Philanthropy: Journal of Psychology
Philanthropy: Journal of Psychology includes articles on the results of applied concepts and psychology studies that are within the scope of positive psychology and mental health issues. It accepts articles that are based on the thorough and systematic examination of psychological constructs from the perspective of Indonesian context. Philanthropy: Journal of Psychology is published twice a year with the main issues published surrounding: Positive psychology / mental health in Industrial and Organizational Psychology Positive psychology / mental health in Clinical Psychology Positive psychology / mental health in Educational Psychology Positive psychology / mental health in Developmental Psychology Positive psychology / mental health in Experimental Psychology Positive psychology / mental health in Social Psychology Positive psychology / mental health in Forensic Psychology Positive psychology / mental health in Counseling Psychology
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<![CDATA[Dynamics of Social Interaction on Psychological Well-Being among College Students ]]>
<![CDATA[Salsabila Nashwa Aslamina]]>;
<![CDATA[Alia Zahra Fitriani]]>;
<![CDATA[Rabitha Khusna Riyantaka]]>
<![CDATA[ Philanthropy: Journal of Psychology Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024) ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Semarang ]]>
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DOI: 10.26623/philanthropy.v8i2.10769
<![CDATA[Social interaction plays an important role in improving students' psychological well-being, especially in higher education environments. This study aims to analyze the effect of social interaction on students' psychological well-being. The research method used is quantitative, with a population of 240 students and a sample of 142 students. The sample was selected through a simple random sampling technique, and analyzed using a simple linear regression analysis technique. The results of the study showed a significant relationship between social interaction and psychological well-being, with a regression coefficient value of 0.254 and a p value]]>
<![CDATA[Social Support and Career Adaptability : A Study on Early Career Employees ]]>
<![CDATA[Dheliana Rosalia Septyven]]>;
<![CDATA[Sutarto Wijono]]>
<![CDATA[ Philanthropy: Journal of Psychology Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024) ]]>
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DOI: 10.26623/philanthropy.v8i2.10961
<![CDATA[Individuals entering the world of work will make various plans for their career planning process. Throughout their careers, individuals face challenges in adapting to their career task and responsibilities. This is known as career adaptability. This study aims to find out if there is a relationship between social support and career adaptability. This study used a quantitative approach with a simple correlational design. The population in this study were early career employees working in Salatiga City and the sample size was 52 participants. Data were collected using a combined technique of purposive sampling and snowball sampling. The scales used were the Multidimensional Perceived Social Support (α = 0.935) with 12 items and the Career Adaptability Scale (α = 0.920) with 22 items. Spearman's Rho correlation test showed that the value of r = 0.443 ; p < 0.05. It can be interpreted that social support is positively and significantly related to career adaptability in early career employees. This research is expecte to provide additional information for further research and may help companies to increase the career adaptability of their eemployees by providing social support. Keywords: Career Adaptability; Early Career; Employee; Social Support]]>
<![CDATA[Work Motivation and Compensation on Employee Performance ]]>
<![CDATA[Amindrawati, Tri]]>;
<![CDATA[Bodroastuti, Tri]]>;
<![CDATA[Ginanjar, Retno]]>
<![CDATA[ Philanthropy: Journal of Psychology Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025) ]]>
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DOI: 10.26623/philanthropy.v9i1.10761
<![CDATA[This study aims to analyze the effect of work motivation and compensation on employee performance at Percetakan Sewelas Triwulan. The research employs a quantitative approach with an associative design, involving 32 employees selected through a saturation sampling method. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using multiple linear regression. The results indicate that work motivation has a significant positive effect on employee performance, with a regression coefficient of 0.65 (p < 0.05). Additionally, compensation has a significant influence on employee performance, with a regression coefficient of 0.58 (p < 0.05). Simultaneously, both motivation and compensation have a significant impact on employee performance, with an F-value of 8.45 (p < 0.05). The implications of this study underscore the importance of management enhancing work motivation through non-financial rewards and ensuring fairness in compensation, thereby creating a productive work environment that supports optimal employee performance.]]>
<![CDATA[Parenting in Improving the Ability of Self-Care in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder ]]>
<![CDATA[Sukardi, Sharon Gagat Raina]]>;
<![CDATA[Ambarwati, Krismi Diah]]>
