAL FOOD TABOO: EXPLORATION THE FORMATION OF SELF-EFFICACY IN MOTHERS

Moh Fikri Tanzil Mutaqin — 2024-12-15

Self-efficacy presents high confidence in achieving goals, including those who are pregnant. On the other hand, there is a food taboo phenomenon that is believed by people across generations in various regions including on the coast amidst the acceleration of information. This phenomenon is by carrying out food taboos that are believed to affect health. On the other hand, these taboos risk a person lacking nutritious food. Where other risks are the health of the fetus and child in the future and the risk of stunting. This manuscript will contain the main findings about the perspective of food taboo and the dynamics of their self-efficacy while continuing the legacy of food taboo from the previous generation. This study uses a qualitative approach, as many as 12 mothers on the coast were selected as respondents purposively to explore their food taboo perspective, with guidelines for food taboo and self-efficacy interviews. The analysis was carried out by coding through Nvivo, to then produce the main theme. The themes as findings in this study are related to 1) Effort Towards Goal with sub-sequence (Curiosity about health literacy, Focus on pregnancy, Food taboo is a problem, Taboos Are Just Myths), 2) Lack of Self-Efficay with sub-sequence (Belief in food taboos, Lack of literacy), 3) Social Persuasion with sub-sequence (cross-generational influences, individual beliefs).

SPIRITUALITY AND RESILIENCE OF FORMER DRUG ADDICTS

Dimas Dwi Nugroho — 2024-12-15

Having the status as a former drug addict who has served his sentence and rehabilitation, it seems that he faces two biggest challenges when returning to society, namely negative stigma and relapse. When facing the challenges of life in society, the ability to renew oneself is needed which is related to spirituality and resilience. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between spirituality and resilience in former drug addicts. The method used was quantitative with a correlational design. A total of 55 former drug addicts became participants using incidental sampling techniques. The research measurement used a spirituality scale (? = 0.855) and a resilience scale (? = 0.930). The results showed that there was a significant positive relationship between spirituality and resilience in former drug addicts (r = 0.903 and sig. = 0.000; p <0.01). Spirituality made a strong contribution to the resilience of former drug addicts by 81.5%. (r²). This indicates that spirituality is one of the triggering factors for former drug addicts to be resilient, which includes connectedness with oneself, connectedness with other people or nature, and connectedness with transcendental powers.

PEER CONFORMITY: A GATEWAY TO SELF-HARM BEHAVIOR IN SCHOOL STUDENTS?

Laila Magfirah Fitri — 2024-12-15

Self-harm behavior has become a significant mental health problem among adolescents. This study aimed to examine the relationship between peer conformity and self-harm tendencies in school students. A descriptive correlational quantitative research method was used involving 234 tenth and eleventh grade students. Data were collected using a peer conformity scale and a self-harm scale that had been tested for validity and reliability. Non-parametric correlation analysis showed a negative relationship between the two variables. Students who self-harmed less tended to have higher levels of conformity. This finding indicates that peer conformity can be a protective factor against self-harm behavior. However, excessive conformity can also have a negative impact if group norms are unhealthy. Further research is recommended to investigate the influence of peer pressure on self-harm and develop more comprehensive interventions to prevent this behavior.

HOW ACADEMIC SUPERVISION ENHANCES TEACHER PROFESSIONALISM THROUGH PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT?

Poniman Poniman — 2024-12-15

This research aims to explore how academic supervision can enhance teachers' professionalism by encouraging their personal development, improving their teaching competence, and ultimately resulting in better student performance. The method used in this research is quantitative research with a descriptive quantitative survey method. The population in this study were 273 State Vocational School teachers in Lampung Province who were selected using simple random sampling. This research uses a standardized instrument by adopting and adapting the Teacher Supervision and Evaluation Survey. Analysis prerequisite tests are carried out by testing validity, reliability, normality and homogenity to ensure the validity of the instrument. Hypothesis testing in this research uses simple linear regression techniques. All research data was tested using SPSS version 26 for Windows software.Results study This shows that there isThe influence of academic supervision on the professionalism of SMKN teachers in Lampung province through personality development with a percentage of 44.8%.

A CORRELATIONAL STUDY OF WORK STRESS AND JOB PERFORMANCE AMONG BANK EMPLOYEES IN ILORIN METROPOLIS

Adekola Kamil Lasisi — 2024-12-15

This study examined the relationship between work stress and job performance in the banking sector, within Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State. The research method used was a descriptive survey of correlation type. The target population for this study consisted of all bank employees in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State. A sample of 120 bank employees was randomly selected for the study. Data collection was done using a questionnaire called the "Work Stress and Job Performance Questionnaire" (WSJPQ). This is a self-constructed but well-validated instrument (r = 0.78 & 0.72). Data collected were analysed using percentage, mean and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation statistical tool. The study uncovered that the level of work stress among the sample bank employees is moderate and the level of job performance among the respondents is high. It was also observed that there was a significant negative relationship between work stress and job performance of the sampled bank employees in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State. The study recommended that the banking sector should increase the quality of their services to reduce pressure from customers on the employees. Management should explore the possibility of implementing flexible work arrangements, such as flexible hours or remote work, to give employees more control over their work schedules and reduce the pressure.

