Counsenesia Indonesian Journal Of Guidance and Counseling

Repositioning school guidance and counseling in Indonesia's free nutritious meals program: Toward a safe, healthy, and psychosocially supportive school ecosystem

Imam Setyo Nugroho — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The Free Nutritious Meal Program (Program Makan Bergizi Gratis or MBG) is a national policy initiative in Indonesia aimed at improving students’ nutritional status, learning readiness, and long-term human resource development. However, school meal programs should not be understood merely as food distribution mechanisms, as shared eating activities in schools also involve educational, social, and psychosocial dimensions. This article aims to reposition school guidance and counseling as a psychosocial support system within the implementation of MBG in elementary schools. Using a conceptual and policy review approach, this article synthesizes relevant policy documents, national regulations, and international literature on school meals, nutrition education, social-emotional learning, school counseling, and child well-being. The analysis shows that MBG has the potential to strengthen students’ health, learning engagement, character development, and social relationships when implemented within a safe, healthy, and inclusive school ecosystem. Nevertheless, the program may also create psychosocial risks, including stigma, bullying, food-related anxiety, exclusion of students with allergies or special needs, and discomfort during shared meals. Therefore, guidance and counseling services need to be integrated into MBG through promotive, preventive, responsive, and system-support functions. This article recommends that MBG standard operating procedures include psychosocial safety, anti-bullying mechanisms, protection for students with special dietary needs, privacy of health data, and child-friendly reporting systems. Integrating guidance and counseling into MBG can transform the program from a nutritional intervention into a holistic educational strategy that supports students’ physical health, psychological well-being, and social development.

The role of self-worth in mediating the influence of fairness on psychological wellbeing of senior high school students

Carina Nur Laili Ismail, Ashari Mahfud — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study examines the role of self-worth as a mediator in the relationship between fairness and psychological wellbeing among senior high school students. A total of 400 senior high school students from Central Java participated in this research through an online survey utilizing the Student Fairness Scale, Self-Worth Scale, and Psychological Wellbeing Scale instruments. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The results demonstrated that fairness had a significant positive effect on psychological wellbeing (? = 0.31, p < 0.001). Fairness also exerted a significant effect on self-worth (? = 0.47, p < 0.001), while self-worth exhibited a strong positive influence on psychological wellbeing (? = 0.52, p < 0.001). Mediation analysis revealed that self-worth partially mediates the relationship between fairness and psychological wellbeing, with an indirect effect of 0.24 (p < 0.001), accounting for 43% of the total effect. These findings confirm that the perception of fairness in the school environment not only directly enhances students’ psychological wellbeing but also strengthens their sense of self-worth, which ultimately improves psychological wellbeing. The implications of this research underscore the necessity of integrating character education based on fairness principles and self-worth enhancement strategies within school counseling programs..

Perfectionism of gifted students’ long term psychological impact: A qualitative study

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Gifted students often perform under pressure and high expectations while also carrying perfectionistic standards. This study analyzes the psychological impact on gifted students and giftedness program alumni with high perfectionism. The research design used a phenomenological study and utilized a purposive sampling technique on five subjects. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, using thematic analysis assisted by NVivo 12 software. Validity testing in this study included journal reflections during the thematic analysis process and data triangulation. The results of this study indicate that there are short-term and long-term impacts. Both are the accumulation of perfectionism that continues to emerge and continues to become neurotic perfectionism.

The contribution of emotional intelligence and achievement motivation to the grit of scholarship recipients

Febriyanti Rossanti, Mulawarman Mulawarman — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to examine the contribution of emotional intelligence and achievement motivation to grit among scholarship recipient students, with a comparison between science (exact) and non-science (non-exact) fields. Using an ex post facto design, the participants were 350 scholarship recipients at Universitas Negeri Semarang selected through proportional stratified random sampling. Data were collected using the Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale (SEIS), Achievement Motivation Scale, and Grit Scale for Children and Adults (GSCA). Data analysis employed multiple linear regression. The results showed that emotional intelligence significantly contributed to grit (? = 0.298, p < 0.05), while achievement motivation demonstrated a stronger contribution (? = 0.712, p < 0.05). Simultaneously, both variables explained 62.8% of the variance in grit. In addition, science students exhibited higher levels of grit compared to non-science students. These findings indicate that grit among scholarship recipients is shaped by emotional and motivational factors as well as academic context, highlighting the importance of counseling interventions that strengthen emotional regulation and achievement motivation.

