<![CDATA[A low adversity quotient among students is one of the issues that affects their ability to adapt, their psychological resilience, their motivation to learn, and their ability to cope with academic and social pressures. This condition makes students more prone to stress, a loss of self-confidence, and difficulties in overcoming various challenges in the learning process. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of group counseling services using the bibliocounseling technique in improving the adversity quotient of students in junior Islamic high school. The study employed a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental method and a pretest–posttest control group design. The sample consisted of 14 students selected through random sampling based on pretest results, who were then divided into an experimental group and a control group, each comprising seven students. The research instrument used was the Adversity Quotient Scale, adapted from Paul G. Stoltz’s concept, with a Cronbach’s Alpha reliability of 0.942. Data analysis was conducted using the Shapiro–Wilk normality test, Levene’s homogeneity test, the independent samples t-test, and Normalized Gain (N-Gain) analysis using IBM SPSS Statistics. The results of the study indicate that adaptive abilities and academic abilities are positively correlated with the adversity quotient, whereas stress levels and life pressures are negatively correlated with the adversity quotient. Furthermore, group counseling services using the biblio-counseling technique were proven effective in increasing students’ adversity quotient, as evidenced by the experimental group’s higher posttest scores compared to the control group, along with a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05). The research findings confirm that the bibliocounseling technique is an effective guidance and counseling strategy for improving students’ adaptive abilities, psychological resilience, and resilience in facing various life challenges.]]>
