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Kolly, Agnes M.
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The Impact of Life Story Writing on Insecurity in University Students Living with Foster Parents Oualeng, Adolfina; Bekata, Halena Muna; Kolly, Agnes M.; Penmaley, Melkiasar
G-Couns: Jurnal Bimbingan dan Konseling Vol. 10 No. 02 (2026): April 2026, G-Couns: Jurnal Bimbingan dan Konseling
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31316/g-couns.v10i02.7292

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This study aims to examine the impact of life story writing on feelings of insecurity among college students who had been temporarily placed with foster parents. Using a qualitative, hermeneutic-phenomenological approach, data were collected through individual counseling with nine students who reported insecurity. The narratives written by participants served as a reflective space for exploring past wounds, alleviating emotional burdens, and forming new understandings of themselves. The results show that writing a life story facilitates self-awareness, uncovers harmful defense mechanisms, and encourages the creation of new meanings from painful experiences. There is a shift from a trauma-centered narrative to a resilience-centered narrative, recognizing self-worth, fostering hope, and building a positive identity. Spiritual dimensions also emerged as a source of strength in making sense of adversity. Thus, life story writing is an effective intervention for helping students manage insecurity and strengthen their psychosocial resilience. Keywords: life story, insecurity, counseling, foster parents
Co-Authors Adolfina Oualeng Penmaley, Melkiasar