Reframing the philosophy of pastoral counselling: An interdisciplinary dialogue between theology, existential psychology, and positive psychology

Edwin Edwin, Junifrius Gultom — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study explores the need to reframe the philosophy of pastoral counselling through an interdisciplinary dialogue between theology, existential psychology, and positive psychology. Historically rooted in religious traditions, pastoral counselling has evolved by integrating psychological insights to address the holistic needs of individuals. However, contemporary cultural diversity, ethical complexity, and global social change demand a renewed philosophical foundation that is both theologically grounded and psychologically informed. Using a qualitative design based on an interdisciplinary literature review, this study analyses peer reviewed works published between 2000 and the present that discuss the integration of theology and psychology within counselling contexts. Thematic analysis was employed to synthesize key concepts and identify emerging patterns across disciplines. The findings indicate that existential psychology contributes a focus on meaning making, freedom, and responsibility, which align with theological reflections on suffering and hope, while positive psychology enriches pastoral counselling through its emphasis on virtues such as forgiveness, gratitude, resilience, and character development. The study also highlights the importance of ethical clarity, particularly regarding professional boundaries, value imposition, and client autonomy, as well as the necessity of cultural sensitivity and multicultural adaptation. In conclusion, reframing the philosophy of pastoral counselling through interdisciplinary integration provides a more holistic, ethically responsible, culturally responsive, and spiritually authentic model of care capable of addressing contemporary mental health and spiritual challenges.

The effectiveness of the RESPECT training model as a counseling intervention for enhancing college students’ social skills

Siti Fatimah, Ahman Ahman, Uman Suherman , Ilfiandra Ilfiandra — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

College students' social skills have declined significantly in the digital era, affecting their ability to communicate, build interpersonal relationships, and meet academic and career demands. A preliminary survey of 518 students at IKIP Siliwangi indicated that social skills remained at a moderate level, with social facilitation, social problem-solving, and communication identified as priority areas for development. However, existing interventions lack contextual relevance and have yet to systematically integrate experiential simulation with structured reflective processes. This study therefore examined the effectiveness of RESPECT Training a reflection and simulation-based counseling intervention in developing college students' social skills. A mixed-methods approach with an embedded experimental design was employed, involving 40 third-semester students with low or very low social skills assigned to an experimental group (n = 20) and a control group (n = 20). Data were collected using a validated Social Skills Scale (101 items; ? = .94) and semi-structured in-depth interviews. Given a non-normal data distribution (Shapiro–Wilk: W = 0.91, p = .03), quantitative data were analyzed using the Mann–Whitney U test, while qualitative data were analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Results showed that RESPECT Training significantly improved social skills in the experimental group (p = .02; d = 0.75, moderate effect), whereas the control group showed no significant change (p = .18; d = 0.21). Significant gains were observed across all six social skill dimensions (p < .05). IPA identified four experiential themes emerging reflective awareness, expanding social self-efficacy, adaptive emotional regulation, and deepening empathic engagement which converged with and explained the quantitative findings. These findings suggest that RESPECT Training represents an effective simulation-based, reflective counseling intervention for enhancing college students’ social skills and contributes to advancing guidance and counseling practices in higher education within Indonesia’s collectivist cultural context.

Student academic hardiness: descriptive analysis and its relationship with individual characteristic

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze students' academic hardiness and examine its differences based on individual characteristics as well as its relationship with academic achievement. This research employed a quantitative approach with a descriptive and correlational design. The participants consisted of 103 students selected using accidental sampling. Data were collected using a Likert-scale questionnaire measuring the dimensions of commitment, control, and challenge. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, independent sample t-test, one-way ANOVA. The results showed that students’ academic hardiness was categorized as high. However, there were no significant differences in academic hardiness based on gender and semester. In addition, no significant relationship was found between academic hardiness and academic achievement (GPA). These findings indicate that academic hardiness is an important psychological resource in dealing with academic pressure, but it does not directly determine students’ academic success. This study implies that the development of academic hardiness needs to be systematically implemented through psychological and educational interventions to support students' academic success.

Do self-efficacy and self-regulated learning influence student engagement in gen z students?

Rizki Nurfauziah, Mulawarman Mulawarman — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Lack of enthusiasm, confidence, and frustration when facing difficult tasks affects the student engagement of Generation Z students. This study aims to analyze the influence of self-efficacy and self-regulated learning on the student engagement of Gen Z students. This study uses an explanatory quantitative approach. The sampling technique used is proportionate stratified random sampling with a sample size of 395 Gen Z students aged 18–24 years at Universitas Negeri Semarang. The scales used in this study were the self-efficacy scale, the self-regulated learning scale, and the student engagement scale. The hypothesis test results showed that self-efficacy and self-regulated learning simultaneously had a significant effect on student engagement (R² = 0.577; p < 0.001), which means that these two variables were able to explain 57.7% of the variation in student engagement. Further research is recommended to examine other factors that influence Gen Z students' engagement in order to obtain a more comprehensive model.

