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Nusantara Journal of Behavioral and Social Science
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ISSN : 28281039     EISSN : 28280733     DOI : http://doi.org/10.47679/20225
Nusantara Journal of Behavioral and Social Science (NJBSS) targets all the current and future prospective of research in the behavioral and social sciences. The journal accepts all types of articles such as research articles, case reports, reviews, commentary and short communications etc., behavioral sciences include psychology, psychobiology, criminology and cognitive science. > Psychology > Political science > Public health > Accounting > Applied anthropology > Social networks > Cognitive science > Sociology > Organizational behavior > Anthropology > Social neuroscience > Operations research > Management science > Behavioral economics
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Exploring the Link between Neuroticism and Work–Life Balance in High-Pressure Banking Jobs Leni Maszura; M. Fikri Jaka Pratama; Yulia Nanda Safitri
Nusantara Journal of Behavioral and Social Science Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47679/njbss.202512443

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The banking sector is characterized by high work pressure, long working hours, and demanding performance targets, making it one of the most vulnerable industries to occupational stress and work–life imbalance. While organizational factors such as workload, supervisor support, and company policies are recognized as critical determinants of work–life balance (WLB), studies focusing on dispositional factors, particularly personality traits, remain limited. Neuroticism, as one of the Big Five personality dimensions, is strongly associated with emotional instability, anxiety, and rumination, which may hinder employees’ ability to manage competing role demands effectively. This study aims to examine the relationship between neuroticism and WLB among banking employees in Indonesia, where cultural values and organizational contexts may shape employees’ experiences differently than in Western settings. Using a quantitative correlational design, data were collected from 234 banking employees through purposive sampling. Neuroticism was measured using the Big Five Inventory, while WLB was assessed with the Work–Life Balance Scale. Pearson’s correlation analysis revealed a significant negative relationship between neuroticism and WLB (r = –.210, p < .001, 95% CI [–.320, –.090]), with a small-to-moderate effect size. These findings are consistent with global literature linking neuroticism to poor work–family outcomes, while also highlighting contextual factors that may buffer or intensify this relationship. Theoretically, this study contributes by extending the scope of WLB research to include personality-based determinants in a Southeast Asian context. Practically, the results suggest that banking organizations should design interventions such as stress management training, resilience-building programs, and flexible work arrangements to support employees with high neuroticism profiles.   Abstrak: Sektor perbankan dikenal memiliki karakteristik pekerjaan dengan tekanan tinggi, jam kerja yang panjang, serta tuntutan target yang ketat. Kondisi tersebut seringkali menimbulkan risiko stres kerja dan mengurangi kesempatan karyawan untuk menyeimbangkan peran antara pekerjaan dan kehidupan pribadi. Work-life balance tercapai ketika seseorang mampu memenuhi tuntutan dari kedua ranah tersebut secara proporsional. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan neuroticism dengan work-life balance pada karyawan perbankan. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah pekerja di sektor perbankan yang berjumlah 234 orang. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan korelasional, pengukuran variabel dilakukan menggunakan skala big-five personality dan skala-work life balance dengan format likert. Data yang diperoleh kemudian dianalisis menggunakan pearson product moment correlation. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa neuroticism berhubungan negatif secara signifikan dengan work-life balance (r = -0.210, p < .001) artinya semakin tinggi neuroticism, semakin rendah work-life balance dan sebaliknya semakin rendah neuroticism maka semakin tinggi work-life balance. Implikasi praktis dari penelitian ini adalah pentingnya organisasi perbankan menyediakan dukungan kerja yang memadai serta mengembangkan kebijakan work–life balance terutama bagi karyawan dengan profil neuroticism lebih tinggi.
