Journal of Society Counseling
Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): Journal of Society Counseling

The Relationship of Religiosity and Self-Concept with Altruistic Behaviour Among Senior High School Students

Rachma Fadilla Putri Putri (Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia)
Awalya Awalya (Univesitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Oct 2026

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between religiosity, self-concept, and altruism among students of SMA Negeri 1 Toroh, Grobogan. A quantitative correlational design was used. The sample comprised 290 students selected through simple random sampling (Slovin formula, 5% margin of error). We measured religiosity (α = 0.886), self-concept (α = 0.930), and altruism (α = 0.892) using four-point Likert-type scales and analysed the data with multiple linear regression. Religiosity and self-concept together were significantly related to altruism, F (2, 287) = 95.60, p < 0.001, R² = 0.400 (adjusted R² = 0.396), indicating that the two variables jointly accounted for 40% of the variance in altruism. Partially, religiosity was a significant positive predictor (B = 0.587, β = 0.595, p < 0.001), whereas self-concept made no significant unique contribution once religiosity was controlled (B = 0.056, β = 0.064, p = 0.243), consistent with the substantial overlap between the two predictors. Because the design was cross-sectional and based on self-report, the findings indicate association rather than causation. The results suggest that guidance and counselling services aimed at developing students' altruism can build on religiosity-related values while also addressing other factors such as empathy and the social environment. Future research should use more diverse samples and multi-informant measures of altruism.

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josc

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Humanities Other

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The JOSC aims to provide a platform for examining and discussing issues in Society Counseling. It invites submissions from diverse perspectives and approaches, including those from developing countries. The journal aims to promote ongoing dialogue and discourse on important topics and provide ...