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Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Published by Kuras Institute
ISSN : 26561050     EISSN : 26561050     DOI : https://doi.org/10.51214/00202305639000
Core Subject : Health, Education,
The BOCP aims to provide a platform for examining and discussing issues in counseling, psychotherapy, and other related topics. 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 insight into the counseling needs of individuals, groups, and society by publishing articles that explore various aspects of the field, including empirical research, innovative techniques, and professional issues. This includes research from developing countries, which may offer unique perspectives and approaches to counseling and psychotherapy and help advance the field globally. The BOCP invites submissions of articles that explore various aspects of the field, including: Empirical research that is of relevance to counseling practitioners Innovative techniques, programs, and practices in the field Current scientific issues and research in counseling and psychotherapy Professional issues and commentary on current trends and developments Summaries and critical evaluations of existing research and practices Studies that provide insight into the counseling needs of individuals, groups, and society.
Articles 337 Documents
Indonesian Version of the Risk-Taking and Self-Harm Inventory for Adolescents: Validation and Psychometric Testing Munisa, Munisa
Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51214/002025071346000

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Self-harm in adolescents is becoming an issue of increasing concern, especially due to increased exposure to content on social media that can influence their behaviour. Adolescents who are experiencing emotional distress often use self-harm as a coping mechanism to deal with stress, anxiety, or feelings of helplessness. The development of an Indonesian version of this instrument is necessary to provide a valid and reliable measurement tool appropriate to the local cultural context in identifying tendencies towards self-harm and risk-taking behavior in the adolescent population in Indonesia. The aim of this research is to develop an Indonesian of the risk-taking and self-harm inventory for adolescents (SHIA). A sample of N = 446 participants was approached through an online survey created using google forms, a free online survey tool. Data were collected from various universities in Indonesia, 84 male students (18.8%) and 362 female students (81.2%). SHIA-18, with four aspects, namely: 1) mutilation, (2) self-harm, (3) overdose, and (4) suicide attempts. Data were analysed using a Rasch model approach. The findings of this research produced the SHIA-18 which has satisfactory psychometric properties as a valid and consistent tool for assessing the level of self-harm in adolescent, consisting of 18 items. The tool demonstrated strong internal consistency and measurement properties, and its performance was found to be invariant across gender.
Islamic Guidance and Counseling to Foster Gratitude in Boarding High School Students Saputra, Muhammad Ivan Dwi; Naqiyah, Najlatun; Setiawati, Denok; Wiyono, Bambang Dibyo; Ilhamuddin, Muhammad Farid; Habsy, Bakhrudin All
Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy
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This study investigates the application of Islamic guidance and counseling to foster gratitude among students at Madrasah Aliyah (Islamic senior high school) Syekh Abdul Qodir Al-Jailani, Probolinggo. Using a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach, the study assessed gratitude levels before and after intervention. The gratitude scale, developed based on aspects of personal and transpersonal gratitude, was administered to a purposive sample of 229 students. Data analysis using a paired sample t-test revealed a significant increase in students' gratitude scores post-intervention (Sig. < 0.05). The intervention involved delivering materials on gratitude, positive perspective (khusnudzon), and appreciation, aligning with Islamic principles to promote emotional resilience, spiritual growth, and prosocial behavior. The findings suggest that integrating gratitude into Islamic counseling not only enhances emotional stability but also strengthens students' social relationships and spiritual well-being. For counselors, the study underscores the importance of culturally and spiritually sensitive approaches, particularly in Islamic settings, to address students' psychosocial and spiritual needs. The results imply that incorporating practices like reflection, prayer, and empathy into counseling can create a supportive framework for fostering gratitude as a sustainable habit, contributing to students' holistic development. This approach provides a model for counselors to align therapeutic interventions with clients' cultural and spiritual values, promoting resilience and overall mental health.
Psychology-Based Empathic Communication Model in Nursing: A Model to Enhance Patient Trust and Satisfaction Yudhianto, Kresna Agung; Marni; Amin, Nur Azma
Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy
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Effective communication between nurses and patients is essential in building therapeutic relationships, increasing patient trust, and enhancing satisfaction with healthcare services. This study employs a cross-sectional design to evaluate the impact of a psychology-based model of empathic communication in nursing on patient trust and satisfaction. The model, which emphasizes understanding, active listening, and emotional presence, is grounded in psychological principles that support patient-centered care. Data were collected through a structured survey administered to patients in healthcare settings in Indonesia and Malaysia. The study analyzes how empathic communication influences patient trust, reduces anxiety, and improves satisfaction with care. Findings indicate that implementing a structured empathic communication model significantly enhances nurse-patient interactions and contributes to better health outcomes. The results underscore the importance of integrating psychological principles into nursing communication practices to improve patient care quality.
