Bikotetik (Bimbingan dan Konseling: Teori dan Praktik)
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): Volume 09 Number 1, May 2025

STUDENTS PERCEPTION OF INTEGRATED EMPATHY COUNSELOR PERSONALITY IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN KEDIRI CITY: A QUALITATIVE DESCRIPTIVE STUDY

Gumilang, Galang Surya (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
17 May 2025

Abstract

This research was conducted while becoming a field work practice supervisor at one of the senior high schools in Kediri City, some students stated that the Counselor did not have empathy as evidenced by the behavior and facial expressions of the counselor. Therefore, according to the facts in the field, the focus of the research taken was "how is the Student Perception of the Empathy Integrated Counselor Personality in high schools in Kediri City?" The research approach used a qualitative descriptive qualitative approach. With 5 students as subjects. The data collection procedure used a depth interview guide, observation guide and field documentation. The results of the study contained 3 aspects of empathy integration, namely: (1) sensitive feelings, (2) being a good listener and (3) mastery of non-verbal language. The conclusion is that the Counselor comprehensively applies empathy according to the empathy procedure. Suggestions recommended: (1) Counselors remain consistent in increasing empathy, (2) an open attitude makes students more trusting of counselors, (3) facilitating counselors in terms of empathy training, (4) further research, there are researchers who develop training related to empathy for counselors. Keywords: student perception, counselor personality, empathy

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jbk

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Subject

Humanities Education Other

Description

Bikotetik: This journal is for guidance and counseling practitioners (teacher, counselor, observer, etc), and academics. Access to unpaid journal (FREE) for both reader and author. Articles published for this journal may include research results, community service results in the area of Counseling ...