Journal of Counseling and Educational Research
Vol. 2 No. 3 (2026): Journal of Counseling and Educational Research

Coping Strategies to Improve Students’ Emotional Intelligence Through Content Mastery Services

Arfianie, Seila (Unknown)
Wulandari, Lusiana (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Apr 2026

Abstract

Increasing emotional dysregulation among adolescents has become a growing concern, particularly due to academic pressure and digital exposure. Emotional intelligence plays a key role in regulating emotions and managing social challenges. This study examines the effectiveness of coping strategies in enhancing students’ emotional intelligence through content mastery services. A quasi-experimental design was conducted with 63 students at SMPN 242 Jakarta, divided into experimental and control groups. Data were analyzed using paired sample t-tests. Results showed a significant improvement in emotional intelligence in the experimental group (p < 0.001) with a moderate to strong effect size, while the control group showed no significant change (p = 0.663). These findings indicate that coping-based interventions effectively support emotional regulation and resilience. This study provides one of the first quasi-experimental evaluations in Indonesian junior high schools and highlights the importance of structured, preventive counseling programs.

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jcerch

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Subject

Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Environmental Science Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Counseling and Educational Research (JCERCH) is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal that contains issues related to counseling and education. The aim of this journal is to publish articles related to diverse fields of counseling, education, psychology, mental health, social sciences, ...