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The Implementation of Writing Thank-You Letters to Enhance Subjective Well-Being Among Elementary School Students: Penerapan Menulis Thank You Letters dalam Meningkatkan Subjective Well-Being pada Anak Sekolah Dasar Fitri, Sukma Ainul; Amalia, Karinta Elmira; Rahma, Dita Padiani; Awalyah, Muflihatul; Pradipta, Pinasthika Kautsari; Alfaiz, Alfaiz; Abidin, Fitri Ariyanti; Lubis, Fitriani Yustikasari
CONSEN: Indonesian Journal of Community Services and Engagement Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Consen: Indonesian Journal of Community Services and Engagement
Publisher : Institut Riset dan Publikasi Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57152/consen.v6i1.2624

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Subjective well-being (SWB) is important for children’s development, yet emotional challenges in elementary school can reduce students’ quality of life. This study aimed to improve SWB through a Writing Thank-You Letters intervention using a pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design. Participants were 44 fourth-grade students of SD Al-Ma’soem Bandung. PANAS-C measured SWB, and GQ-6 assessed gratitude. Data were analyzed using Repeated Measures ANOVA with Bonferroni-corrected pairwise comparisons. Results showed a significant increase in positive affect (p < 0.001), while negative affect and gratitude were not significant in the long term. However, initial trends indicated improvement, with decreased negative affect (M = 39.36 to 38.00) and increased gratitude (M = 26.64 to 27.86). This intervention can serve as a reflective activity to refresh students’ emotional states. Regular implementation is recommended to strengthen long-term SWB and gratitude.  
Gratitude Journaling Practices Influences Positive Affect among Early Adolescents: A Study among Junior High School Students in a Rural Area Rancaekek Indonesia Amalia, Karinta Elmira; Pradipta, Pinasthika Kautsari; Aldilla, Dhia Nada; Srisayekti, Wilis; Rubiyanti, Yanti; Purnama, Chandra Yudistira
G-Couns: Jurnal Bimbingan dan Konseling Vol. 10 No. 03 (2026): July 2026, G-Couns: Jurnal Bimbingan dan Konseling
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31316/g-couns.v10i03.8319

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Adolescence is a developmental stage marked by heightened emotional vulnerability, making school-based interventions essential for promoting well-being. This study examined the effects of a structured gratitude journaling program on positive affect among junior-high-school students in a rural area, Rancaekek, Bandung Regency, Indonesia. Using a pretest–posttest control group design, 70 students (aged 13–15) were randomly assigned to an experimental group (35 students) or a control group (35 students). Positive affect was measured at three time points using the Indonesian version of the PANAS-C. Mixed ANOVA results showed a significant interaction effect, with the experimental group reporting greater improvements in positive affect compared to controls (p = .001, η² = .131). Qualitative reflections supported these findings, where students expressed greater emotional awareness, social connection, and positive self-perception. The study concludes that gratitude journaling is a low-cost, evidence-based strategy for enhancing adolescent emotional well-being. School-based interventions could be developed based on these results. Keywords: gratitude journaling, school-based intervention, positive affect, adolescents, positive psychology