International Journal of Research in Counseling and Education
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Comparison Awareness Behavior Sexual Healthy between Adolescents Who Are Dating and Who Are Not Dating: Implications for Sex Education in Schools
No full textAdolescence is a critical phase in the development of sexual behavior, making appropriate sexual education essential. This study aims to compare the level of awareness regarding healthy sexual behavior between adolescents who are dating and those who are not. The research involved 127 high school students in Padang City, divided into two groups based on dating status: 55 students who were in a dating relationship and 72 students who were not. Data were collected using a 4-point Likert scale instrument consisting of 35 valid items (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.884). Due to the non-normal distribution of data, the Mann–Whitney U test was used for analysis. The results showed no significant difference between the two groups in terms of awareness of healthy sexual behavior (p > 0.05). These findings suggest that dating status is not a primary determinant of adolescents’ sexual awareness. Other factors—such as sexual education, family communication, self-control, and cultural values—may play a more influential role. The results highlight the importance of developing comprehensive, value-based sexual education programs in schools that address all adolescents, regardless of their relationship status. This study provides practical contributions for educators, counselors, and policymakers in fostering healthy sexual character development among adolescents
Reducing learning boredom learning plateau through group guidance intervention using gestalt approach with staying with feelings technique: A quasi-experimental study on high school students
No full textThis study determines the effect of group guidance intervention using the Gestalt approach with a fixed technique with feelings on students' learning plateau. This study used a quasi-experimental research design with a pretest posttest control group design. The population in this study were 547 students in class XI at SMAN 3 Padang and then selected with certain criteria as many as two classes as experimental classes and control classes, namely class XI I and XI II with a total of 64 students. Sample withdrawal used simple random sampling. It is taken 20 students who are divided into 10 students for the experimental group and 10 students for the control group. The research instrument used a Likert scale model. Data were collected at two different times, namely pretest and posttest. Data analysis techniques used Wilcoxon Signed ranks Test and Kolmogorov Smirnov.Based on the results of research and discussion, it is concluded that group guidance services using the Gestalt approach with a fixed technique with feelings can reduce students' learning plateau at school. Therefore, it is recommended that high schools need to maximize the implementation of group guidance in schools to help reduce students' learning plateau. Therefore, it is recommended that school counselors and advisors use this technique more frequently in group counseling sessions. This technique encourages students to become more aware of and express their feelings, which can help them cope with stress and academic pressure, ultimately assisting students in overcoming their learning burnou
Symbolic Modeling Counseling Based on Alam Takambang Jadi Guru to Enhance University Students’ Self-Regulated Learning
Full text linkMany university students exhibit low self-regulated learning, which contributes to various academic challenges. Overcoming this, in this study, the use alam takambang jadi guru as a cultural philosophy has its strength in increasing self-regulated learning. This study aims to test the effectiveness of symbolic modeling with alam takambang jadi guru to improve university students' self-regulated learning. The research was carried out experimentally using a single-subject design. The design used is a baseline–intervention–maintenance approach. The population in this study consists of university students selected using the purposive sampling technique, specifically three individuals who exhibit low self-regulation. The instrument used in this research is a self-regulated learning scale with high reliability and validity. The intervention will be conducted in six sessions, utilizing video media as a symbol. The results of this study showed that the intervention had an effect, with a steady increase in understanding and application that was self-regulated by the students at their university. Thus, university students’ cultural understanding contributed to improvements in self-regulated learning through increased cognitive, motivational, and behavioral knowledge. The conclusions of these findings can be used as a basis for counselors to apply and adopt this technique. Counselors can use this technique by using a group format to reach a large number of university students
Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices about Hospital Waste Management in Sanitary Workers of DHQ Hospital Bhakkar