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING EFFORTS TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' ACADEMIC SELF-EFFICACY: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Ahmad Wahid — 2024-12-15

One aspect that is very important and influential on student achievement at school is academic self-efficacy. Because of this urgency, it is expected that students can improve their academic self-efficacy. Low academic self-efficacy will have an adverse impact on a number of aspects that are urgent in student learning activities The focus of this research is to review what services can be provided by guidance and counseling in an effort to alleviate the problem of low student academic self-efficacy. This research is included in the descriptive-analytic type utilizing the systematic literature review method. Literature data collection was obtained from several sources such as Google Scholar, Sinta Ristekbrin, and Elsevier. The number of articles included in this study is 18 articles, which have gone through several stages of screening, so as to obtain literature that supports the research objectives. The results showed that effective efforts that can be made through guidance and counseling to improve academic self-efficacy are the implementation of information services, group guidance services, and group counseling services. The implementation of these services will become more effective and efficient if infiltrated with methods that are more varied and oriented to the characteristics and needs of students.

THE INFLUENCE OF THE BEHAVIORAL APPROACH, BEHAVIORAL CONTRACT TECHNIQUE AND SELF-MANAGEMENT ON CONSUMPTIVE BEHAVIOR

Regina Putri — 2024-12-15

This study aims to examine the influence of a behavioral approach using behavior contract techniques and self-management on the consumptive behavior of students at Muhammadiyah University Palopo. High consumer behavior among students is often influenced by various factors, including a lack of financial awareness and self-management. In this study, a behavioral approach is used to design interventions in the form of behavior contracts and self-management techniques as methods to reduce uncontrolled consumer behavior. The research method applied is an experiment with a Pre Experimental Design approach. Data were collected through questionnaires measuring the frequency and intensity of consumptive behavior before and after the intervention. The results of the analysis show that the implementation of behavioral contracts and self-management techniques has a significant impact on reducing students consumptive behavior. The decline is indicated by a positive change in students spending patterns. These findings suggest that a behavioral approach, which includes behavior contracts and self-management, is effective in helping students manage their consumer behavior. This can be applied as an intervention strategy in educational settings to promote better financial literacy and self-management.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RELIGIOSITY AND CELEBRITY WORSHIP BEHAVIOR AMONG TEENS

Dewi Sartika — 2024-12-15

This study aims to explore the relationship between religiosity and celebrity worship behavior among adolescents. With the increasing influence of media and celebrity culture, the phenomenon of celebrity worship—excessive affection for celebrities—has become a significant concern in social psychology research. Religiosity, which encompasses the intensity and commitment to religious beliefs, plays an important role in shaping individual values and behaviors; however, its impact on celebrity worship is not fully understood. This research employs a quantitative method with a correlational design to evaluate the relationship between levels of religiosity and celebrity worship behavior, focusing on adolescents aged 15-17 through purposive sampling. Data collection was conducted using an online questionnaire and analyzed using Pearson product-moment correlation. The results indicate a correlation between religiosity and celebrity worship behavior with a correlation coefficient of 0.392%. These findings provide important insights into how religious values can minimize adolescents' tendencies to engage in celebrity worship behavior.

EVALUATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CHARACTER EDUCATION STRENGTHENING IN THE CONTEXT OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING IN BOARDING SCHOOLS

Vesti Dwi Cahyaningrum — 2024-12-15

Strengthening Character Education (PPK) aims to shape students with strong character in addition to academic achievement. The implementation of PPK in the context of guidance and counseling in boarding school-based schools is very important to optimize the moral and social development of students. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of PPK implementation in guidance and counseling services at SMA Plus Al Fatimah Bojonegoro, a boarding school-based institution. This research uses a quantitative method with data collection through questionnaires distributed to 100 students, as well as questionnaires for guidance counselors and the school principal. The research results show that 37.5% of students strongly agree, 39% agree, 16.5% somewhat agree, 5% disagree, and 2.5% strongly disagree regarding the effectiveness of PPK in shaping their character. Meanwhile, 59% of guidance counselors and principals strongly agree, 31% agree, and 10% somewhat agree with the effectiveness of this program. No respondents disagreed or strongly disagreed. The conclusion of this study shows that the implementation of PPK at SMA Plus Al Fatimah Bojonegoro is generally effective, but there are still challenges in the consistency of implementation and student involvement. Recommendations are given to enhance the synergy between teachers, counselors, and school authorities to strengthen the implementation of this program.