The Protective Role of Emotional Regulation and Family Support Against Burnout in Sandwich Generation Workers Riska Agi Sawitri; Ferry Prasetyo
Nusantara Journal of Behavioral and Social Science Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47679/njbss.2025127-44

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Burnout is a long-term reaction to emotional stress and stress resulting from friction between workers and their jobs. The purpose of this study was to determine the complex relationship between emotional regulation and family support with burnout problems in the sandwich generation. This study used a quantitative correlational method with burnout as the dependent variable and emotional regulation and family support as independent variables. The measurement of these variables used 3 scales, namely the Burnout scale measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey scale based on aspects of exhaustion, cynicism and professional efficacy. Emotional regulation was measured using the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire scale by Gross & John ERQ measuring aspects of cognitive reappraisal strategies and aspects of expressive suppression strategies. While family support was measured using a scale adaptation and translation of the Perceived Social Support Family and Friend (PSS-Fa and PSS-Fr) scale by Procidano & Heller (1983) based on aspects of emotional support, information, and feedback. The subjects were N=120 sandwich generation workers. The results of this study are that there is a significant relationship between emotional regulation and family support with burnout in sandwich generation workers, where emotional regulation provides an effective contribution of 50.2% while family support is 41.4%.This suggests that workplace and family interventions aimed at enhancing coping strategies and support systems are critical for mitigating burnout in this sandwich generation.   Abstrak.Burnout merupakan reaksi jangka panjang terhadap stres secara emosional dan stres akibat dari pergesekan antara pekerja dan pekerjaannya. Adapun tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui hubungan kompleks antara regulasi emosi dan dukungan keluarga dengan masalah burnout pada generasi sandwich. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif korelasional dengan burnout sebagai varibel tergantung dan regulasi emosi serta dukungan keluarga sebagai variable bebas. Adapun pengukuran varibel tersebut menggunakan 3 skala yaitu skala Burnout diukur skala Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey berdasarkan aspek exhaustion, cynicism dan professional efficacy. Pada regulasi emosi diukur menggunakan skala Emotion Regulation Questionnaire oleh Gross & John ERQ yang mengukur aspek strategi cognitive reappraissal dan aspek strategi expressive suppression. Sedangkan dukungan keluarga diukur menggunakan skala yang diadaptasi dan translasi dari skala Perceived Social Support Family dan Friend (PSS-Fa dan PSS-Fr) oleh Procidano & Heller (1983) berdasarkan aspek dukungan emosional, informasi, dan umpan balik. Subjek merupakan pekerja generasi sandwich dengan jumlah N=120 subjek. Hasil penelitian ini adalah terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara regulasi emosi dan dukungan keluarga dengan burnout pada pekerja generasi sandwich, dimana regulasi emosi memberikan sumbangan efektif sebesar 50,2% sedangkan dukungan keluarga sebesar 41,4%. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa intervensi di tempat kerja dan keluarga yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan strategi koping stress dan sistem pendukung sangat penting untuk mengurangi kelelahan pada generasi sandwich ini.
Fatherlessness, Childhood Trauma, and Self-Harm in University Students: A Moderated Regression Analysis Arya Halbadika Fahlevi
Nusantara Journal of Behavioral and Social Science Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47679/njbss.202512944

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Self-harm among university students has emerged as an increasingly urgent mental-health concern globally, yet research examining culturally specific risk mechanisms remains limited, particularly in Indonesian contexts where paternal roles are socially salient and emotional disclosure is often constrained. This study investigates whether childhood trauma moderates the association between fatherlessness and self-harm tendencies among late-adolescent university students. Using a quantitative correlational design, 123 participants completed validated measures of fatherlessness, childhood trauma, and self-harm. Data were analyzed using simple regression and Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). Results indicated that fatherlessness positively predicts self-harm (β = 0.85, t = 