<![CDATA[ Philanthropy: Journal of Psychology Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025) ]]>
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DOI: 10.26623/philanthropy.v9i1.10973
<![CDATA[Autism is not only a deficit in communication and behavior, but it also experiences limitations of self-care. This causes them to require appropriate parenting to develop their ability in self-care in order to create a more independent life. This study aims to explore parenting patterns in improving the ability of self-care in children with ASD using the parenting dimension theory by Baumrind. This study used the qualitative method with a phenomenology approach. Data collection was carried out by interviews and observation. Informants consisted of two families who have children with ASD with an age range of 6-12 years old. This study demonstrated that authoritative parenting is effective parenting because it prioritizes a balance between freedom and guidance. This can form the ability for self-care, especially in children with ASD.]]>
<![CDATA[Religiosity and Self-Esteem in Relation to Free Sex Behavior Among Generation Z ]]>
<![CDATA[Aini, Nurul]]>;
<![CDATA[Khoiryasdien, Andhita Dyorita]]>
<![CDATA[ Philanthropy: Journal of Psychology Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025) ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Semarang ]]>
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DOI: 10.26623/philanthropy.v9i1.11211
<![CDATA[This study aims to examine the relationship between religiosity and self-esteem with premarital sex behavior among Gen-Z in Yogyakarta. The study involved 100 respondents with the characteristics of being university students aged 17-24 years, residing in Yogyakarta, and having a tendency toward casual sex behavior. The sampling technique used was Accidental Sampling. The data analysis technique applied in this study was multiple linear regression. The results showed that casual sex behavior is significantly influenced by religiosity and self-esteem (p=0.029<0.05). However, religiosity alone does not have a significant relationship with casual sex behavior (p=0.078>0.05), while self-esteem has a significant relationship with casual sex behavior (p=0.012<0.05). Based on these findings, it is crucial to internalize religious values among Gen-Z. Additionally, building healthy self-esteem should be positively directed through character education that emphasizes self-achievement, thereby reducing the tendency toward casual sex behavior among Gen-Z.]]>
<![CDATA[Adolescents’ Perceptions of Ghosts: A Phenomenological Study on the Influence of Culture and Digital Media ]]>
<![CDATA[Nayla, Muthia Rahman]]>;
<![CDATA[Suryanto]]>
<![CDATA[ Philanthropy: Journal of Psychology Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025) ]]>
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DOI: 10.26623/philanthropy.v9i1.11387
<![CDATA[Ghost stories are part of the culture that plays a role in shaping adolescents' understanding and perception of the immaterial world. However, culture and the role of digital media can also influence adolescents' understanding and perception. This study aims to determine the perception of ghosts in adolescents and understand the subjective experiences of late adolescents (aged 17–19 years) in forming these perceptions. This study employed a qualitative approach with a phenomenological method with Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis data analysis. Subjects were selected purposively. The data collection process involved in-depth interviews. The results of the study show that adolescents' perceptions of ghosts are complex and influenced by several factors, namely culture, social media, religion, social narratives, and individual experiences. These results indicate that understanding the dynamics of the formation of adolescents' perceptions of metaphysical phenomena in the digital era is very important. This has an impact on developmental and educational psychology, especially in helping adolescents understand and manage their emotions, imagination, and the way they think about supernatural stories.]]>
<![CDATA[When Shopping Becomes Solace: An Analysis of Doom Spending in the Context of Mental Health and Islamic Ethics ]]>
<![CDATA[Anditasari, Putri]]>;
<![CDATA[Sabillah, Elza]]>;
<![CDATA[Budiman, Arip]]>
<![CDATA[ Philanthropy: Journal of Psychology Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025) ]]>
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DOI: 10.26623/philanthropy.v9i1.11510
<![CDATA[Doom spending is often conceptualized as a form of mental problem wherein individuals seek temporary relief or satisfaction through impulsive consumption in response to mental distress. This study examines the phenomenon of doom spending within the framework of mental health and Islamic ethical teachings. Employing a qualitative approach, this research adopts a descriptive-analytical method based on a comprehensive literature review of prior studies encompassing psychological, sociocultural, and religious perspectives. Thematic analysis is utilized to identify meaning patterns and explore the correlation between consumptive behavior and Islamic ethical principles. Findings indicate that doom spending not only undermines an individual's financial stability but also aggravates psychological well-being. Islamic teachings emphasize the importance of self-restraint, gratitude (shukr), and detachment from material excess (zuhd). Islam advocates for the pursuit of inner tranquility through worship, self-reflection (muḥāsabah), and responsible financial conduct—reminding individuals that lasting happiness does not stem from fulfilling excessive worldly desires but from spiritual contentment and ethical living.]]>
