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Improving Social Interaction Competence in Incarcerated Adolescents Through Group Therapy: A Quasi-Experimental Study Manurung, Idawati; Amperaningsih, Yuliati
Journal of Applied Nursing and Health Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Applied Nursing and Health
Publisher : Chakra Brahmanda Lentera Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55018/janh.v8i1.325

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Background: Social interaction competence is essential for the successful rehabilitation of juvenile offenders. However, empirical evidence on structured group therapy targeting social interaction competence among incarcerated adolescents in low-resource correctional settings remains limited. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a module-based group therapy intervention in improving social competence and to identify the environmental factors influencing these outcomes. Methods: A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest with control group study was conducted with 80 adolescents (primarily aged 16–17). The intervention group (n=44) received a structured group therapy program, while the control group (n=36) received standard institutional care. Data were analyzed using paired t-tests, independent samples t-tests, and multivariate regression to identify predictors of social competence. Data were collected using a questionnaire and a validated social interaction scale (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.905). Results: The intervention group demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in social interaction scores, increasing from 54.64±15.43 to 63.45±12.65 (p < 0.05), with a medium-to-large effect size (Cohen’s d = 0.62). Conversely, the control group showed no significant change (p > 0,05, d = 0.42). Multivariate analysis revealed that while age was a positive predictor of competence (beta = -0.20, p < 0.05), the length of detention emerged as a notable negative factor (beta = -0.36, p < 0.05), suggesting a "prisonization" effect where social skills erode over time. Conclusion: Structured group therapy significantly enhances social interaction competence and serves as a vital buffer against the social decay associated with prolonged incarceration. These findings underscore the necessity of early, module-based interventions within correctional rehabilitation programs to counteract the restrictive nature of the prison environment.
PENYIAPAN DAN MEDIA BUDIDAYA MAGGOT DI DESA ENGGAL REJO KECAMATAN ADILUWIH KABUPATEN PRINGSEWU Muslim, Azhari; -, Karbito; Amperaningsih, Yuliati; Putriana, Yeyen
BERNAS: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Majalengka

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31949/jb.v7i2.17869

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Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PkM) ini bertujuan untuk memberikan solusi atas permasalahan limbah organik dan ketersediaan pakan ternak di Desa Enggal Rejo, Pringsewu, melalui pelatihan dan pendampingan budidaya maggot Black Soldier Fly (BSF) (Hermetia illucens). Fokus utama kegiatan adalah penguatan kapasitas mitra dalam tahapan krusial, yaitu penyiapan dan pemilihan lokasi budidaya, serta persiapan indukan dan media penetasan/pembesaran maggot. Metode yang digunakan adalah penyuluhan, demonstrasi praktik, dan pendampingan berkelanjutan. Hasil yang dicapai berupa meningkatnya pengetahuan dan keterampilan masyarakat dalam mengelola sampah organik menjadi maggot berkualitas tinggi, yang berpotensi menjadi pakan alternatif bernutrisi dan membuka peluang ekonomi baru di desa.