No full textAbstract: Objective: To ascertain the existing level of knowledge, attitude and practices about hospital waste management in sanitary workers working in a secondary care hospital of Bhakkar.Methodology: It was a cross sectional study held on 1st August to 31 August 2017. The universe of the study was 108 sanitary workers of DHQ Hospital Bhakkar. The data was collected with the help of a semi structured questionnaire after taking an informed consent and then analyzed by SPSS version 21. Direct observations were also made to assess the segregation practices, collection of waste, and usage of PPEs, transportation, onsite storage and disposal strategy of healthcare waste (HCW).Results: Among 108 sanitary workers, 87 %(n=94) were male and 13 %(n=14) were female. Mean age of respondents was 29.2 years with a standard deviation of 9.0 years. 24.1 %(n=26) were illiterate while 75.9 %(n=74) were literate.Level of knowledge was good in 2.78 %(n=3) respondents, average in 22.22 %(n=24) respondents, poor in 75.0 %(n=81) respondents. With respect to practices, it was good in 8.33 %(n=9) respondents, average in 67.59 %(n=73) respondents, poor in 24.07 %(n=26) respondents.The hospital was using “three bins system” for waste segregation. The PPE usage, waste segregation and transport were not up to the standards. Open fire burning followed by land disposal was the final disposal strategy. The general waste was carried away by TMA for final disposal. Conclusion: This study pointed out serious gaps in the awareness and practices such as: usage of PPEs, transport, storage and disposal of healthcare waste. These issues can be overcome by sensitizing the medical community, training of staff and allocating the sufficient funds.Keywords: Healthcare waste, sanitary workers, Knowledge, Practices, Segregation, Collection, Transport, Disposa
Mathematics Anxiety Among Secondary School Students: A Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy Approach
No full textIn this study, rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) was used to lessen mathematics anxiety which is common among secondary school students. The main aim was to investigate the effect of REBT on mathematics anxiety among students. The study employed a quasi-experimental design with a population of 3 390 senior secondary school one (SS 1) students in Nsukka Education Zone of Enugu State, Nigeria. A total of 115 students formed the sample for this study, determined through GPower software version 3.1. The instrument employed was the Mathematics Anxiety Scale (MAS). Students with a score of 51 were mathematics anxious. The 115 mathematics anxious participants sieved were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The intervention lasted for 6 weeks of treatment. The administration of MAS in both groups was done before and after treatment making up pre-test and post-test. Data collected were subjected to analysis using SPSS software that was reported through the mean, standard deviation (SD) and ANCOVA. Results revealed showed REBT had a significant effect on mathematics anxiety among students. It showed further that gender does not influence students’ manifestation of mathematics anxiety when exposed to REBT treatment. It was based on the findings that recommendations were made among others that REBT should be put into use by guidance counsellors in reducing mathematics anxiety among students in Nigeria and across the globe.
Development of an Online Counseling Model Based on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy to Reduce Alexithymia in Students
Full text linkThe instability of psychological development during this period puts teenagers at risk of experiencing alexithymia, which is a disorder in the form of an inability to identify, understand and respond to the feelings of themselves and others which then appears in the form of weak empathy. A further impact of this disorder is interpersonal relationship problems at the next stage of adolescent development. Apart from that, there is a tendency for more serious mental disorders to emerge. The aim of this research is to develop an online counseling model based on Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy to reduce the condition of alexithymia experienced by middle school students. The model developed is predicted to be able to provide significant changes considering that counseling media is also carried out via a web-based platform, so that it will increase the opportunity to reduce mental disorders experienced by students. This research is development research which is planned to last for 1 (one) year, where the results of research that has been carried out previously, especially related to online counseling (since 2014) are the basis of this research. This research uses a research and development approach with modified ADDIE principles, resulting in a product in the form of an online counseling model that is able to accommodate the process of reducing alexithymia disorders in students. With a combination of a post-modern counseling approach and the use of internet media, it produces a product that has high novelty in reducing psychological disorders in students
Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Modules: Enhancing Student Independence with Clear Guides, Interactive Materials, and Continuous Evaluation