17.75, p < .001) and childhood trauma is also strongly associated with self-harm (β = 0.65, t = 5.78, p < .001). More importantly, childhood trauma strengthened the positive relationship between fatherlessness and self-harm (interaction β = 0.14, t = 3.32, p = .001), demonstrating a quasi-moderation effect consistent with attachment disruption and developmental trauma frameworks. The final model explained 79.4% of the variance in self-harm, underscoring the combined role of paternal disengagement and early adversity in shaping students’ emotional vulnerability. These findings highlight the need for trauma-informed, family-aware mental-health services in higher-education settings, including early screening, psychoeducation, and resilience-building interventions for high-risk groups.   Abstrak: Perilaku melukai diri pada mahasiswa telah menjadi isu kesehatan mental yang semakin mendesak secara global, namun kajian yang menelaah mekanisme risiko berbasis konteks budaya masih terbatas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji apakah trauma masa kecil memoderasi hubungan antara kondisi tanpa sosok ayah (fatherlessness) dan kecenderungan melukai diri pada mahasiswa akhir remaja. Dengan menggunakan desain kuantitatif korelasional, sebanyak 123 partisipan mengisi instrumen terstandar mengenai fatherlessness, trauma masa kecil, dan perilaku melukai diri. Data dianalisis menggunakan regresi sederhana dan Analisis Regresi Moderasi (Moderated Regression Analysis/MRA). Hasil menunjukkan bahwa fatherlessness memprediksi perilaku melukai diri secara positif (β = 0.85, t = 17.75, p < .001) dan trauma masa kecil juga berasosiasi kuat dengan perilaku melukai diri (β = 0.65, t = 5.78, p < .001). Lebih jauh lagi, trauma masa kecil memperkuat hubungan positif antara fatherlessness dan perilaku melukai diri (β interaksi = 0.14, t = 3.32, p = .001), menunjukkan efek kuasi-moderasi yang konsisten dengan kerangka teori keterikatan dan trauma perkembangan. Model akhir menjelaskan 79.4% varians perilaku melukai diri, menegaskan peran gabungan keterlibatan ayah yang rendah dan pengalaman traumatis awal dalam membentuk kerentanan emosional mahasiswa. Temuan ini menekankan pentingnya layanan kesehatan mental berbasis trauma dan sensitif keluarga di lingkungan pendidikan tinggi, termasuk skrining dini, psikoedukasi, dan intervensi penguatan resiliensi bagi kelompok berisiko tinggi.
Reconstructing Positive Self-Image among Juvenile Inmates through Positive Interactive Counselling: A Strength-Based Approach to Psychosocial Rehabilitation Merinta Wira Ababiel; Jefri Setyawan; Mary Philia Elisabeth
Nusantara Journal of Behavioral and Social Science Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47679/njbss.202513144

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This exploratory study examines how a brief Positive Interactive Counselling (PIC) session can foster positive self-image among justice-involved adolescents in an Indonesian juvenile correctional facility. Beyond a community outreach activity, the work is framed as qualitative descriptive research with a clear theoretical contribution to Positive Psychology and Psychosocial Rehabilitation. Three participants (ages 16–17), purposively sampled, completed a single 60-minute group session combining guided reflection and peer sharing. Data (fieldnotes, participant worksheets, and in-session reflections) were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Three themes emerged: (1) a growing desire to make a positive impact coupled with personal responsibility; (2) recognition of self-potential linked to skills and long-term goals; and (3) spiritual strength as a stabilizing foundation in adversity. Empirically, the session elicited counter-stereotypic self-descriptions and visible peer affirmation; observed changes included increased self-confidence, self-awareness, and perceived readiness for social reintegration. Conceptually, findings illuminate how PIC may support self-reconstruction by aligning with autonomy, competence, and relatedness needs while normalizing hope and meaning-making in a culturally resonant setting. Practically, the study demonstrates a low-resource, replicable protocol suitable for constrained custodial contexts and points to directions for longitudinal and multi-site evaluation.   