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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): IJCP, Volume 1, Issue 2 (2024): December-March Period

The Application of Psychoanalytic Counseling to Reduce Self-injury Behavior among High School Students

Utomo, Prio (Unknown)
Ardian, Endri (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Dec 2024

Abstract

Background: Self-injury behavior in adolescents, linked to emotional distress and trauma, is a growing concern. It can negatively impact academic performance and well-being during this critical developmental stage. Psychoanalytic counseling, which addresses unconscious processes and emotional conflicts, offers a unique approach to managing these behaviors. Objective: This study aims to examine the effectiveness of psychoanalytic counseling in reducing self-injury habits in high school students. This research was conducted at SMA Negeri 11 Bandung City. Method: This study uses a quasi-experimental approach. The instruments used include the Self Injury Questionnaire, Observation, and In-depth Interview: Psychoanalytic Counseling Evaluation Checklist. Data analysis used paired t-test and ANOVA statistical tests. Results: The results of the analysis yielded a Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.002 <0.05, this means that psychoanalytic counseling is effective in reducing the habit of self-injury in high school students. Significant differences in pretest and posttest mean scores indicate that this approach can help students reduce self-injurious behavior. Conclusion: Schools can integrate psychoanalytic counseling as part of the guidance and counseling program to help students who experience self-injurious behavior. Contribution: The findings from this study can serve as a basis for schools to emphasize the importance of further mental health support. It may also influence the development of a mental health-based curriculum in secondary schools.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijcp

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Subject

Humanities Education Social Sciences

Description

International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy (IJCP) (Online ISSN 3064-3465 - Print ISSN 3064-271X) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to advancing and disseminating state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of counseling and psychotherapy. The journal aims to serve as ...