Susilawati, Heny
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Understanding forgiveness in adolescents: the role of religiosity, self-esteem, and empathy with social support as a moderator Susilawati, Heny; Sugiharto, DYP; Sunawan, Sunawan; Mugiarso, Heru
Jurnal Konseling dan Pendidikan Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): JKP
Publisher : Indonesian Institute for Counseling, Education and Therapy (IICET)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29210/1151700

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Forgiveness is a complex psychological and spiritual process that is very important in the lives of adolescents who are full of interpersonal dynamics and the search for self-identity. This study aims to understand how religiosity, self-esteem, and empathy contribute to the tendency to forgive in adolescents, and how social support moderates this relationship. In the context of Indonesian culture, religious values are often the foundation for moral decision-making, including in the forgiveness process. High self-esteem allows adolescents to respond to interpersonal conflicts with better emotional regulation, while empathy opens up a space for understanding the motives of others that allows forgiveness to develop. This study uses a qualitative approach with a systematic literature study method, reviewing relevant scientific publications from 2013–2023 from various leading academic databases. The results of the review indicate that the three psychosocial variables—religiosity, self-esteem, and empathy—have a positive relationship with forgiveness, and this effect is strengthened by the presence of social support from family, peers, and teachers. Social support acts as a moderator that strengthens the relationship between variables by creating a sense of security, acceptance, and emotional validation that supports the forgiveness process. These findings emphasize the importance of a holistic approach and community-based interventions in developing character education programs for adolescents. This article provides a strong conceptual basis for educators, counselors, and policy makers to build strategies that support the development of forgiveness capacity among Indonesian adolescents.
Empathy-Based Character Education in Religious Education Contexts: A Systematic Review of the Literature Susilawati, Heny; Sugiharto, D.Y.P.; Sunawan, Sunawan; Mugiarso, Heru
G-Couns: Jurnal Bimbingan dan Konseling Vol. 10 No. 01 (2026): January 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.v10i01.8026

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The purpose of this study is to conduct a systematic review of the literature for the last 5 years (2019–2024) related to the use of empathy-based approaches for character education in faith-based organizations. The method used is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach, following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, consisting of four primary stages: identification, screening, eligibility screening, and synthesis of the final 14 selected studies per the inclusion criteria. The review concludes by identifying four main themes: (1) models and practices of empathy-driven character education; (2) spiritual and affective values’ incorporation; (3) challenges and barriers to implementation; and (4) an empirical understanding of whether empathy contributes to forming holistic religious character. The results suggest that empathy can be enhanced through pedagogical techniques including religious telling, interfaith dialogue, service learning, and spiritual reflection. However, barriers such as lack of teacher training, resistance from the system and inconsistency of values still present major challenges. The study suggests a shift in pedagogic and policy focus to the nurturing of empathy in religious education systems. Its theoretical and practical contributions should further inform thinking about 21st-century character education as more human centred, reflective and situated. Introduction Character education is now perhaps more vital than ever before to schools but its definition and implementation is still open to interpretation and debate