TOFEDU: The Future of Education Journal
Vol 4 No 9 (2025)

The Role of Guidance and Counseling Teachers in Building The Confidence of Grade VIII Students of SMPK ST. Theresia

liana Toji (Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira)
Stefanus Lio (Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira)



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Publish Date
15 Dec 2025

Abstract

Self-confidence is a very important psychological aspect in adolescent development, especially for junior high school students. This research aims to analyze the role of guidance and counseling teachers in building self-confidence of grade VIII students at SMPK St. Theresia. The research method used is a case study with a qualitative approach, involving observation, interviews with guidance and counseling teachers, and analysis of guidance and counseling service documents. The results showed that guidance and counseling teachers have a very strategic role in building student self-confidence through various services, namely orientation services for self-introduction, information services about developing self-confidence, individual counseling services to overcome self-confidence problems, group guidance services to train social skills, and consultation services with parents. The implemented programs have proven effective in increasing student self-confidence as indicated by positive changes in the courage to speak in front of the class, active participation in school activities, and better social interaction abilities.  

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Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

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TOFEDU Journal is a scientific journal related to research results, conceptual studies, critical/comprehensive studies in the field of education. The results of the work of the researchers are expected to make a positive contribution in the field of education in order to achieve equitable, inclusive ...