Vol. 13 No. 1 (2024): KONSELOR

Perinatal loss, defined as the death of a fetus or infant either during pregnancy or shortly after birth, is an event experienced by women globally. Women who experience perinatal loss often undergo significant psychological challenges, including grief, depression, and anxiety. However, amidst this adversity, some women exhibit Posttraumatic Growth, wherein they experience positive psychological changes as a result of their struggle with trauma. Several factors influence posttraumatic growth, including religious coping which refers to the use of religious or spiritual beliefs and practices to manage stress and adversity. In Indonesia, where religion holds significant importance, coping mechanisms based on religion show potential in promoting posttraumatic growth. The research method in this study used the seven-step guideline for carrying a review by De Klerk & Pretorius (2019), that explores mechanisms through which religious coping influences posttraumatic growth in this population. In total, 159 articles were collected and 15 articles met the eligibility criteria and were chosen for thorough analysis. The results indicates that RC serves as an adaptive strategy by reframing it as a positive aspect and transforming its meaning,leading to positive psychological transformations conducive to posttraumatic growth.

This study examines the significance of the paths: (1) from social support to career adaptability, (2) from work value to career adaptability, (3) from self-esteem to career adaptability, (4) from social support to career adaptability via self-esteem, and (5) from work value to career adaptability via self-esteem. A total of 265 students from the Faculty of Education Universitas Negeri Malang who participated in the Asistensi Mengajar (AM) Program were selected using a simple random sampling technique. Four instruments were used to collect data: the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale (CAAS), the Work Value Inventory (WVI), the Self-Esteem Scale, and the Social Support Scale. The data were analysed using path analysis. The findings revealed that all paths have significance values below 0.05, indicating that all proposed paths are acceptable.  The analysis also shows that work value has a direct effect on self-esteem, with a coefficient of 0.160, while social support exhibits a more substantial direct effect on self-esteem, with a coefficient of 0.412. Self-esteem directly influences career adaptability with a coefficient of 0.435. Indirectly, work value impacts career adaptability via self-esteem with a coefficient of 0.070, and social support influences career adaptability via self-esteem with a coefficient of 0.179. The total effects of work value and social support on career adaptability via self-esteem were calculated to be 0.230 and 0.591, respectively. These results suggest that social support has a more pronounced total effect on career adaptability compared to work value, primarily due to its stronger direct effect on self-esteem. The study underscores the critical role of self-esteem as a mediator in enhancing career adaptability through social support and work values.

This study aims to explore and analyze communication skills and communication apprehension in individual counseling practice, particularly among prospective counselor students. The method used is a literature review, with 216 articles collected and 15 articles selected based on eligibility criteria for in-depth analysis. Findings from this review reveal that high levels of apprehension can hinder students’ ability to interact effectively with counselees and affect the quality of counseling practice. This study also identifies the challenges faced by students in managing their interpersonal communication and assesses the effectiveness of training programs and interventions in improving communication skills and reducing levels of apprehension. The results of this study are expected to provide deeper insights into the importance of communication skills and strategies for overcoming apprehension in the development of counseling competencies.

The development of this field in a varied and ever-changing regional context can be better understood by looking at the trajectory of social work in Africa from 1963 to 2024. The purpose of this study was to find out the trend of publications on social work in Africa from 1963 to 2024. Looking at the development of publications each year, the author of the most publications, the highest affiliations, and the most publications in journals on social work in Africa. Research methods use bibliometric analysis through scopus databases. There were 1305 publication documents found, and the data were downloaded in csv form without any form of limitation. Later, CSV data was included in the Vosviewers and Rstudio software to display images of visualization analysis results. The results show that research on social work in Africa spanning 1963–2024 revealed that this field has a variety of properties that reflect social and humanitarian responsibilities. By focusing on HIV/AIDS prevention, health, and management, social workers can help improve people's socioeconomic conditions and the overall quality of life in Africa.

The objective of this study is to perform a bibliometric analysis of the current research trends related to the integration of creative arts in career counselling activities. This analysis will be carried out using the VOSviewer analytic tool and data obtained from the Scopus database. We have compiled the findings of a study conducted between 1972 and 2024, which consists of a total of 26 papers. Bibliometric approaches gather and analyse data from many scientific articles, journals, and conferences that are pertinent to this subject. The data reveals a substantial increase in research on creative arts in the field of career counselling in recent years. Key study areas encompass the utilisation of art as a means to comprehend personal interests and abilities, as well as the incorporation of art in the process of selecting professional choices. The findings of this analysis offer significant perspectives for career counselling professionals, researchers, and other interested parties in comprehending the present patterns in the utilisation of creative arts in career counselling endeavours. This study significantly enhances our comprehension of the arts' function in career guidance and can establish a basis for future research in this field.