Full text linkSIM is a learning method designed to enable students to learn independently with the help of systematically arranged modules. In this study, we emphasize the importance of meeting three main requirements for SIM to function properly, namely: (1) clear instructions in each learning activity, (2) interactive presentation materials, and (3) use of permit values in each learning activity. This study aims to activate the effectiveness of the Self-Instructional Module (SIM) in training student independence. The research method used is a quantitative method with an experimental design. This study involved two groups of students, namely the experimental group using SIM and the control group using conventional learning methods. Data collection was carried out through independent learning tests and material understanding before and after the intervention. Data analysis was carried out using a t-test to see significant differences between the two groups. The results of the study showed that SIM that meets these three requirements can significantly increase student independence. Students who use SIM with clear instructions, interactive materials, and ongoing evaluations show increased independent learning and material understanding. In conclusion, effective implementation of SIM can be an innovative solution in improving the quality of students' independent learning
Enhancing Vocational Identity and Practical Skills Motivation through Vocational Mentoring Intervention: A Quasi-Experimental Study on Automobile Students
Full text linkThis quasi-experimental study investigates the impact of vocational mentoring intervention on vocational identity (exploration - in-breadth and in-depth, commitment, reconsideration), as well as practical skills motivational beliefs and engagement among Automobile students. The research, testing five hypotheses, utilized a sample of 137 students, with 81 in the intervention group and 56 in the control group. Data collection employed a questionnaire and rating scale with high overall reliability coefficients of 0.86 and 0.84, respectively. The intervention, structured as a two-phase plan, was designed to enhance vocational identity and practical skills motivation. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and Multivariate Analysis of Covariance (MANCOVA) were employed for data analysis. The findings indicated a significant positive effect of the intervention on vocational identity, leading to progressive improvements in exploration, commitment, and reconsideration. Additionally, the study observed progressive increases in practical skills' motivational beliefs and engagement. The study recommends the implementation of periodic vocational mentoring in technical colleges to nurture students' vocational identity and enhance their practical skills motivational beliefs and engagement
Development and validation of a Rasch-Model-Based scale for assessing social skills in junior high school students: A study in Indonesia
No full textThis research focuses on the development and validation of a scale to measure the social skills of junior high school students in Indonesia. The study involved 420 students from various regions, utilizing a quantitative approach with a Likert rating questionnaire of four choices. The Rasch model was employed for analysis using Winsteps software. The item reliability index yielded a robust value of 0.80. Evaluation of item polarity across all aspects fell within the range of 0.12 to 0.78, while outfit-MNSQ values ranged from 0.12 to 1.90. Fourteen items were identified as unfit, failing to meet criteria due to Outfit MNSQ values > 1.5 and Pt Measure Correlation 1.5 were earmarked for editorial revision. The analysis revealed four items with nearly identical logit values, indicating redundancy in measurement. Consequently, one item from each pair was retained, simplifying the instrument. The study affirms the validity and reliability of the measurement instrument, indicating its suitability for assessing junior high school students' social skills
Increasing Cyberbullying Awareness through Cognitive Behavior-Based Spiritual Counseling: Systematic Review
Full text linkOne of the negative impacts is the increasing phenomenon of cyberbullying today. Cyberbullying cases occur in almost all countries around the world. Individuals who engage in cyberbullying tend to have low self-awareness. This study aims to identify the impact of cognitive behavioural spiritual counselling in increasing awareness of cyberbullying. A systematic review was conducted over the past five years using the keywords “cyberbullying, cyberbullying awareness, spiritual counselling, cognitive behaviour” and the population, intervention, comparison, outcomes, and study design (PICOS) in the Scopus database (187 articles), Willey (69 articles), and Science Direct (70 articles) published in the past five years using the keywords “cyberbullying, cyberbullying awareness, spiritual counselling, cognitive behaviour”. The selected articles were those using quantitative and longitudinal research methods published between 2019 and 2024, where the study participants were adolescents who had either engaged in or witnessed cyberbullying. A total of 30 articles met the inclusion criteria for this review. Based on the results of the article review, it was found that awareness of cyberbullying can be increased through cognitive behaviour-based spiritual counselling services. Cognitive behaviour-based spiritual counselling services aim to help individuals identify various physical, emotional, and spiritual responses, enabling clients to redefine themselves and enhance their understanding and rational beliefs by eliminating irrational thoughts