The mediating role of parent–adolescent attachment in the relationship between positive parenting practices and adolescent social adjustment: A systematic literature review

Karel Aditya Prayoga, Defriyanto Defriyanto — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Adolescent social adjustment is a critical aspect of psychosocial development influenced by parenting practices and family relationships. However, the mechanisms underlying this relationship, particularly the role of Parent–Adolescent Attachment, remain insufficiently understood. This study aims to examine the mediating role of Parent–Adolescent Attachment in the relationship between Positive Parenting Practices and adolescent social adjustment. This study employed a systematic literature review approach based on articles from Scopus, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect, following the PRISMA framework, resulting in 28 primary studies and 21 supporting articles. The findings indicate that Positive Parenting Practices are associated with better adolescent social adjustment, both directly and indirectly through Parent–Adolescent Attachment. Secure attachment supports emotional regulation, interpersonal trust, and healthy social relationships. These findings highlight the importance of attachment as a key relational mechanism and provide implications for counseling practices that emphasize strengthening family relationships.

From school to state university: The role of teachers in building high school students' motivation for further education

Hanifa Intan Desiga, Indah Puspita, Poniman Poniman — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Higher education plays an important role in improving human resource quality and social mobility. However, participation in higher education among Indonesian high school graduates remains relatively low, particularly in peripheral regions such as South Bangka Regency. This study aimed to explore the role of teachers in fostering Grade XII students’ motivation to pursue public universities. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed involving 14 participants, including principals, homeroom teachers, guidance counselors, and students from senior high schools in South Bangka Regency. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis based on the Miles and Huberman model. The findings revealed that students’ motivation to continue to public universities was generally fragile and unstable. Although many students aspired to pursue higher education, their decisions were often constrained by financial limitations, parental influence, limited access to information, and socio-cultural norms that prioritized immediate employment. Teachers, counselors, principals, and school programs played significant roles in strengthening motivation through encouragement, guidance, and exposure to higher education opportunities. In this context, schools functioned as strategic institutions that helped bridge gaps in information and educational access. The study concludes that increasing higher education participation requires more than financial assistance alone. Strengthening structured career guidance, teacher capacity, parental involvement, digital information access, and collaboration between schools and universities is essential to support students’ transition to higher education, particularly in underserved and peripheral regions.

Emotional regulation skills: psychometric analysis in college students

Anita Dewi Astuti, Sunawan Sunawan, Ashari Mahfud — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The rising incidence of psychological distress in higher education calls for the availability of precise assessment tools; however, the adaptation of comprehensive emotion regulation instruments in the context of Indonesian students remains limited. This study aims to conduct a psychometric analysis of the Indonesian version of the Emotion Regulation Skills Questionnaire (ERSQ) and to explore the influence of demographic factors on these skills. Using a cross-sectional survey design, data were collected from 647 students in Yogyakarta via convenience sampling. Analyses were conducted using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to test construct validity, along with T-tests and One-Way ANOVAs for comparative analysis. The CFA results confirmed the nine-dimensional structure of the ERSQ with excellent model fit indicators (CFI=0.942; TLI=0.931; RMSEA=0.042) and high internal consistency (alpha=0.915). The findings indicate that the variables of semester level (p=0.021) and age range (p=0.016) have a significant effect on emotional regulation efficacy, while the variables of gender and birth order do not show significant differences. This study makes a methodological contribution in the form of a psychometrically validated instrument for mapping students’ emotional profiles. In practical terms, college counseling administrators need to design more specific interventions for students during the early transition to college and late adolescence to optimize their academic resilience.

The effect of spiritual well-being on career anxiety among students

Alfi Rahmi, Januar Januar, Hannilfi Yusra, Nopi Nopita Sari — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Career anxiety among university students is commonly associated with external factors such as job readiness and environmental pressure. However, the role of internal aspects, particularly spiritual well-being, has not been widely explored. In fact, an individual’s ability to find meaning in life and deal with uncertainty may influence their level of anxiety. This study aims to examine the effect of spiritual well-being on career anxiety among students across different semesters. This study employed a quantitative approach with a survey design involving 230 university students. Data were collected using the Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS) and the Career Anxiety Scale (CAS). The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and simple linear regression. The results show a significant negative relationship between spiritual well-being and career anxiety (r = -0.300; p < 0.05). Regression analysis indicates that spiritual well-being significantly affects career anxiety, with a contribution of 9%. This means that higher levels of spiritual well-being are associated with lower levels of career anxiety. These findings suggest that spiritual well-being plays a role as an internal factor in helping students manage career anxiety. Therefore, strengthening internal aspects, including meaning in life and psychological balance, is important in student development and counseling practices

Enhancing self-regulated learning through artificial intelligence: experimental evidence from high school students

Muhammad Ridha Anshary, Yulia Ayriza — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Self-regulated learning is a critical competency for supporting students’ academic success, yet its development remains limited by outdated, inflexible teaching approaches. Meanwhile, the potential of artificial intelligence in education continues to grow, but empirical evidence regarding its effectiveness in enhancing self-regulated learning among secondary school students in Indonesia remains limited. This study aims to test the effectiveness of using an artificial intelligence application in enhancing students’ self-regulated learning. The research method employed a quantitative approach using an experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group, involving 64 students divided into experimental and control groups via cluster random sampling. Data were collected using a self-regulated learning scale that had been validated for validity and reliability, then analyzed using an ANCOVA test with JAMOVI software. The results indicate that the experimental group demonstrated a significant increase in self-regulated learning compared to the control group (p < 0.05). These findings confirm that the use of artificial intelligence applications is highly effective in enhancing self-regulated learning among secondary school students and provide practical implications for technology-based development within school.