INFLUENCE OF GENDER AND COURSE STREAM ON EXAMINATION ANXIETY AMONG COLLEGES OF EDUCATION STUDENTS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA

AbdulGafar Alafara Adio — 2024-12-15

This study explored the influence of gender and course stream on examination anxiety among Colleges of education students in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study was a descriptive survey design. The population for this study was all College of Education students in Kwara State which was 7,421 while the sample was 364 College of Education students drawn from the above population. Examination Anxiety Scale (EAS) was used to collect data from the respondents which was validated by five lecturers in the field of counselling psychology. Data collected were analyzed using percentages, mean and standard deviations, t-tests and analyses of Variance (ANOVA). The findings of this study show that the majority of college education students in Kwara State, Nigeria exhibited examination anxiety moderately (F=98, P= 81.9%). The findings revealed a significant difference in the examination anxiety among colleges of education students in Kwara State, Nigeria based on gender (t.cal.=11.96, p.<0.05). The findings also found no significant difference in the examination anxiety among colleges of education students in Kwara State, Nigeria based on course stream (F.cal=0.31, P.>0.05). The study concludes that the majority of college of education students experienced moderate examination anxiety; while male and female college of education students were deferred in their examination anxiety level. The study recommended among other things that; the counsellors should be holding counselling programme training on examination anxiety at least once a semester. It was also recommended that counsellors should always focus on all possible factors contributing to the prevalence of examination anxiety among female students without neglecting their male counterparts.

APPLICATION OF EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE (EFT)-BASED RELAXATION TO REDUCE PUBLIC SPEAKING ANXIETY

Aulia Wasilah Fathonah Salim — 2024-12-15

This study examines the description, implementation, and impact of the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)-based relaxation in reducing students’ public speaking anxiety at MAN 1 Makassar City. The study’s population consists of 71 students with high and very high public speaking anxiety. The sample includes 7 students in the control group and 7 students in the experimental groups from class XII IPA 6. This research is a quasi-experiment using a pretest-posttest control group design. The research instruments included a public speaking anxiety questionnaire adapted from the theory by Muslimin & Maswan (2021), the Subjective Units of Distress (SUD) scale, observation, and process and outcome evaluation instruments. The data analysis techniques used were descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. The results showed that public speaking anxiety levels in both the control and experimental groups were categorised as high and very high. The treatment implementation included preparation and problem identification, setup, tuning in, tapping sequence, repetition, and role-playing. The Mann-Whitney U test results showed that EFT-based relaxation has a significant effect in reducing public speaking anxiety, with an Asymp. Sig. value of 0.029 ? 0.05. The decision is that H₁ is accepted, and H₀ is rejected, meaning that EFT-based relaxation can reduce public speaking anxiety among students at MAN 1 Makassar City

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GROUP COUNSELING COGNITIVE RESTRUCTURING TECHNIQUES TO REDUCE FEAR OF MISSING OUT (FOMO) IN ADOLESCENT SOCIAL MEDIA USERS IN BAYUNG LENCIR

Hartika Utami Fitri — 2024-12-20

Fear of missing out (FoMO) is the behavior of actively accessing social media, continuous access that disturbs the subject, causing feelings of laziness, delays in scheduled activities and concerns about not knowing interesting events that other people are doing. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of fear of missing out (FoMO) in adolescent social media users and the extent to which cognitive restructuring technique group counseling is effective in reducing fear of missing out (FoMO) in adolescent social media users. This type of research is quantitative with an experimental method and uses a one group pretest posttest research design. The population in this study was 77 adolescents with research samples taken using purposive sampling techniques from the results of the pretest treatment, namely 8 people. Furthermore, for data collection techniques, researchers used questionnaires and data analysis techniques were carried out through the Wilcoxon test. The results showed that there was a decrease in the posttest score (high and medium categories with a mean value of 57.5) compared to the pretest results (high and medium categories with a mean value of 75.12). From the data analysis using the Wilcoxon test, it shows that the Zscore value <0.05 with a Zscore value of -2.533, so it can be concluded that group counseling with cognitive restructuring techniques is effective in reducing fear of missing out in adolescents who use social media.

PSYCHOLOGICAL MECHANISMS UNDERLYING AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR IN FREE FIRE GAMERS WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF KERINCI MALAY CULTURE

Hengki Yandri — 2024-12-22

This study investigates the psychological mechanisms underlying aggressive behavior among Free Fire gamers in the context of Kerinci Malay culture. By employing in-depth interviews, this research explores the interplay between cultural values, game-related experiences, and individual psychological factors. A case report of an individual (HA) exhibiting Free Fire addiction and a propensity for aggression was conducted. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze the data. Findings indicate that a confluence of factors, including cultural concepts of honor and esteem, customs and traditions, social context contribute to aggressive tendencies. These results highlight the need for a comprehensive understanding of cultural and psychological determinants of online aggression to develop effective prevention and intervention strategies.

