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Hope and Future Orientation: A Phenomenological Study of Vocational High School Students’ Psychological Dynamics in Yogyakarta Hadi Alhail; Kartika Nur Fathiyah; Adek Cerah Kurnia Azis; Sanita Carolina Sasea; Akram Musthafa; Siti Khofifatul Mardhiyyah; Izzunnazel Achmad Barqiallah; Rangga Octava Raisyabilla; Muhammad Ihsanul Fikri; Muhammad Ridwan
Jurnal Kependidikan : Jurnal Hasil Penelitian dan Kajian Kepustakaan di Bidang Pendidikan, Pengajaran, dan Pembelajaran Vol. 12 No. 2 (2026): June (IN PRESS)
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jk.v12i2.20041

Abstract

This study aims to describe the psychological dynamics of vocational high school (SMK) students in constructing hope and future orientation. A qualitative approach with a phenomenological design was employed to explore the lived experiences of students conducted in a vocational high school setting in Yogyakarta City, Indonesia.  Data were collected through in-depth interviews with eleventh-grade students and limited participatory observation, and were analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). The findings indicate that students’ hope is not understood as an abstract projection of the future, but rather as a concrete life goal oriented toward economic independence and readiness to assume adult roles. Students’ future orientation develops dynamically through processes of internal conflict, adaptation, self-acceptance, and the formation of alternative planning strategies.  The results also reveal anxiety related to work readiness due to limited practical training and inadequate learning facilities. Nevertheless, students demonstrate psychological resilience by maintaining hope and engaging in adaptive efforts to face the future. This study recommends that policymakers evaluate the zoning system and improve practice facilities, and that educational counselors provide early career orientation services.
Co-Authors Abdullah, Yahya Adek Cerah Kurnia Azis Ahmad Chandra Jaya Akram Musthafa Alhail, Hadi Almedy, Taufik Hidayat Anggraeni Rusmahadewi Anindhita Sasanti Rahajeng Apriliana Apriliana APRILIANA, APRILIANA Ariyadi Warsito Asmadi Alsa Azizah, Hanna Jessica Al Azzaro, Adum Sekar Fatimah Dyah Ayu Larasati Eko Budi Prasetyo Fadila, Devia Rahma Hamimatul Farida Agus Setiawati Farida Harahap Febri Fadjariyanti Fitri Rahmadani Ritonga Fitri, Aroviani Amsa Hadi Alhail Hafidha Tri Kurniati Hayundaka, Anandam Herwin, Herwin Herwin Hiryanto Inayati Murwani Rahayu Isti Yuni Purwanti Iyum Emun, Dwi Uthami Izzunnazel Achmad Barqiallah Jannah, Ega Nurratul Juliati, Ade Putri Kalyana Rupa Mahidhika Kiat, Ton Kurniati, Hafidha Tri Kusuma, Ratna Yanita Lilmuallafah, Lu'lu Inayatul Maris, Wihelmina Yubilia Muhammad Andika Tanthawi Muhammad Ihsanul Fikri Muhammad Ridwan Muhladin, Hildan Nolita Arpan Lamba Paji, Yohanes Engelbertus Pertiwi, Sekar Ayu Fajar Putri, Yuki Andarifta Rahajeng, Anindhita Sasanti Rahman Pranovri Putra Rahmatika Kurnia Romadhani Ramadhanti, Auliya Rangga Octava Raisyabilla Ratu Ayuning Suci Riskya, Salwa Sheva Rita Eka Izzati Rizka Rahmasari Ronika Tindaon Rosa Virginia Ratih Krisnani Rosul, Ahmad Rosyida Ani Dwi Kumala Rouns, Eric Samsul Ariski Sanita Carolina Sasea Setiyawati, Diana Sharifa Rizqi Amalia Sigit Sanyata Siti Khofifatul Mardhiyyah Siti Rohmah Nurhayati Sri Iswanti Sri Lestari Tindaon, Ronika Tria Widyastuti Vera Nur Choirina Wihelmina Yubilia Maris Wijayanti, Reisya Yustika Yohanes Engelbertus Paji Yulia Ayriza Yulianingsih, Tri Zufar Fadhlurrahman