Vol. 13 No. 3 (2024): KONSELOR

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)  refers to violence inflicted by partners that can result in traumatic consequences for the victim. IPV not only adversely affects both physical and mental health but could also enable individuals to achieve positive changes after trauma, a phenomenon recognized as Post Traumatic Growth (PTG). PTG is intricately linked with various factors, one noteworthy factor being coping strategies. Among these strategies, religious coping is a significant approach that individuals adopt when confronted with difficulties and challenges. This research seeks to conduct a literature review on studies related to understanding posttraumatic growth and examining the role of religious coping in the recovery process of individuals who have experienced IPV. The method of this reserach is based on the De Klerk & Pretorius (2019), which follows these steps: (1) selecting reserach topic, (2) finding relevant resources, (3) selecting key liteature (4) data extraction (5) analyzing data, (6) presenting the findings, and (7) drawing conclusions. A total of 23 articles from 2014 to 2024 were eligible and analyzed to explore the relationship between PTG and religious coping among IPV survivors. Results of the present review suggest that religious coping is associated with PTG by transforming meaning in life, using faith and religious practices as a source of personal strength, and improving relationships with others. These aspects are aligned with the domains of PTG, namely changes in outlook on life, perception of self, and experience of relationships with others.  This findings provides implications for practitioners to integrate religious coping strategies into the recovery process of IPV survivors to help them promote growth.

This study explores the career readiness of vocational school students in Bengkulu and examines how secondary cultural values, particularly the Serawai tribe’s Sekundang Setungguan philosophy, can inform effective career guidance frameworks. Utilizing a quantitative descriptive methodology with a survey approach, data were collected from 347 students across grades X, XI, and XII through a Career Readiness Inventory distributed via Google Forms. The inventory's validity and reliability were tested using the Rasch model with Winstep software, resulting in 37 valid items out of 42. Findings indicate weak career readiness among students in key areas such as career exploration, decision-making, job information access, and occupational knowledge. Gender analysis reveals higher readiness levels among female students, while the Serawai ethnic group outperforms others in career preparedness. Factors influencing career planning include parental aspirations, limited guidance, and cultural diversity. The study underscores the importance of fostering career awareness early, incorporating cultural strengths into guidance programs. The Serawai values of cooperation, resilience, and mutual support provide a foundation for cultivating responsibility, empathy, and perseverance among students. These cultural frameworks can address career uncertainties and enhance readiness through collaborative efforts involving families, schools, and communities. By leveraging cultural values and fostering robust support systems, vocational students are better equipped to navigate challenges and seize opportunities, contributing to societal growth. The findings highlight the significance of culturally informed guidance to prepare students for the complexities of the modern workforce.

This quasi-experimental study examines the effectiveness of play therapy using the Ajining Dhiri (ADHI) puppet medium to enhance self-esteem in slow learners. Utilizing a pretest-posttest control group design, the study involved 16 slow learners with low self-esteem, as measured by the Self-Esteem Inventory by Coopersmith (1978), validated (r=0.711–0.794) and reliable (Cronbach's alpha=0.760). Participants were divided into a treatment group receiving play therapy with ADHI puppets and a control group receiving standard group counseling. Data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test. Baseline findings revealed that 50% of students scored low in Strength (recognition and respect), 62.5% moderate in Significance (acceptance and affection), 75% moderate in Virtue (ethical behavior), and 87.5% low in Ability (task performance). Post-intervention results demonstrated significant improvements in self-esteem across all indicators for the treatment group. The Mann-Whitney U test yielded a value of 0.000, Z = -5.093, and a p-value < 0.05, confirming a significant difference between the treatment and control groups. The play therapy sessions, structured in three phases, enabled students to explore self-expression and cognitive engagement through puppet interactions. Compared to the control group, students in the treatment group showed greater enthusiasm and consistent self-esteem improvements. These findings validate the alternative hypothesis (H1) that play therapy using ADHI puppet media effectively enhances self-esteem in slow learners, offering a culturally contextualized and engaging intervention for addressing their psychological needs.

Peumulia Jamee is one of the local wisdoms of the Acehnese people, which means respect and acceptance of guests. This tradition has strong cultural roots and religious values, making it an important social practice in forming relationships between individuals in Acehnese society. The goal of this study is to investigate how the Acehnese people perceive the Peumulia Jamee culture and how they implement its values in their daily lives. This study used a phenomenological approach to explore the experiences and views of the community regarding the Peumulia Jamee practice. We collected data through in-depth, semi-structured interviews conducted face-to-face with five informants who possess a deep understanding of Acehnese customs and traditions. Interviews were conducted with a semi-structured guide, allowing informants to express their views freely and in detail regarding the values of Peumulia Jamee. The data analysis revealed three main clusters, along with several emerging ones: (1) the basis and values of Peumulia Jamee culture, which encompasses beliefs from Islamic teachings, customs, and history as the foundation of culture; (2) practices and forms of honoring guests, which includes the themes of forms of honoring guests, honoring guests, and guest classification; and (3) ethics and social behavior, which includes the themes of ethics, verbal behavior, body part behavior, and manners. The results of this study are expected to provide deeper insight into the Peumulia Jamee tradition in forming a counseling approach based on local wisdom in Aceh, Indonesia.

This study aims to determine the effect of teacher involvement on elementary school students' boredom and its implications for guidance and counseling practices in schools. Using a quantitative approach with a correlational design, data were collected from 454 elementary school students in Bandung City who completed questionnaires on teacher engagement and boredom levels. The results of the analysis showed that teacher engagement, especially on the emotional aspect, has a negative influence on student boredom, i.e. the higher the teacher engagement, the lower the student boredom. This finding highlights the importance of the teacher's role in creating an active and interactive learning atmosphere to reduce student boredom. The practical implication is that school counselors can support teachers by providing training to strengthen emotional and cognitive engagement and encourage the development of students' social skills to create a conducive and enjoyable learning environment. This study recommends further research to explore other factors that influence student boredom and to examine the influence of teacher engagement in different educational contexts.

As technology and social media evolve, children are increasingly susceptible to bad content, including self-harm behaviours. Gender disparities influence the effects experienced, with females being more vulnerable to emotional content and social comparison, whereas boys are more prone to encountering information that promotes hazardous masculine behaviour. This study seeks to investigate variations in self-harm behaviour according to gender and the types of social media often utilised by primary school students in Indonesia. This study is comparative in nature; the sample was chosen by random sampling methods. The study comprised a sample of 372 primary school students, with a gender distribution of 30.2% male and 69.8% female. Data were gathered using the Self-harm Scale, which comprises 24 items in a 4-point response format. The analytical method employs an item response theory framework utilising Rasch model. This study employed descriptive statistics and analysis of variance (Anova) utilising WIinsteps ver. 5.5.0. The findings indicate substantial disparities in self-harm related to gender and the predominant form of social media utilised. This study indicated that the prevailing trend in social media usage among primary school students involves utilising TikTok and WhatsApp for interaction and content sharing.