Bisma The Journal of Counseling
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): April

The Effectiveness of the Solution Focused Brief Group Counseling Guidebook in Reducing Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) in Students

Ikrimania Mosleh (Master of Guidance and Counseling, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia)
Bakhruddin All Habsy (Master of Guidance and Counseling, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia)
Denok Setiawati (Master of Guidance and Counseling, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study aims to develop a Solution Focused Brief group counseling guidebook that meets the criteria of acceptability, which consists of four aspects, namely: accuracy, usefulness, feasibility, and appropriateness, and to test its effectiveness in reducing FOMO in adolescents. The study uses the Borg and Gall research and development (R&D) model, which consists of seven stages. Research participants included expert validators, guidance counselors, and students. Data were collected through questionnaires using validity assessment instruments administered to experts and prospective users to assess the level of acceptability of the developed guidebook, as well as questionnaires using FOMO instruments administered to students. Data analysis was conducted by applying product validity methods and effectiveness tests through a comparison of pretest and posttest results. The effectiveness test results showed that the intervention using the FOMORE guide had a significant impact on reducing FOMO in adolescents. Thus, the Solution Focused Brief group counseling guidebook has been proven to be feasible for use in reducing FOMO in adolescents, and it is recommended for implementation by guidance counselors as an innovative intervention in responsive services at schools.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

bisma

Publisher

Subject

Education Social Sciences

Description

Bisma The Journal of Counseling ISSN: Print 2598-3199 –Online 2598-3210 is a peer-reviewed, published by Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha in collaboration with Indonesian Counselor Association (IKI). The list of the journal was associated with Indonesian Counselor Association (IKI) is list here. ...