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The Relationship Between Self-Esteem and Loneliness Among Indonesian National Armed Forces Retirees Afra, Maula Al; Yuwono, Emmanuel Satyo
G-Couns: Jurnal Bimbingan dan Konseling Vol. 10 No. 03 (2026): July 2026
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31316/g-couns.v10i03.8874

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Retirement requires individuals to transition from a structured military environment to a more flexible civilian lifestyle. This change may increase psychological vulnerability, such as lower self-esteem and greater loneliness. This study examines the relationship between self-esteem and loneliness among retired members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces. Using a quantitative correlational design, data were collected from 106 retired personnel of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, selected through purposive sampling. The Self-Liking and Competence Scale–Revised (SLCS-R) and the De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale (DJGLS) were used to measure self-esteem and loneliness, and data were analyzed with Pearson Product-Moment correlation. The results show a significant negative relationship between self-esteem and loneliness (r = -0.569; p < 0.05), indicating that higher self-esteem corresponds with lower loneliness. These findings highlight self-esteem as a protective factor in post-service adjustment and emphasize the need for support programs that strengthen self-esteem to help reduce loneliness and promote successful adaptation to civilian life. Keywords: loneliness, retired indonesian national armed forces, retirement, self-esteem
Prajuritan Dance as a Medium for Anti-Corruption Character Education: A Phenomenological Study in Banyubiru Village Yuwono, Emmanuel Satyo; Sunardi, Sunardi; Kakampu, Winston Lovevinzy
QALAMUNA: Jurnal Pendidikan, Sosial, dan Agama Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Lembaga Penerbitan dan Publikasi Ilmiah Program Pascasarjana IAI Sunan Giri Ponorogo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37680/qalamuna.v18i1.8633

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This study examines the Prajuritan dance as an educational tool for fostering an anti-corruption character within the community of Banyubiru Village in Semarang Regency. Using a qualitative, phenomenological approach, the research explores the subjective experiences of artists, including dancers, trainers, and local cultural figures. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentary studies, and were analysed using thematic analysis. The findings suggest that the Prajuritan dance embodies strong anti-corruption values, such as integrity, responsibility, self-discipline, and honesty. These values are not explicitly taught, but rather internalised through repeated cultural practices, the narrative structure of the dance, and collective community engagement. The study highlights the potential of traditional arts to serve as an effective ethical space for character education, particularly in community-based efforts to prevent corruption. Incorporating local arts into anti-corruption education strategies can reinforce a value ecosystem that is contextualised and grounded in the community's social experiences.