Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

The effectiveness of the Self-control for Pupils–Reflective Journaling (STOP-RJ) program in enhancing self-control among juvenile offenders Soetikno, Naomi; Nabila, Azka Ghaisani; Elvin, Elvin; Hitiyahubessy, Fersuswanti; Wulandari, Eka
INSPIRA: Indonesian Journal of Psychological Research Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Vol. 7 No. 1 June 2026
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Langsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32505/inspira.v7i1.15000

Abstract

Juvenile offenders frequently exhibit significant deficits in self-control, escalating the risk of recidivism and impeding successful social reintegration. The restrictive environment of juvenile correctional institutions further strains emotional regulation, highlighting the critical need for structured psychological interventions. This study investigated the efficacy of the Self-control for Pupils–Reflective Journaling (STOP-RJ) program in enhancing self-control among incarcerated youth at a correctional facility in Jakarta, Indonesia. Utilizing a quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design, the study involved 22 male adolescent detainees (aged 14–18 years). Participants were selected via non-random convenience sampling based on baseline self-regulation deficits. Self-control was assessed using a validated Indonesian adaptation of the Brief Self-Control Scale (BSCS). The STOP-RJ intervention encompassed six structured sessions (30–45 minutes each), integrating psychoeducation, daily emotion identification, thought-behavior mapping, implementation intentions (if-then strategies), reflective journaling, and individual mentoring. Due to the non-normal distribution of the posttest data, a Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test was employed for analysis. Results indicated a statistically significant and large-magnitude improvement in self-control following the intervention (Z = -4.11, p < .001, r = .88). Participants demonstrated consistent score increases from pretest (M = 25.91, SD = 3.99) to posttest (M = 33.95, SD = 2.52). These findings underscore the STOP-RJ program as a promising, evidence-based psychological intervention for strengthening self-regulation among at-risk adolescents, offering substantial implications for rehabilitation and social reintegration frameworks within correctional settings
Co-Authors - Agustina, - Adra, Kara Siwi Alfahis, Fadhilah Umaira Andini, Elishka Rossa Andreane, Clarita Aniela, Clarisa Apryanggun, Desti Atmodiwirjo, Ediasri Toto Audina, Yasmin Byanca, Zayra Alana Carlos Youpiter, Yohannes Chiu, Ferdinand Clara, Cornellia Clayrence, Lourdes Cristy, Carmelita Dwita Aprilia, Sarah Edi SETIAWAN TEHUTERU, Edi SETIAWAN Eka Wulandari Elvin, Elvin Ettah, Nurul Aini Adinda Felicia Gunawan Fiscarina, Claudia Florencia Irena, Florencia Fransisca I. R. Dewi Handoko, Ghaisyani Rizky Dwiagustin Harry, Desty Dwi Kayanti Hitiyahubessy, Fersuswanti Idriyani, Natris Idulfilastri, Rita Markus Ingelina, Budi Iriani Roesmala Dewi, Fransisca Jashar, Athirah Azzahrah Judodihardjo, Evelyn Kurniadi, Grace Lyana, Hanny Mar'at, Samsunuwiyati Maurilla Santoso, Naomi Maurilla, Talitha MIRANDA, JESSICA Monty Satiadarma, Monty Murtapiah, Pipih Nabila, Azka Ghaisani Nathan, Tanella Amabel Panigoro, Asyifa Prasasti Paramita, Sila Putri, Latifah Liwanti Putri, Nevy Prinanda Rahmah Hastuti Rizki, Dwi Nur Roslina Verauli, Roslina Roswiyani Rukmana, Andi Novianti Saragih, Billy Prapanca Sari, Amelia Niken Permata Satiadarma, Monty P. Satyadi, Heryanti Sharon, Michelle Soemiarti Patmonodewo Sri Tiatri Stella Tirta, Stella Suparman, Meiske Yunithree Syafitri, Syalaisya Novi Syahputra Harahap, Rizky Syifanita, Sarah Syola, Devi Uli Grace Tania, Michelle Theodora, Yemima Tiara, Farillah Trisnaramawati, Fajrin Uranus, Hanna Christina Wijaya, Odilia Angeline Jofan Yesia, Mitta Yuditha, Salshabilla