The contribution of self-concept and self-efficacy as predictors of students’ social skills

Eka Aryani, Refiana Aziizu — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Social skills are a crucial foundation for adolescents to adapt, yet many high school students still exhibit symptoms of social anxiety and withdrawn behavior. This occurs due to a lack of self-understanding and confidence in one’s abilities. This study aims to analyze the contribution of self-concept and self-efficacy as predictors of social skills among students. This study was conducted using a quantitative approach with a correlational design; a total of 118 students were recruited through saturation sampling. Data analysis in this study was performed using IBM SPSS version 25 through simple and multiple linear regression tests. The results indicate that self-concept and self-efficacy significantly contribute 75% to social skills, meaning these variables strongly influence students’ social skills, while the remaining 25% is influenced by other factors.

Internalization of spiritual teachings Sheikh Ahmad Mutamakkin in the formulation of integrative sufi counseling

Yuliyatun Yuliyatun, Dwi Yuwono Puji Sugiharto, Sugiyo Sugiyo, Ashari Mahfud — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to develop an integrative Sufi counseling model grounded in the teachings of Shaykh Ahmad Mutamakkin as a conceptual contribution to contemporary Islamic counseling. The urgency of this research stems from the need to incorporate local spiritual dimensions into modern mental health practices in response to increasing dehumanization and spiritual crises in urban societies. Employing a qualitative library research design, this study utilizes content analysis and hermeneutic approaches to examine primary sources, including the manuscript Arsyul Muwahhidin, historiographical accounts of Shaykh Mutamakkin, and relevant scholarly works, which are subsequently synthesized with classical Sufi thought and Islamic counseling theories. The findings indicate that Mutamakkin’s teachings are structured around seven core principles: the integration of shari‘ah and haqiqah, tazkiyat al-nafs, mujahadah–muhasabah, moral development, social harmony, local wisdom, and transcendental orientation. These principles are formulated into an integrative counseling model comprising four key components: a tawhid-based philosophical foundation, spiritually oriented therapeutic goals, the counselor’s role as a murshid, and intervention techniques emphasizing reflective practice and value internalization (riyadhah). This model offers a holistic counseling framework that not only addresses psychological distress but also facilitates enduring inner peace through spiritual closeness to God, thereby bridging the gap between Islamic psychology and contemporary clinical practice.

The influence of self-concept conflict and parental influence on emotional and personality-related career decision-making difficulties in special sports class students

Abdul Hadi, Anifa Tuzzuhroh Nurbaiti , Annisa Calza Sasa Salsabilla — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to explore how self-concept conflict and parental influence impact the emergence of emotional and personality barriers in the career decision-making process, specifically among KKO students at SMA Negeri 1 Pengasih. This study employed a quantitative correlational method, involving 108 students as a sample using a saturated sampling technique. Validity was assessed through expert judgment, while reliability was calculated using Cronbach's Alpha. Data were statistically processed through simple and multiple linear regression tests using SPSS software. The research findings indicate that: (1) there is a positive and significant influence between self-concept conflict and career barriers (? = 0.618; t = 8.083; sig = 0.000); (2) parental influence also makes a significant positive contribution to the barrier variable (? = 0.376; t = 7.233; sig = 0.000); and (3) collectively, these two independent factors significantly influence career decision-making difficulties (F = 51.721; sig = 0.000). The coefficient of determination (R Square) was 0.381, meaning that the variables of self-conflict and parental influence explained 38.1% of the variance in students' career difficulties. It can be concluded that the disharmony between self-perception and parental expectations plays a crucial role in exacerbating students' psychological impasse when determining career direction. The greater the pressure students feel, the greater the emotional burden that hinders them from making future decisions.

Developing a multidimensional maturity framework for emotional awareness: A systematic literature review

Muqaffi Muqaffi, Eka Sakti Yudha, Juntika Nurihsan — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study presents a systematic literature review (SLR) aimed at identifying and analyzing the main dimensions and specific indicators in multidimensional emotional awareness (EA) maturity assessment instruments. Adhering to the PRISMA protocol and utilizing the Scopus database for the period 2015–2025, a total of 18 selected studies were examined through thematic and bibliometric analyses. The SLR results reveal that consistent dimensions in emotional awareness instruments include self-awareness, other-awareness, emotional clarity, differentiation, regulation, blending, as well as socio-emotional aspects such as empathy and social awareness. In addition, context-specific unique dimensions, such as physiological and moral indicators, were identified. The reviewed instruments generally integrate multidimensional approaches cognitive, affective, social, and physiological to comprehensively and culturally sensitively capture emotional maturity. These findings underscore the need for the development of emotional awareness assessment frameworks that are more responsive to individual development and cross-cultural variability, and that can effectively support evidence-based interventions across various applied fields.

