Buletin Konseling Inovatif
Vol. 5, No. 1

Enhancing Adolescents' Self-Esteem Through Rational Emotive Behavior Counseling: A Pre-Experimental Study in Junior High School Students

Widyarto, Wikan Galuh (Unknown)
Ramli, M (Unknown)
Machfud, Muchammad Saiful (Unknown)
Mramra, P. V. I. Pratiwi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2025

Abstract

The aim of this study is to find out the level of self-esteem of students and how effective rational emotive behavioral counselling is to increase self-esteem. Quantitative research using pre-experiment, one group pretest posttest design. The study involved 32 students as a population, with 5 students who had low self-esteem as a sample. Purposive sampling method is used to obtain samples. The results show the self-esteem level of State Middle School 1 students Sumbergempol is in the lowest category of 10 (31%), medium 16 (50%), and high 6 (19%). There was a significant difference between the results before and after treatment with rational emotive behavioral counselling, according to the t-test double sample test, with a 2-tailed Sig significance value of 0.001 <0.05, which means there were significant differences between the outcomes prior and following treatment, so that rational emotive behavior counseling effectively increased the student's self-esteem. Rational Emotive Behavior Counseling (REBC) is effective in improving self-esteem because this approach focuses on cognitive restructuring, which involves changing irrational beliefs that contribute to low self-esteem into more rational and adaptive thought patterns. Additionally, REBC teaches emotional regulation and behavior management skills, helping individuals develop a more positive self-perception, increase self-confidence, and build resilience against social and emotional pressures.

Copyrights © 2025






Journal Info

Abbrev

publication:buseli

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences Other

Description

Buletin Konseling Inovatif provides a multidisciplinary forum for research in psychology, counseling, and character development. It covers topics such as student mental health, innovative counseling practices, character and values education, the role of family and educational environments, ...