Abstrak: Studi eksploratif ini menelaah bagaimana satu sesi singkat Positive Interactive Counselling (PIC) dapat membangun citra diri positif pada remaja binaan di sebuah lembaga pemasyarakatan anak di Indonesia. Melampaui kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat, penelitian ini diposisikan sebagai studi kualitatif deskriptif dengan kontribusi teoretis yang jelas terhadap Psikologi Positif dan Rehabilitasi Psikososial. Tiga partisipan (usia 16–17 tahun) yang dipilih secara purposif mengikuti satu sesi kelompok berdurasi 60 menit yang memadukan refleksi terarah dan peer sharing. Data (catatan lapangan, lembar kerja partisipan, dan refleksi selama sesi) dianalisis menggunakan reflexive thematic analysis. Tiga tema utama muncul: (1) meningkatnya keinginan memberi dampak positif yang disertai tanggung jawab pribadi; (2) pengenalan potensi diri yang terhubung dengan keterampilan dan tujuan jangka panjang; dan (3) kekuatan spiritual sebagai landasan stabil dalam menghadapi kesulitan. Secara empiris, sesi ini memunculkan deskripsi diri yang berlawanan dengan stigma serta afirmasi sejawat yang tampak; perubahan yang diamati meliputi peningkatan kepercayaan diri, kesadaran diri, dan kesiapan untuk reintegrasi sosial. Secara konseptual, temuan menunjukkan bahwa PIC dapat mendukung rekonstruksi diri dengan menyelaraskan kebutuhan otonomi, kompetensi, dan keterhubungan, sekaligus menormalisasi harapan dan pemaknaan dalam konteks budaya yang relevan. Secara praktis, studi ini mendemonstrasikan protokol berbiaya rendah yang dapat direplikasi di lingkungan pemasyarakatan yang terbatas, serta membuka arah evaluasi longitudinal dan multi-situs.
Parental Bereavement and Academic Resilience in Indonesian Adolescents: Emotion Regulation as Mediator and Social Support as Protective Factor Lynda Yenie Listaunsanti; Jefri Setyawan
Nusantara Journal of Behavioral and Social Science Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47679/njbss.202513244

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Parental bereavement represents one of the most profound emotional disruptions in adolescence, yet its academic implications remain underexplored, particularly in relation to how emotional regulation interacts with social support to sustain academic performance. This qualitative phenomenological study investigated the adaptive processes of two 18-year-old students in Surabaya who experienced parental loss, aiming to understand how they navigated grief while remaining engaged in learning. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and classroom observation, then analyzed using thematic analysis. Four themes emerged: academic resilience, emotion regulation, social support, and negative emotional experiences. Findings reveal that despite emotional disruptions and social stigma, both students demonstrated perseverance, reflective help-seeking, and meaning-making abilities, supported by cognitive reappraisal and culturally grounded coping (e.g., sabar, ikhlas, prayer). Emotion regulation served as a mediating mechanism linking bereavement to academic resilience, while peer and family support acted as protective buffers fostering motivation and emotional stability. Practically, this study underscores the need for grief-sensitive pedagogy and teacher training in emotional scaffolding to support bereaved students’ adjustment. Theoretically, the study extends Academic Resilience Theory (Cassidy, 2016) by positioning emotion regulation as a mediating mechanism and social support as a key protective factor in the context of parental loss.   Abstrak: Kehilangan orang tua merupakan salah satu pengalaman emosional paling mendalam pada masa remaja, namun dampaknya terhadap capaian akademik masih belum banyak diteliti. Penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologis ini mengeksplorasi proses adaptasi dua siswa berusia 18 tahun di Surabaya yang mengalami kehilangan orang tua, dengan tujuan memahami bagaimana mereka mengelola duka sembari tetap terlibat dalam proses pembelajaran. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam dan observasi kelas, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan analisis tematik. Empat tema utama ditemukan: resiliensi akademik, regulasi emosi, dukungan sosial, dan pengalaman emosional negatif. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa meskipun mengalami gangguan emosi dan stigma sosial, kedua peserta mampu menunjukkan ketekunan, perilaku pencarian bantuan yang reflektif, dan kemampuan memaknai pengalaman, yang didukung oleh reappraisal kognitif dan strategi koping berbasis budaya (misalnya sabar, ikhlas, dan doa). Regulasi emosi berperan sebagai mekanisme mediasi yang menghubungkan pengalaman kehilangan dengan resiliensi akademik, sementara dukungan dari teman sebaya dan keluarga berfungsi sebagai faktor protektif yang memperkuat motivasi dan stabilitas emosional. Secara praktis, temuan ini menegaskan pentingnya penerapan pedagogi sensitif-duka dan pelatihan guru terkait emotional scaffolding dalam mendukung proses adaptasi siswa yang berduka. Penelitian ini memperluas penerapan Academic Resilience Theory (Cassidy, 2016) dengan menempatkan regulasi emosi sebagai mekanisme mediasi dan dukungan sosial sebagai faktor protektif dalam konteks kehilangan orang tua.