The role of parental parenting styles in preventing children from becoming victims of bullying

Nanik Suprihyatin, Endah Rahmawati, Nur Sy'ban Ratri Dwi Mulyani — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Bullying is a serious problem in educational settings that can have long-term impacts on children's psychological development. Although many studies have examined risk factors for bullying, research specifically exploring the role of parenting styles from a qualitative perspective in Indonesia remains limited. This study aims to understand the meanings, experiences, and strategies of parents in preventing children from becoming victims of bullying. This qualitative study with a phenomenological approach involved five parents of children aged 7-15 years in Kapanewon Sentolo, Kulon Progo. Data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed five main themes: meaning of the parental role as a safe place, authoritative parenting strategies through advice and role modeling, responsive routine communication, spousal and school support as facilitating factors, and work busyness and economic limitations as inhibiting factors. The findings indicate that the quality of emotional relationships and parental commitment, not merely material factors, are the main determinants in preventing bullying. This study contributes to strengthening attachment theory and authoritative parenting within the Indonesian context. Practical implications encourage the need for parental capacity-building programs, family-school collaboration, and special attention to vulnerable families such as single parents and families with economic limitations.

Role peer support and gratitude on the resilience of adolescent flood victims: Failure of self-compassion mediation

Tasya Handraina, Rezki Hariko — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

In Aceh Singkil, flooding is a common calamity that affects teenagers' mental health, particularly their capacity to endure and adjust following emotional strain. Teenage resilience is impacted by both internal and external elements, including self-compassion, gratitude, and peer support. There isn't much research that incorporates these three variables into a thorough structural model in the context of teenage flood victims in Indonesia, though, as prior studies still frequently only look at a portion of the interaction between variables. The study's findings show that adolescent flood victims' resilience is positively and significantly impacted by peer support and gratitude. Additionally, self-compassion is positively impacted by gratitude and peer support. Nevertheless, self-compassion has no discernible impact on resilience and cannot moderate the impact of gratitude and peer support on resilience. These findings imply that teenage resilience is more impacted by social support and positive ideals than intrapersonal factors. According to the study's findings, self-compassion does not significantly function as a predictor or mediator in the development of resilience in teenage flood victims in Aceh Singkil; instead, peer support and gratitude are the primary protective factors. In order to increase adolescent resilience in disaster-prone communities, guidance and counseling services must focus on fostering positive values and social support.

Beyond self-control: self-compassion as a mediator in the dynamics of self-control, self-esteem, and emotional regulation among adolescents

Azura Fahrel Anjeli, Rezki Hariko — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study reveals the psychological mechanisms underlying emotional regulation in adolescents, emphasizing the role of self-compassion as a mediator between self-control and self-esteem. Using a quantitative approach with PLS-SEM analysis on 800 adolescents in Padang, the results indicate that all hypotheses were supported. Self-control, self-esteem, and self-compassion significantly influence emotional regulation, both directly and indirectly. Specifically, self-compassion was found to be a key mechanism bridging the effects of self-control and self-esteem on emotional regulation. Descriptive findings indicate that emotional regulation falls into the moderate category, including among adolescents from intact families, suggesting a paradox between family structural integrity and optimal emotional regulation. These findings underscore the dominance of internal psychological factors over external structural factors. This study contributes to the development of an integrative mediation-based model of emotional regulation and offers practical implications that interventions for adolescents should focus on strengthening self-compassion as an adaptive mechanism for emotional regulation.

Emotion-focused coping strategies as predictors of resilience in adolescents

Renatha Ernawati, Dwi Yuwono Puji Sugiharto, Heru Mugiarso — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Adolescents living in Lembaga Kesejahteraan Sosial Anak (LKSA) often experience psychological pressures caused by family loss, limited emotional attachment, and social isolation. These conditions increase vulnerability to emotional distress and hinder the development of resilience. Although previous studies have examined coping strategies and resilience, the specific contribution of emotion-focused coping among adolescents in institutional care remains insufficiently explored. This study aims to examine emotion-focused coping strategies as predictors of resilience among adolescents in LKSA. This study employed a qualitative approach with a case study design. Participants were adolescents aged 12–18 years living in LKSA and selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews and participatory observation, then analyzed using thematic analysis involving open, axial, and selective coding. Data validity was strengthened through triangulation and member checking. The findings revealed that adolescents used various emotion-focused coping strategies, including praying, private emotional expression, sharing experiences with peers, seeking emotional support from caregivers, and engaging in creative or spiritual activities. These strategies helped adolescents regulate emotional distress, reduce psychological pressure, and maintain emotional stability despite difficult life circumstances. Emotional support from peers and caregivers emerged as an important protective factor in strengthening self-acceptance, hope, and adaptive functioning. The study also found that emotion-focused coping independently contributed to resilience, even when adolescents had limited control over external stressors. This study confirms that emotion-focused coping plays a significant role in fostering resilience among adolescents in institutional care. The findings provide important implications for the development of counselling and psychosocial interventions in LKSA that emphasize emotional regulation, supportive relationships, and contextual spiritual support.