Training Of Trainers (ToT) for Peer Counselors to Enhance Emotional Regulation and Self-Efficacy Widyadhari, Sahila Aurellia; Nurwianti, Fivi
Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy
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Adolescent mental health is a growing concern, with increasing cases of mental disorders among teenagers. Peer counseling has proven effective in emotional support, highlighting the need for well-trained peer counselor trainers. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a Training of Trainers (ToT) program in enhancing future peer counselor trainers' self-efficacy and emotional regulation skills. The two-day training consisted of five interactive sessions covering peer counseling theory, active listening techniques, emotional regulation strategies, and practical counseling exercises. A total of 10 psychology students from Universitas Indonesia participated. Evaluation using the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) and Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ) showed a significant increase in self-efficacy, cognitive reappraisal strategies, and a reduction in expressive suppression. Qualitative analysis also indicated that participants felt more confident and better managed emotions in group dynamics. These findings suggest that the ToT program effectively equips future peer counselor trainers. Further research is recommended to expand the program’s implementation and assess its long-term impact in school settings
The Role of Pastoral Care and Self-Efficacy in Student’s Self-Regulated Learning Hatmoko, Tomas Lastari; Laka, Laurensius
Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy
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Education, as a strategic investment in the development of high-quality human resources, was expected to serve as the primary means of fostering students’ self-regulated learning (SRL) abilities. However, various challenges within Indonesia’s educational system had, in fact, hindered the development of SRL among students – an essential foundation for effective learning. This study aimed to examine the influence of pastoral care and self-efficacy on the SRL of students at Frateran Catholic Senior High School, Malang. Employing a quantitative approach, data were collected from a random sample of 140 students. The data collection instruments consisted of questionnaires representing the three scales, each of which had been previously validated. Statistical analysis was conducted using the SPSS program with multiple regression techniques. The results indicated that the correlation coefficient between the independent variables and the dependent variable was 0.722, which was interpreted as strong. Regarding causality, simultaneous regression analysis yielded a Sig.F value of 0.001, which was lower than 0.05, indicating that the regression model could be used to predict students’ SRL. Furthermore, on a partial basis, both pastoral care and self-efficacy were shown to significantly influence students’ SRL (each with a p-value = 0.001). It was therefore concluded that, both simultaneously and partially, all predictor variables had a significant influence on students' SRL, with self-efficacy exerting a greater effect than pastoral care.
Commentary for Addressing the Multiple Behavioural Risk Factors: A Call for Integrated Adolescent Health Interventions Maba, Aprezo Pardodi
Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy
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Adolescents worldwide are facing an alarming convergence of four lifestyle-related behavioural risks – physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour, poor sleep, and unhealthy diet – that threaten their current and future wellbeing. These behaviours frequently co-occur and are strongly associated with a range of adverse outcomes, including physical and mental health issues and compromised academic performance. Emerging evidence suggests these risks are particularly concerning in Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia. In Indonesia, home to over 46 million adolescents (United Nations Population Fund [UNPF], 2024), national surveys highlight the rising prevalence trend. A significant proportion of adolescents do not meet recommended physical activity levels, nearly half engage in prolonged sedentary behaviour, many report sleep difficulties, and dietary quality remains poor (Global School-based Health Survey [GSHS], 2023; Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia [Kemenkes], 2018). These risks may be further compounded by systemic gaps in health promotion infrastructure and unequal access to services, which are frequently observed in low-resource settings across developing countries (Feigin et al., 2024). Despite the interconnected nature of these behaviours, most health interventions remain siloed, targeting single behaviours in isolation (Ahmed et al., 2021; Pushpa et al., 2024; Rizal et al., 2019). This fragmented approach may overlook the synergistic consequence of behavioural risks and misses critical opportunities for more holistic and efficient solutions. There is an urgent need for integrated interventions – characterised by addressing multiple behavioural risk factors simultaneously or sequentially – that are grounded in adolescents' lived experiences and tailored to the constraints of resource-limited environments. Considering this potential, it is encouraged to shift from isolated action to unified strategies, multi behaviour interventions. A focus on the big four behavioural risk factors is not only timely – it is essential to safeguard the health, development, and future potential of Indonesia’s young people and beyond.
