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Journal : Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy

The Effectiveness of Nature-Based Person-Centred Group Counselling in Improving Spiritual Well-being Among Elderly Haruns, Khadijah Hanina; Sugiharto, Dwi Yuwono Puji; Saraswati, Sinta
Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Publisher : Kuras Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51214/002025071409000

Abstract

Aging brings not only physical decline but also psychological and spiritual challenges, particularly among elderly individuals living in communal environments such as Islamic boarding houses (pesantren). While pesantren settings offer religious routines and social support, structured psychological interventions tailored to older people’s spiritual needs are limited. This study examines the effectiveness of nature-based, person-centred group counselling in improving the spiritual well-being of elderly residents at Pesantren Rhoodiyatam Mardhiyyah, Semarang. Using a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design, the research involved a quantitative phase followed by qualitative exploration. The quantitative phase employed a one-factor pretest-multiple posttest control group design analysed using Mixed ANOVA, while the qualitative phase used thematic analysis based on in-depth interviews. A total of 14 participants aged 60 and above were purposively selected. Mixed ANOVA results revealed significant main effects of the intervention across time (p < .001) and between groups (p < .001), with strong interaction effects (ηp² = 0.855), indicating that the nature-based group counselling significantly enhanced spiritual well-being across personal, communal, environmental, and transcendental dimensions. The thematic analysis supported these findings, with participants reporting increased inner peace, emotional openness, social connectedness, and deeper spiritual reflection. Nature-based person-centred counselling provides a practical and culturally relevant intervention to enhance the spiritual well-being of elderly individuals in Islamic boarding schools. This approach integrates therapeutic engagement with nature, group support, and spiritual reflection, offering valuable implications for elderly care programs in religious settings.
Co-Authors - Kustiono Abd. Rasyid Syamsuri Adiningrum, Wastiti Adiningrum, Wastiti Africa, Hafidzanita First Agus Supriyanto Aimmatul Husna, Aimmatul Ajeng Pudak Pinasti, Ajeng Pudak Amin Pujiati Ana Mar Atul Hasanah, Ana Mar Atul Andiana Kusrini Anwar Sutoyo Ardiatna Wahyu Aminurrohim, Ardiatna Wahyu Arinata, Firdian Setiya Avriline, Dyan Awalya Awalya, Awalya Baidho, Salma Nurul Banyu Lyan Bayu, Banyu Lyan Bestari Dwi Handayani Bestari Dwi Handayani Biif Nur Wahyu Eny Binti Isrofin, Binti Catharina Tri Anni, Catharina Tri Dedi Kurniawan Dimas Sulistiyanto, Dimas Diyah Ayu Alfiani, Diyah Ayu Dwi Yuwono Puji Sugiharto, Dwi Yuwono Puji Efrida Yulianti, Efrida Eko Nusantoro Elfrida Ratnawati Fadhilah, Lilis Fadhilah, Lilis Fauziah, Nur Sifa Hariyono, Angga Nurlitasari Hariyono, Angga Nurlitasari Hartanto, M Arif Haruns, Khadijah Hanina Heru Mugiarso Husnunnida, Arina Hutama, Lian Navis naqifa Ilmi, Achmad Miftachul Ismiyati, Ismiyati Karyono Karyono Khoirunnisa, Hana Rizqiani Kusnarto Kurniawan Laksono Trisnantoro Lisani, Afina Fityah Mahfud, Ashari Mufidah Istiqomah Munawaroh, Eem mungin eddy wibowo, mungin eddy Muslikah Muslikah, Muslikah N, Edwindha Prafitra Nanda, Dias Alentia Nanda, Dias Alentia Ninik Setyowani Novi Istiqomah, Novi Nugraheni, Edwindha Prafitra Nunur Yuliana Dewi, Nunur Yuliana Nusantara, Boby Ardhian Omega Rianda Rustian, Omega Rianda Ong Didik Cahyo Kartiko, Ong Didik Cahyo P, Galih Mahardika Christian Prawitasari, Tiara Prihatin, Sri Putri, Puput Desiana Putri, Puput Desiana Rachmi, Hanum Isnia Rachmi, Hanum Isnia Rahayu, Dwi Suko Rahmah, Farah Aida Fitrotur Rahmawati, Dyah Ayu Rosmayati Rosmayati Sabila, Iqla Akmala Setiawan, Ifan Silvia Margaret Siti Aisyah Sitoresmi, Duwi Sri Hartati, Maria Theresia Sri Hartati, Maria Theresia Sugiyo Sugiyo, Sugiyo Suharso Suharso Sunawan Sunawan Supriyo Supriyo Syafika, Farah Titania Tyas Prastiti, Tyas Tyas, Dewi Nilam Utomo, Dian Purbo Wahyudi, Mohammad Chandra Wibowo, Eddy Widigdo, Rudianto Jati Winnugroho Wiratman, Manfaluthy Hakim, Tiara Aninditha, Aru W. Sudoyo, Joedo Prihartono Yan Ermawan, Yan Yaumil Fitri, Hanina