Fostering elementary students’ civic intellectual and participatory skills through video-based moral reasoning instruction

Nurfaizah AP, Amir Pada, Nurhaedah Nurhaedah — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The low level of civic skills among elementary school students, especially in intellectual and participatory aspects, reveals the need for innovative teaching methods that foster moral reasoning and active student engagement in social contexts. Video-based moral reasoning instruction is seen as a potential solution, bridging this gap by integrating concrete visualization with moral reflection. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness and mechanisms of this approach in developing civic intellectual and participatory skills. A quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design was used, involving 52 fifth-grade students in Makassar, divided into experimental and control groups. Data were collected using observation sheets, pretest and posttest assessments, and documentation, then analyzed using normality tests, homogeneity tests, and an independent sample t-test. The results indicate that the application of video-based moral reasoning instruction significantly enhances students’ intellectual and participatory skills compared to the traditional approach. Video use reduces cognitive load to understand citizenship contexts and the moral reasoning process develops skills in analysis, evaluation, decision-making and, therefore, leads to higher active participation. The findings of this study highlight the importance of the integration of visual media and moral reasoning in the development of civic competencies of elementary school students.

When the fear of being left behind becomes a burden: A correlational study between fear of missing out and psychological distress among millennials

Jesica Prameswari Cahyaningthyas, Arthur Huwae — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Life in the modern era has been characterized by increased social media use and heightened psychological pressures among millennials, including anxiety, stress, and depression. Fear of missing out (FoMO), defined as the apprehension of being left behind from others’ social experiences, may contribute to elevated psychological distress. This study aimed to examine the relationship between FoMO and psychological distress among millennials. This study employed a quantitative approach with a bivariate correlational cross-sectional design. A total of 298 millennials aged 28–42 years who were active social media users participated in this study, selected incidental sampling. Data were collected using the Fear of Missing Out Scale (FoMOS) and the K-10 Psychological Distress Scale. Data were analyzed using Spearman’s rho correlation. The results indicated a significant positive relationship between FoMO and psychological distress (r = .200, p < .01). This finding suggests that increases or decreases in FoMO levels among millennials are associated with corresponding increases or decreases in psychological distress. These findings highlight the important role of FoMO in explaining fluctuations in psychological distress among millennials living in an intensive digital environment

Poetry writing as a counseling intervention to enhance self-talk ability among junior high school students

Muhammad Thobroni , Urotul Aliyah — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to test the effectiveness of writing poetry as a counseling intervention in improving self-talk skills in junior high school students. The study used a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group design. The research subjects consisted of 30 students divided into an experimental group and a control group. The instrument used was a self-talk ability questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability. Data were collected through pre-test and post-test, then analyzed using paired sample t-test, independent sample t-test, and N-Gain and effect size (Cohen's d) calculations. The results showed a significant increase in self-talk skills in the experimental group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). The N-Gain value in the experimental group was high, while the control group was low. Furthermore, the effect size value was large (d = 0.82), indicating that the intervention had a strong impact. These findings suggest that poetry writing is an effective medium for emotional expression and self-reflection, supporting changes in students' mindsets. Therefore, poetry writing can be used as an alternative strategy in guidance and counseling services to improve students' self-talk skills in a more adaptive and constructive manner.

The effect of role playing on social interaction

Endah Rahmawati, Nur Sya’ban Ratri Dwi Mulyani, Irsalina Zul Atsari — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This research was motivated by the results of observations that found a number of students were still unable to interact optimally. Some students tend to be solitary, show awkwardness when dealing with new friends, lack courage in communicating, and have difficulty working together with peers outside their circle of friends and are reluctant to get involved in group activities. This study aims to determine the influence of role playing on social interaction. Researchers use group guidance services with the role playing method. The results of the study showed a significant influence of group guidance services using the role playing method on students' social interactions. Based on the independent samples t-test on the posttest data, the calculated t value was 4.797, which was greater than the t table of 2.074 (df = 22) and the significance value was p < 0.001 (< 0.05). This shows that there is a significant difference between the experimental group and the control group after being given treatment. Thus, group guidance services using the role playing method have a positive effect on increasing students' social interactions.