Sex and Ethnic Differences in Career Decision Self-Efficacy: The Comparison between Mentawai, Kutai, Lombok, Palu, and Papua Youths Situmorang, Dominikus David Biondi; Lewoleba, Magdalena Palang
Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy
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Career Decision Self-Efficacy (CDSE), which reflects an individual's confidence in making effective career decisions, is influenced by various factors, particularly sex and ethnicity. This quantitative, non-experimental cross-sectional study aims to compare CDSE levels among young men and women from five ethnic groups in Indonesia: Mentawai, Kutai, Lombok, Palu, and Papua. The study involved 75 participants, 38 males and 37 females—who completed the Career Decision Self-Efficacy Scale–Short Form (CDSES-SF), which demonstrated high reliability (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.901). The results revealed gender-based differences in CDSE dimensions. Male participants scored highest in goal selection (M = 4.79, SD = 0.66) and lowest in planning for the future (M = 4.48, SD = 0.67). In contrast, female participants showed the highest score in occupational information (M = 4.74, SD = 0.61) and the lowest in problem solving (M = 4.43, SD = 0.82). Ethnic differences were also observed. The lowest scoring CDSE dimensions varied: occupational information for Mentawai (M = 4.32, SD = 0.61) and Palu (M = 4.24, SD = 0.43); planning for the future for Kutai (M = 3.70, SD = 0.81) and Papua (M = 3.37, SD = 0.56); and goal selection for Lombok (M = 3.57, SD = 0.88). Based on these findings, it is recommended that counselors provide group or classical guidance and career-focused counseling/psychotherapy to help students strengthen CDSE dimensions where scores remain low, thereby supporting informed and confident career decision-making.
Contribution of Intensity of Participation in Psychoeducational Group Guidance to Academic Emotions Rahmawati, Weni Kurnia; Isriyah, Mudafiatun
Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy
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This study aims to determine the contribution of the intensity of participation in psychoeducational group guidance to the academic emotions of students in Jember Islamic boarding schools. Academic emotions play an important role in determining the quality of students' learning, while psychoeducational group guidance provides space for students to recognize, express, and manage their emotions positively in the context of learning. This study uses a quantitative approach with a simple linear regression design. The population in this study were students who actively participated in group guidance activities in several Islamic boarding schools in Jember, with samples selected purposively. The instruments used were a questionnaire on the intensity of participation and an academic emotion scale that had been tested for validity and reliability. The results of the regression analysis showed that the intensity of participation in psychoeducational group guidance contributed significantly to students' academic emotions (p <0.05), with a contribution of 30% (R² = 0.30). This finding indicates that the more intense the participation of students in group guidance activities, the more positive the academic emotions they have. This study recommends that Islamic boarding schools integrate psychoeducational programs more systematically in student guidance activities.
The Effectiveness of Emotional Intelligence Psychoeducation on Learning Motivation, Self-Regulated Learning, and Procrastination in Students Winei, Agnes Angi Dian; Wahyuningrum, Paulina Maria Ekasari; Karisma, Elia
Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy
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This research aims to determine the effectiveness of psychoeducation on emotional intelligence about changes in learning motivation, self-regulated learning, and academic procrastination. Providing Emotional Intelligence psychoeducation is hoped to increase learning motivation, self-regulated learning, and reduce academic procrastination. The research method used is a quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design. The participants in this study are 63 students from STIPAS Tahasak Danum Pambelum, Palangkaraya Diocese. Participants were given an intervention in the form of emotional intelligence psychoeducation. The evaluation of the intervention used the Kirkpatrick criteria levels, namely the reaction level measured using a reaction test, the knowledge level measured with an emotional intelligence knowledge test, and the behavior level with a learning motivation scale, self-regulation scale, and procrastination scale. The results of the data analysis using the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test show a significant difference between before and after the psychoeducation was provided, with a learning motivation value of z = -5.848 with p = 0.00 (p<0.05), self-regulated learning value of z = -5.773 with p = 0.00 (p<0.05), and procrastination value of z = -5.440 with p = 0.00 (p<0.05). Psychoeducation on emotional intelligence is effective in increasing learning motivation, self-regulated learning, and reducing procrastination.
Technology Compatibility and Social Support: Determinants of Students' Self-Regulated Learning in the Digital Era Laka, Laurensius; Krismiyanto, Alfonsus; Jona, Marieta
Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51214/002025071411000

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Education was regarded as a long-term investment to develop superior human resources. Unfortunately, the education system in Indonesia remained overshadowed by inequality and systemic obsolescence, making the reinforcement of self-regulated learning (SRL) as the foundation of students’ learning autonomy urgently necessary. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of Technology Compatibility and Social Support on the SRL of students at Catholic Senior High School Bhakti Luhur Malang, Indonesia. Employing a quantitative approach, data were collected from 144 students selected through a stratified random sampling technique. The research instrument consisted of questionnaires for the three measured constructs, all of which had been validated in advance. Multiple linear regression analysis was conducted using SPSS software. The results revealed that the correlation coefficient between the independent and dependent variables was r = 0.786, indicating a strong relationship. In terms of causality, the simultaneous regression analysis yielded p = 0.001 < 0.05, suggesting that the regression model was appropriate for predicting students' SRL. Furthermore, the variables of Technology Compatibility and Social Support were found to significantly affect SRL individually, with each showing a p = 0.001. Therefore, both simultaneously and individually, the two independent variables significantly influenced students’ SRL, with Social Support contributing more than Technology Compatibility.