Edumaspul: Jurnal Pendidikan
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026): Edumaspul: Jurnal Pendidikan

The Effectiveness of Self-Control Techniques in Group Counseling to Enhance Learning Motivation among Senior High School Students

Portunatus Mura Atawolo (Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira Kupang)
Kristinus Sembiring (Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira Kupang)
Rosa Mustika Bulor (Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira Kupang)



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Publish Date
17 Sep 2026

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of self-control techniques in group counseling in enhancing the learning motivation of Grade XA students at Sint. Carolus Catholic Senior High School during the 2025/2026 academic year. This study employed a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental method with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The study population consisted of all Grade XA students at Sint. Carolus Catholic Senior High School, with a sample of seven students selected through purposive sampling based on their learning motivation levels determined using categorization guidelines. Data were collected using a learning motivation questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using non-parametric statistical analysis through the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test with the assistance of SPSS version 26 for Windows. The results showed a Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.008. This significance value was considerably lower than the predetermined significance level (p < 0.05), indicating that the null hypothesis (H₀) was rejected and the alternative hypothesis (Hₐ) was accepted.

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Edumaspul: Jurnal Pendidikan publishes original research articles, review articles, and current issues related to the multidisciplinary field of education. The journal provides an academic platform for teachers, lecturers, and researchers to contribute innovative scholarly work in education and ...