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The Role of Self-Esteem and Body Image as Predictors of Self-Harm Behaviors Among Secondary School Students: A Quantitative Analysis Hengki Yandri; Dosi Juliawati; Alfaiz Alfaiz; Yuzarion Yuzarion; Rani Mega Putri; Emeliya Hardi
TheraEdu: Journal of Therapy and Educational Psychology Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): TheraEdu: Journal of Therapy and Educational Psychology
Publisher : Asosiasi Asesmen Pendidikan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63203/021856700

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Self-harm among adolescents represents a significant mental health concern that requires comprehensive understanding for effective intervention development. This quantitative study examined the relationships between self-esteem, body image, and self-harm tendencies among secondary school students. Using a total sampling methodology, 65 students from State Senior High School 1 Sungai Penuh completed validated questionnaires measuring self-esteem, body image, and self-harm behaviours. Multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to assess the predictive relationships between variables. Results indicated that self-esteem and body image combined explained 44.4% of the variance in self-harm behaviours (R² = 0.444), with both independent variables showing significant collective influence on self-harm tendencies. The remaining 55.6% of variance suggests the involvement of additional psychological, environmental, and contextual factors not captured in this study. These findings underscore the importance of developing comprehensive counseling and mental health interventions that address self-esteem enhancement and body image acceptance as preventive strategies for self-harm among adolescents. Implications for school-based guidance and counseling programs are discussed
The Implementation of Writing Thank-You Letters to Enhance Subjective Well-Being Among Elementary School Students: Penerapan Menulis Thank You Letters dalam Meningkatkan Subjective Well-Being pada Anak Sekolah Dasar Sukma Ainul Fitri; Karinta Elmira Amalia; Dita Padiani Rahma; Muflihatul Awalyah; Pinasthika Kautsari Pradipta; Alfaiz Alfaiz; Fitri Ariyanti Abidin; Fitriani Yustikasari Lubis
CONSEN: Indonesian Journal of Community Services and Engagement Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Consen: Indonesian Journal of Community Services and Engagement
Publisher : Institut Riset dan Publikasi Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57152/consen.v6i1.2624

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Subjective well-being (SWB) is important for children’s development, yet emotional challenges in elementary school can reduce students’ quality of life. This study aimed to improve SWB through a Writing Thank-You Letters intervention using a pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design. Participants were 44 fourth-grade students of SD Al-Ma’soem Bandung. PANAS-C measured SWB, and GQ-6 assessed gratitude. Data were analyzed using Repeated Measures ANOVA with Bonferroni-corrected pairwise comparisons. Results showed a significant increase in positive affect (p < 0.001), while negative affect and gratitude were not significant in the long term. However, initial trends indicated improvement, with decreased negative affect (M = 39.36 to 38.00) and increased gratitude (M = 26.64 to 27.86). This intervention can serve as a reflective activity to refresh students’ emotional states. Regular implementation is recommended to strengthen long-term SWB and gratitude.