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Journal : Journal of General Education and Humanities

Evaluating the Effectiveness of the ABCDE Technique in Group Guidance to Reduce Hoax Behaviour Among Middle School Students Nasution, Rabiah; Syarqawi, Ahmad
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): August
Publisher : MASI Mandiri Edukasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v4i3.607

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The proliferation of hoaxes among adolescents has emerged as a critical challenge in the digital era, driven by the high intensity of social media use and limited digital literacy skills. This study examines the effectiveness of group guidance using the ABCDE technique—derived from Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)—in reducing hoax-spreading behaviour among junior high school students. A pretest–posttest one-group design involved a purposive sample of eight eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 2 Panyabungan. Data were collected using a validated hoax behaviour questionnaire and analysed through descriptive statistics and the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test. Pretest results showed that all participants were categorised as having “high” or “very high” hoax behaviour. After four structured group guidance sessions using the ABCDE model (Activating Event, Belief, Consequence, Disputation, Effect), all students showed a significant behavioural shift to the “low” category. Statistical results confirmed a significant difference between pretest and posttest scores (Z = -2.527, p = 0.012). These findings indicate that the ABCDE technique effectively restructures students’ irrational beliefs and emotional responses, promoting critical thinking, responsible digital behaviour, and ethical media engagement. The study underscores the relevance of incorporating structured psychological interventions such as the ABCDE technique into school counselling programs to foster digital character and strengthen media literacy among adolescents.
Effectiveness of Group Guidance Using Reframing Techniques to Reduce Toxic Disinhibition among Junior High School Students Ummah, Nidaul; Syarqawi, Ahmad
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): August
Publisher : MASI Mandiri Edukasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v4i3.608

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This study aims to determine the effectiveness of group guidance services using the reframing technique in reducing toxic disinhibition behaviour among eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 2 Panyabungan. This behaviour involves aggressive and inappropriate expressions in digital interactions, often triggered by perceived anonymity and low social control. The study employed a quantitative approach with a one-group pretest-posttest pre-experimental design. A total of six students (n=6) identified with toxic disinhibition behaviour participated in the intervention. Data were collected using a 30-item questionnaire, validated with a Cronbach’s Alpha reliability score of 0.734. The intervention consisted of two group guidance sessions, each lasting 40 minutes. The results showed a reduction in the average score from 99.67 to 84.33. The Wilcoxon test yielded a significance value of 0.028 (p < 0.05), indicating a statistically significant difference before and after the intervention. The results suggest that the reframing technique effectively helps students reflect on their thinking patterns and build better self-control in digital contexts. This study recommends incorporating reframing into school counselling as a strategic approach to address deviant behaviour in the digital age. The findings also support using cognitive behavioural strategies in adolescent counselling interventions.