Collaborative leadership between principals and school counselors as a predictor of students' PERMA well-being in wetland-based senior high schools

Muhammad Andri Setiawan, Ahmad Suriansyah, Muhammad Maulana — Wed, 27 May 2026 22:43:48 +0700

Student well-being is increasingly recognized as a core indicator of educational quality, yet its structural and leadership determinants remain underexplored in wetland-based school systems. This study critically examines whether collaborative leadership between principals and school counselors predicts students’ PERMA well-being in public senior high schools in Provinsi Kalimantan Selatan, Indonesia. Using a multisite quantitative survey, data were collected online from 12 randomly selected schools involving 12 principals, 36 school counselors, and 515 students. Three Likert-scale instruments were developed from Stone and Dahir’s framework of collaborative school counseling leadership and Seligman’s PERMA model. Descriptive analyses show consistently high levels of collaboration, with accountability and data-driven decision-making emerging as the strongest dimension, while resource coordination and empathic support appear relatively weaker. Students report overall strong psychological well-being, with meaning scoring highest and positive emotion the lowest, indicating an affective gap in day-to-day school experiences. Structural analysis reveals a strong and significant positive relationship between principal–counselor collaboration and students’ PERMA well-being, suggesting that flourishing is shaped less by isolated counseling efforts than by the relational and systemic coherence of school leadership. These findings extend the literature on collaborative leadership and school well-being to an ecologically and socioculturally marginalized context and underscore the need for policies that institutionalize collaborative, data-informed, and emotionally responsive leadership practices as a strategic pathway to enhance student flourishing in wetland-based education systems.

Premarital guidance based on the prepare model (premarital preparation and relationship enhancement) to improve students’ readiness for marriage

Winda Noviana, Feida Noorlaila Isti’adah, Anandha Putri Rahimsyah — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:10:25 +0700

The low level of marriage readiness among college students is a significant issue in the field of Guidance and Counseling, as it is linked to high rates of marital conflict and divorce among young married couples. Research on PREPARE-model-based premarital guidance services for college students remains relatively limited, particularly in the context of higher education institutions in Indonesia. This study aims to test the effectiveness of PREPARE (Premarital Preparation and Relationship Enhancement)-based premarital guidance in improving students’ readiness for marriage. The study employs a quantitative approach using a pre-experimental method through a one-group pretest-posttest design. The sample consisted of 20 students from Muhammadiyah University of Tasikmalaya selected using purposive sampling. Data collection was conducted using a marriage readiness scale, while data analysis was performed using a paired sample t-test, effect size, and the Reliable Change Index (RCI) using the JASP application. The results of the study indicate an increase in students’ marriage readiness after participating in PREPARE-model-based premarital guidance services. These findings reinforce the relationship education approach as part of preventive services in Guidance and Counseling and can serve as a foundation for the development of premarital education programs in higher education settings.

Digital empathy in online communication: A systematic literature review

Widya Novi Angga Dewi, Edy Purwanto , Mulawarman Mulawarman — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:18:41 +0700

The rapid development of digital technology has transformed how individuals communicate in modern society, reducing nonverbal cues essential for emotional understanding. Consequently, digital empathy defined as the ability to understand and respond to others’ emotions through digital media has gained increasing attention. This study aims to synthesize research trends and challenges related to digital empathy in online communication through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) of peer-reviewed articles published between 2018 and 2026. The findings show that digital empathy research spans social media, online education, digital mental health, and human computer interaction. However, challenges remain, including limited nonverbal cues, emotional misinterpretation, and limitations of artificial intelligence in recognizing human emotions.

Integrating cognitive, narrative, and taluba into ALIVE counseling model for passive suicidal ideation: An NIH stage 1A study

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:25:12 +0700

Passive suicidal ideation among university students is increasingly assoc1Ated with depression, hopelessness, loneliness, and elevated suicide risk. However, most suicide prevention interventions remain focused on active suicidality, while culturally responsive interventions specifically targeting passive suicidal ideation remain limited. This study aimed to develop and validate the ALIVE Counseling Model, integrating cognitive-behavioral counseling, narrative counseling, and Taluba local wisdom values. The study employed a Psychotherapy Research and Development design based on the NIH Stage 1A framework involving intervention development, expert validation, and prototype refinement. Four expert validators evaluated the model using a 36-item instrument assessing appropr1Ateness, usefulness, convenience, and feasibility. Quantitative data were analyzed using Gregory’s interrater agreement method, while qualitative feedback informed model revisions. The findings demonstrated very high interrater agreement, with all validator pairs obtaining agreement indices of 1.00. Validators consistently perceived the ALIVE Counseling Model as conceptually appropr1Ate, practically useful, convenient, and feasible for reducing passive suicidal ideation among university students. Qualitative feedback strengthened the model through revisions related to conceptual clarity, implementation procedures, and cultural adaptability. The study contributes to culturally responsive psychotherapy development by integrating cognitive-behavioral, narrative, spiritual, and indigenous cultural dimensions into a structured counseling intervention and provides a foundation for future empirical implementation.

