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THE UNSPOKEN VOICE: THE EXPERIENCE OF EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION THROUGH JOURNALING AMONG MALE COLLEGE STUDENTS Wardah Hafizhah; Yasintha Sari Pratiwi; Iin Andini Ismail; Rizky Amayana Saputri
Jurnal Konseling Pendidikan Islam Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): Jurnal Konseling Pendidikan Islam
Publisher : LP2M IAI Al-Khairat Pamekasan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32806/jkpi.v7i2.1555

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This study aims to understand the subjective experience of male students in using journaling as a means of expressing emotions. Previous research has focused more on journaling as an intervention, while individual experiences in undergoing the process, particularly in male students, are still limited to study. This study uses a qualitative approach with Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) analysis. Three male students who had been journaling regularly for at least three years were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews and analyzed following the stages of science. The results show that journaling functions as a private, safe, and reflective space that allows for the expression of emotions without social judgment. This practice facilitates the release of emotions, supports self-reflection, and allows for the negotiation of internalized masculinity norms in a non-confrontational manner. These findings confirm the relevance of journaling in the context of guidance and counseling and expand the study of masculinity by showing that the expression of emotions can take place through internal processes.
From Emptiness to Acceptance: the Phenomenology of Adolescent Loneliness After the Loss of a Parent Rizky Amayana Saputri; Dwi Sona; Iin Andini Ismail; Wardah Hafizhah
Edusoshum : Journal of Islamic Education and Social Humanities Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Ikatan Cendikiawan Ilmu Pendidikan Islam (ICIPI)

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Loneliness is one of the most significant psychological impacts experienced by adolescents after the loss of a parent, particularly due to the absence of an attachment figure who previously provided emotional security. This study aims to describe the subjective experience of loneliness among bereaved adolescents. Using a qualitative approach with descriptive phenomenology, three adolescents aged 13–18 participated in in-depth interviews supported by source triangulation. Data were analyzed using Giorgi’s Descriptive Phenomenological Analysis (DPA). The findings revealed four main themes: (1) profound emptiness and deep loneliness, (2) coping strategies through distraction and alternative activities, (3) personal changes and a gradual process of grief acceptance, and (4) shifts in family roles and increased responsibilities. These results indicate that adolescent loneliness is not solely caused by the physical absence of a parent but also by the loss of emotional grounding and the emergence of greater psychosocial burdens. This study contributes to expanding phenomenological understanding of loneliness in bereaved adolescents and highlights the need for adequate psychosocial support to foster healthier adaptation.