Contribution of Negative Life Events to the Emergence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Internally Displaced Persons in Cameroon Hassan Njifon Nsangou; Martial Nguegno Fouadjo; Ntjam Ewane Epote Marie-Chantal
Nusantara Journal of Behavioral and Social Science Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47679/njbss.202617453

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This study examines the contribution of negative life events to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder among internally displaced persons affected by the socio-political crisis in the North-West and South-West regions of Cameroon. The sample consisted of ten participants living in an informal resettlement site, exposed to prolonged precarious living conditions and repeated traumatic experiences. A mixed-method approach was employed, combining semi-structured clinical interviews with standardized assessment scales. Results from the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire-Short Form indicated that 70% of participants experienced at least one form of childhood maltreatment or neglect, primarily emotional and physical, with some cases of severe sexual abuse. The Impact of Event Scale-Revised revealed clinically significant post-traumatic distress among all participants. Qualitative analysis highlighted the use of various defense mechanisms (denial, dissociation, projection, displacement, social withdrawal, repression, regression) mobilized to regulate emotional intensity and preserve psychological stability. Life trajectories were characterized by cumulative stressors (early losses, abuse, economic hardship, family conflicts, bereavement) interacting with childhood trauma. Clinical manifestations included intrusive memories, nightmares, phobias, sleep disturbances, and emotional instability. The study emphasizes the importance of integrative psychosocial interventions that consider the overall life course of internally displaced persons.
Artificial Intelligence: A Transformative Solution to Educational Accessibility Issues for Learners with Special Needs Ajibade Isaac Olufisayo
Nusantara Journal of Behavioral and Social Science Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47679/njbss.202618353

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is creating new opportunities to improve educational accessibility for learners with special needs and disabilities. However, barriers such as inaccessible learning materials, communication difficulties, inflexible instruction, inadequate assistive technologies, limited teacher competence, poor infrastructure, and unequal technology access continue to restrict participation. This paper examines AI as a transformative solution to these challenges, focusing on learners with visual, hearing, intellectual, communication, learning, physical, autism, multiple, and emotional or behavioural disabilities. It discusses applications including computer vision, speech recognition, adaptive learning, intelligent tutoring, natural language processing, generative AI, personalised learning, and AI-supported assessment. Despite its potential to improve accessibility, communication, engagement, and independence, concerns remain regarding bias, privacy, affordability, infrastructure, and ethical governance. The paper advocates human-centred, inclusive, and equitable AI implementation.
Children in the Digital Age: Health, Behavioral, Learning Impacts, and Management Strategies Rishikesh Upadhyay
Nusantara Journal of Behavioral and Social Science Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47679/njbss.202619053

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The growing reliance on digital technology among children and adolescents is becoming a noticeable global trend. While these technologies offer valuable opportunities to enhance learning and modernize educational practices, they also disrupt traditional methods and reshape how young people interact, think, and develop. Digital tools are not only embedded in everyday life-they are actively transforming social relationships, personal identities, and even our understanding of what it means to be human in a digitally connected world. As these technologies continue to influence behavior, health, and education, it is crucial to examine both their potential benefits and unintended consequences. This article explores how deeply digital technologies are impacting children’s development, highlighting the complex and evolving role they play in shaping the future of society. The findings have important practical implications for parents, schools, teachers, and policymakers, emphasizing the need to promote balanced digital engagement, strengthen digital literacy, and develop evidence-informed policies that support children's healthy development and well-being.