From wisdom to life satisfaction: Unpacking the mediating role of gratitude

Sigit Hariyadi, Mulawarman Mulawarman, Sunawan Sunawan — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:50:33 +0700

Adolescents’ life satisfaction is an important indicator of subjective well-being and has been associated with better mental health and academic adjustment. This study examined the effect of wisdom on life satisfaction among high school students and tested gratitude as a mediator of this relationship. A quantitative cross-sectional design was employed using simple mediation analysis (PROCESS Macro Model 4). The participants were 544 high school students in Semarang, selected through random sampling. Data were collected using validated Likert-type scales measuring wisdom, gratitude, and life satisfaction, all of which demonstrated satisfactory internal reliability. Indirect effects were tested using a bias-corrected bootstrap procedure with 10,000 samples. The findings revealed that wisdom significantly predicted gratitude and life satisfaction, while gratitude also significantly predicted life satisfaction. The indirect effect of wisdom on life satisfaction through gratitude was significant, indicating partial mediation. These results suggest that wisdom contributes to adolescents’ life satisfaction both directly and indirectly by fostering gratitude as an important psychological resource. The study extends the positive psychology literature by clarifying the mechanism linking wisdom and life satisfaction and offers practical implications for school-based interventions aimed at promoting student well-being.

The challenges of recovery resilience in drug addicted clients: An addiction counselor's perspective

Agus Supriyanto, Nurlita Hendiani, Niken Junika Listiyawan, Trikinasih Handayani — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:35:42 +0700

Drug addiction is a problem for addicted clients who need help recovering from addiction counselors. However, the challenges of resilience to recovery in the outpatient rehabilitation process are caused by social stress and the lack of meaning in life. Therefore, the research objective was to explore the challenges of resilience in recovery from drug addiction from the perspective of addiction counselors. A descriptive phenomenological design was used, supported by in-depth interviews with two professional addiction counselors. Interviews were conducted in three comprehensive data collection sessions, which were then analyzed using qualitative descriptive techniques for data reduction, presentation, and conclusion. The research findings indicate that outpatient rehabilitation plays a crucial role in shaping the resilience of addicted clients, along with the role of addiction counselors. The growth of resilience is not only seen in the cessation of drug-use behavior but also in emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social changes. There are seven ways to foster resilience in addicted clients, including more stable emotional management, religious coping, relapse prevention, future orientation, adaptive coping strategies, positive social relationships, and a positive self-concept. Family support, spirituality, the rehabilitation environment, and addiction counseling are important factors in strengthening resilience and sustaining recovery. The novelty of this research lies in the discovery of seven strategies for fostering resilience in drug-addicted clients: emotional management, relapse prevention, future orientation, adaptive coping strategies, positive social relationships, positive self-concept, and healthy lifestyle changes. These findings underscore the importance of integrating a spirituality-based counseling approach in drug addiction rehabilitation.

A data analytics driven digital supervision model for enhancing school counselors’ competencies in the era of technological transformation

Ujang Khiyarusoleh, Noviea Varahdilah Sandi, Ashari Mahfud — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study addresses the need to enhance school counselors’ professional competencies through innovative supervision approaches in the era of digital transformation. The study aimed to develop and validate a data analytics-based digital supervision model for school counseling using a mixed-methods design. The quantitative phase involved 150 school counselors whose competencies were measured using a validated scale (Cronbach’s ? = .89). Results showed a significant increase in competency scores from 3.45 (SD = 0.52) before the intervention to 4.21 (SD = 0.48) after the intervention, with a mean difference of 0.76. A paired-samples t-test indicated a statistically significant improvement, t(149) = 12.34, p < .001, with a large effect size (Cohen’s d = 1.29). The qualitative phase included 30 semi-structured interviews with counselors, supervisors, and school principals. Findings revealed improvements in digital literacy, reflective practice, evidence-based decision-making, collaboration, and professional competence supported by real-time feedback. The integrated findings led to the development of a digital supervision framework incorporating data dashboards, predictive analytics, and adaptive feedback mechanisms. The results demonstrate that data-driven digital supervision effectively strengthens school counselors’ competencies and supports continuous professional development in technology-enhanced educational environments.

Strategies to improve the quality of life of elderly: Integrating the roles of families and nursing homes

Emmy Solina, Okta Alpindo, Heni Widiyani, Uly Sophia, Francis N. Reginio — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study explores the roles of family and nursing homes in enhancing the quality of life of elderly in Bintan Regency, Kepulauan Riau Province, Indonesia, focusing on the quality of elder care, social interaction, and well-being. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected from two nursing homes through in-depth interviews with caregivers and family members, as well as direct observation. Findings reveal three main caregiving models: institutional care emphasizing basic needs (food, hygiene, and health); community-based care promoting peer interaction and social activities; and family-based care involving regular visits and financial support. The study shows that the emotional well-being of elders is closely linked to family involvement and social connection within the facility. Caregivers also play a vital role in fostering emotional comfort. An ideal elder care model combines adequate institutional support, psychosocial engagement, and family participation. The study recommends caregiver training focused on emotional care and initiatives to encourage family involvement in improving elders’ overall well-being.