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Journal : International Journal of Community Service (IJCS)

Community Empowerment Through Non-Formal Education: An Analysis of Community Service Programs in Village A Solehuddin, Moh; Faliza, Nur; Fahrizal, Effan; Heriyana, Heriyana; Yani, Ahmad
International Journal of Community Service (IJCS) Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): January-June
Publisher : PT Inovasi Pratama Internasional

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55299/ijcs.v4i1.772

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This qualitative study examines the impact of non-formal education (NFE) in empowering rural communities by analyzing a community service program in Village A, Indonesia. Using in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation, the research explores how NFE initiatives-such as vocational training, literacy classes, and entrepreneurship workshops-contribute to community development. Findings indicate that NFE programs significantly enhance participants’ skills, economic independence, and social cohesion. Women and youth, in particular, benefit from increased opportunities for self-employment and active participation in community affairs. The study also identifies several challenges, including limited resources, insufficient facilitator capacity, and fluctuating motivation among participants, which hinder program sustainability. Despite these obstacles, the research highlights the importance of participatory approaches, local relevance, and strong collaboration between facilitators and community members in achieving empowerment outcomes. The integration of local wisdom and the potential use of digital tools are suggested as strategies to improve program adaptability and reach. Overall, this study concludes that non-formal education, when contextually tailored and well-facilitated, plays a vital role in fostering sustainable community empowerment in rural Indonesia. Recommendations include enhancing resource allocation, investing in facilitator training, and leveraging technology to support and expand NFE initiatives. This research contributes to the understanding of effective community empowerment strategies and provides practical insights for policymakers, educators, and development practitioners working in similar contexts.
Implementation of Peer Group Support to Improve Mental Health and Resilience in Adolescents Post-Online Learning in Public High Schools Solehuddin, Moh; Faliza, Nur; Jenuri, Jenuri; Mustangin, Mustangin; Yasriuddin, Yasriuddin
International Journal of Community Service (IJCS) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): January-June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55299/ijcs.v5i1.1869

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The transition from emergency remote learning to in-person schooling following the COVID-19 pandemic has left Indonesian high school students confronting substantial mental health vulnerabilities, including elevated stress, anxiety, and diminished resilience. This study investigated the effectiveness of a structured peer group support intervention in improving mental health outcomes and resilience among adolescents in a public senior high school (SMA Negeri) context. Employing a quasi-experimental, non-equivalent control group design, the research involved 218 students (110 in the intervention group, 108 in the control group) from a state high school in East Java, Indonesia. The intervention group participated in an eight-week peer support program comprising weekly group sessions, psychoeducation modules, and guided peer interactions, while the control group received standard school guidance services. Mental health was assessed using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21), and resilience was measured with the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC). Data were collected at pre-test, post-test, and an eight-week follow-up, and analyzed using independent and paired sample t-tests, repeated measures ANOVA, and ANCOVA. Results indicated that the intervention group exhibited statistically significant improvements in mental health (reductions in depression, anxiety, and stress) and resilience scores compared to the control group, with medium to large effect sizes (ηp² ranging from .09 to .24). The findings demonstrate that peer group support represents a culturally congruent, scalable, and cost-effective strategy for addressing post-pandemic mental health challenges in Indonesian secondary education settings. The study underscores the critical role of peer relationships in adolescent psychological well-being and provides an evidence-based framework for integrating peer support programs into national school health initiatives.
Co-Authors A Hadi Arifin A. Asrijal A. Hadi Arifin Aditya ahmad yani Aiyub Alamsyah, Rizki Alya Yasmin, Shirin Amalia, Mekar Meilisa Amna Farida Amru Usman Ari Purwanti Arifin, A. Hadi Asfahani, Asfahani Azhar Azhar Basri Basri Bensaadi, Iswadi Darmawati Darmawati Muchtar Dewi, Sukma Effan Fahrizal EM Yusuf Iis ER. UMMI KALSUM FADHLAN, ABDI Fahrizal, Effan Fakrurrazi Farhan, Fauzan Farid Ardyansyah Fatimah Abdillah Fazila Monivatu Zahda Fisy Amalia Fitrah Khairunnajwa Fitri, Cut Azmah Furqan, Andi Chairil Hamdiah Hasan, Nadila Heppi Syofya, Heppi Heriyana Heriyana Humayroh Putri Selian Ibrahim Qamarius Ibrahim Qamarius, Ibrahim Ikramuddin, Ikramuddin Imran Irada Sinta Jaya, Wahyu Indra Jenuri Juliyanti Jullimursyida Khairawati Khairawati, Khairawati Khairul Anshar Lestari, Herwiek Diyah Maisyura Marbawi, Marbawi Mariyudi Mariyudi Mariyudi Matriadi, Faisal Meldawati, Lucyani Muhammad Abdul Rahman Muhammad Ikhwanus Muhammad, Muhammad Muliana, Erna Mumu Muzayyin Maq Mustangin Mustangin Mutammimul Ula Muttaqien naz'aina, naz'aina Nazaina, Nazaina Nelmi, Nelmi Novianti, Yenny Nurmala Nurmala Nurmala Olivia, Sisca Prasetya, Yanto Budi Purba, Yulia Rahmaniar Ramdhani, Rahmat Ria Estiana Rico Nur Ilham Rika Lidyah Roefaida, Effy Rustandy, Andy Safwandi Safwandi, Safwandi Sahputra, Ilham Saipul, Saipul Sarlianus Poma Setyanti, Sri Wahyu Lelly Hana solehuddin, Moh Soraya Tanjung, Febrian Sri Ekanti Sabardini Sujacka Retno Sukaarnawa, I Gusti Made Sukma Abdillah Sullaida Suwarno Tarmizi Abbas Teuku Zulkarnaen Tiswanti Ayunasrah Tonny Yuwanda Utami, Miranti Pradipta Wahyu Indra Jaya Walenta, Abdi Sakti Wanti, Wanti Arum Wijayanti, Tri Cicik Wijono Yana, Syaifuddin Yanita Yasriuddin, Yasriuddin Yusril Ramadhan Sembiring Zulfia , Anni