SELF-COMPASSION: HOW DOES IT MODERATE THE EFFECT OF CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE ON PROSPECTIVE COUNSELORS' CULTURAL HUMILITY?

Nilna Aula Niswah — 2024-12-22

The phenomenon of the teacher marketplace requires prospective counselors of Semarang State University (UNNES) to improve competence in the field of culture, one of which is cultural humility. The inconsistency between the results of the counselor candidate interview and the measurement of counselees who practice with UNNES counselor candidates is the urgency of this study to examine the influence of cultural knowledge on cultural humility. This influence can be strengthened or weakened by intrinsic encouragement through self-compassion. This study aims to determine the effect of cultural knowledge on cultural humility in terms of self-compassion in UNNES counselor candidates. This study uses a quantitative approach with a correlation research design. The subjects of this study were 132 of the total population of 196 counseling students of the FIPP UNNES class of 2020 and 2021 who were selected using a proportionate stratified random sampling technique. The methods used are descriptive analysis, simple linear regression, and Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). Based on the results of descriptive analysis, the cultural knowledge variable is in the medium category (M = 35.90 SD = 4.49), the cultural humility variable is in the high category (M = 53.04 SD = 4.80), and the self-compassion variable is in the medium category (M = 38.60 SD = 5.18). The results showed that cultural knowledge was proven to affect cultural humility by 34.7% and self-compassion had a moderating effect on the effect of cultural knowledge on cultural humility of UNNES counselor candidates by 51.6%. Referring to this, the researcher recommends further research to explore the demographic role of respondents and conduct causality or mixed method research that does not only use psychological scale measurement tools.

EFFECT OF GRADED EXPOSURE AND TEST-TAKING SKILLS TRAINING COUNSELLING TECHNIQUES ON TEST ANXIETY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Adenike Abiola Adeboye — 2024-12-23

This study investigated the effects of graded exposure and test-taking-skills training counselling techniques on test anxiety among secondary school students in Ilorin metropolis, Nigeria. The study employs a quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test design involving SS2 students identified with high test anxiety. The study measured anxiety levels before and after a 6-week graded exposure treatment programme and test-taking skills training treatment. Data was analysed using paired sample t-tests to compare pre-test and post-test scores. The findings of this study revealed that graded exposure counselling technique had a significant effect on physiological (t = 20.38, p = 0.000), cognitive (t = 20.70, p = 0.000), behavioural (t = 20.73, p = 0.000) and emotional (t = 11.81, p = 0.000) components of test anxiety among secondary school students in Ilorin metropolis. It was also revealed that test-taking skills training counselling technique had a significant effect on physiological (t = 20.68, p = 0.000), cognitive (t = 16.61, p = 0.000), behavioural (t = 16.55, p = 0.000) and emotional (t = 19.23, p = 0.000) components of test anxiety among secondary school students in Ilorin metropolis. It was recommended among others that, Professional Counsellors and Psychologists should include the use of graded exposure and test-taking skills training techniques in the secondary school programmes and training to assist students in learning how to face their related test anxiety in a gradual process and overcome them.

IMPLEMENTATION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID MODULE TO IMPROVE SKILLS IN PROVIDING PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT PEERS AT STUDENTS

Agit Purwo Hartanto — 2024-12-24

Psychological first Aid (PFA) is first aid for someone who experiences mild mental health disorders. Through mastery of PFA skills, students are expected to be able to provide support to peers who are experiencing mental health disorders. This study aims to test the effectiveness of the PFA Module to improve soft skills related to providing psychological support to peers in UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta students. The design used in this study was Pre-experiment with 30 students consisting of various study programs at UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta. After the analysis was carried out with the T-test, the results obtained were p < 0.05, meaning that the hypothesis was accepted. In conclusion, the PFA module is effective in improving soft skills in UIN Raden Mas Said students, especially in providing psychological support to peers.

PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF PREGNANT UNMARRIED WOMEN: A CASE STUDY

Feti Astuti — 2024-12-24

At the beginning of the incident, women who experience pregnancy outside of marriage have poor self-acceptance. This is due to the negative stigma from the surrounding environment and the response of parental disappointment, especially if the partner does not want to take responsibility. This research is qualitative research using a case study approach. The results showed that participants eventually had good self-acceptance. This is because participants get support from their family and close friends. The religiosity factor was also found in participants, which helped them have hope.