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The Effect of Supportive Therapy in Reducing Anxiety in Juvenile Inmates in Class IIb Correctional Institutions, Purwakarta Regency, Indonesia Pratiwi, Shinny Ria
Archives of The Medicine and Case Reports Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): Archives of The Medicine and Case Reports
Publisher : HM Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37275/amcr.v5i1.500

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Anxiety is a mental health problem that is often experienced by teenagers, including juvenile inmates. Supportive therapy is one intervention that can be used to reduce anxiety in adolescents. This study aims to determine the effect of supportive therapy on reducing anxiety in juvenile inmates at the Class IIb Correctional Institution, Purwakarta Regency, Indonesia. This research uses a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group design. The research sample consisted of 30 juvenile inmates who were divided into two groups, namely the intervention group (15 people) and the control group (15 people). The intervention group was given supportive therapy for 4 weeks, while the control group was given no intervention. The results of the study showed that there was a significant reduction in anxiety in the intervention group after being given supportive therapy. The average level of anxiety in the intervention group before the intervention was 2.67 (SD=0.488), while after the intervention, it was 1.53 (SD=0.516). This difference is statistically significant (p<0.001). Based on the results of this research, it can be concluded that supportive therapy can reduce anxiety in juvenile inmates. Supportive therapy can help juvenile inmates understand and address the causes of their anxiety, as well as increase their ability to use adaptive coping resources.
Effectiveness of Supportive Therapy in Reducing Anxiety in Adolescents in Sukamaju Village, Purwakarta Pratiwi, Shinny Ria
Jurnal Indonesia Sosial Sains Vol. 6 No. 8 (2025): Jurnal Indonesia Sosial Sains
Publisher : CV. Publikasi Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59141/jiss.v6i8.1858

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Anxiety disorders among adolescents have become a significant public health concern, particularly in rural communities where access to mental health services is limited. Supportive therapy represents a viable intervention approach that can be implemented in community settings. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of supportive therapy in reducing anxiety levels among adolescents in Sukamaju Village, Purwakarta. A quasi-experimental design was employed with 60 adolescents aged 12-18 years experiencing anxiety symptoms. Participants were divided into intervention and control groups. The intervention group received 8 sessions of supportive therapy over 4 weeks, while the control group received standard care. Anxiety levels were measured using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) before and after intervention. The intervention group showed significant reduction in anxiety scores (pre-test: 18.5±3.2, post-test: 12.3±2.8, p<0.001) compared to the control group (pre-test: 18.1±3.5, post-test: 17.2±3.1, p>0.05). The effect size was large (Cohen's d = 2.1), indicating clinically significant improvement. Supportive therapy demonstrated significant effectiveness in reducing anxiety among adolescents in rural community settings, suggesting its potential as a feasible mental health intervention for underserved populations.