<![CDATA[Social Media Addiction and Mental Health Among College Students ]]>
<![CDATA[Dwijayanti, Amelia]]>;
<![CDATA[Pratiwi, Margaretha Maria Shinta]]>
<![CDATA[ Philanthropy: Journal of Psychology Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025) ]]>
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DOI: 10.26623/philanthropy.v9i1.11726
<![CDATA[Mental health remains a critical priority, as individuals with good mental well-being tend to experience a higher quality of life. However, mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and psychological distress are increasingly prevalent among university students. One contributing factor to these issues is the excessive use of social media, driven by rapid technological advancements. This study aims to empirically examine the relationship between social media addiction and mental health among university students. A quantitative approach was employed, with the population consisting of students from University X. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, involving a total of 111 students. Data were analyzed using Pearson’s product-moment correlation to test the research hypothesis. The results indicated a significant negative relationship between social media addiction and students’ mental health (r = -0.407; p < 0.01). These findings suggest that the higher the level of social media addiction, the lower the level of mental health among students, and vice versa.]]>
<![CDATA[Gender-Based Differences in Anxiety Levels Among Vocational High School Students When Entering the Workforce ]]>
<![CDATA[Sinaga, Apriyanti Rodearnita]]>;
<![CDATA[Nadila Tiara Lestari]]>;
<![CDATA[Br Pinem, Pibreka Margaretha]]>;
<![CDATA[Akmal, Mukhaira EL]]>;
<![CDATA[Sri Hartini]]>
<![CDATA[ Philanthropy: Journal of Psychology Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025) ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Semarang ]]>
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DOI: 10.26623/philanthropy.v9i1.11837
<![CDATA[Not many studies have examined differences in anxiety in facing the world of work based on gender, specifically in vocational students. Previous research has conducted several studies on anxiety in vocational students. The purpose of this study is to determine the differences in the level of anxiety of vocational students towards the world of work based on their gender. The number of samples in this study was 233 students, of which 173 were male and 60 were female. This study uses a descriptive quantitative approach, with a disproportionate stratified random sampling technique and anxiety scale used to collect data. Data processing in this study uses a normality test and homogeneity test, and data analysis using a T-test by applying IBM SPSS Statistics software version 25. The results of data analysis in the T-test show a significance level value of .737(>.05), which means that there is no difference in the level of anxiety in vocational school students in facing the world of work based on gender, which means H0 is accepted, and H1 is rejected. The results of our study indicate that gender-based anxiety in the world of work in men emphasizes the abilities they have while women emphasize feelings.]]>
<![CDATA[Quality of Life among Adult Samples: Does Perceived Social Support and Health-Seeking Behavior Counts? ]]>
<![CDATA[Roberts, Enyelunekpo R.]]>;
<![CDATA[Owoh, Ucheawaji J.]]>;
<![CDATA[Atunwa, Sunday A.]]>;
<![CDATA[Uye, Emmanuel E.]]>
<![CDATA[ Philanthropy: Journal of Psychology Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025) ]]>
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DOI: 10.26623/philanthropy.v9i1.11851
<![CDATA[All human activities are geared towards making life more meaningful, and the desire to improve the quality of life has been taken as a fundamental and universal human drive. Studies that investigated quality of life using different predictors have produced varying results. Therefore, the objective of this study was to examine the predictive ability of perceived social support and health-seeking behavior on quality of life among the adult population in Port Harcourt. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted, and the study population was selected using a purposive sampling technique. A convenience sampling technique was used to select 254 participants using validated questionnaires. Data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis to test one hypothesis and were accepted at a p < .05 level of significance. The results demonstrated that perceived social support and health-seeking behavior jointly predicted quality of life among study participants [R² = .19, F(2, 252) = 5.956, p < .05], indicating a significant effect on quality of life. The implication of this finding is a wake-up call to public health professionals, community stakeholders, and urban healthcare development authorities to provide social support through empowerment programs and create centers where individuals can access information on health-seeking behavior, thereby improving their quality of life.]]>
