KENDALI: Economics and Social Humanities
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): KENDALI: Economics and Social Sciences Humanities.

Narratives Beyond the Classroom: Deploying Reflective Literacy and Mental Literacy to Foster Moral and Psychological Resilience

Poh, Chow Teng (Unknown)
Parwati, Ni Nyoman (Unknown)
Ketut Agustini (Unknown)
I Made Tegeh (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 May 2025

Abstract

This study explores an Exploration and Deployment (E&D) model that integrates reflective literacy and mental literacy to cultivate moral and psychological resilience in diverse educational and religious settings across Indonesia. Centered on the distribution of four bilingual books: Melampaui Kelas, Beyond the Classroom, Gema Keseimbangan, and Echoes of Equilibrium; the initiative reached over 40 institutions including schools, universities, religious organizations, and community libraries. These texts introduced adaptive-pervasive learning and the transformative role of mantra practices in fostering psychological well-being. In tandem, a 12-week mantra recitation program was deployed in selected institutions, guiding participants through daily practice, group reflection, and, where feasible, physiological monitoring (ECG). Pre- and post-program surveys assessed changes in emotional states, reflective capacity, and moral insight. Findings suggest that the integration of narrative-based literacy with spiritual practice significantly enhances participants’ self-regulation, empathy, and mental clarity. The study highlights the value of culturally rooted, community-embedded pedagogies in bridging educational innovation with spiritual tradition. This paper contributes to the discourse on moral education, adaptive learning, and community-based mental health strategies in the Global South.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

kendali

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

KENDALI: Economics and Social Sciences Humanities (E-ISSN 2962-5459) is a high-quality, open-access peer-reviewed scientific journal published three times a year (July, November, April) by Asian Publisher. KENDALI: Economics and Social Sciences Humanities periodic scientific journals published based ...