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INDONESIA
Indonesian Counseling and Psychology
ISSN : 27757587     EISSN : 2776740X     DOI : https://doi.org/10.24114/icp
Indonesian Counseling and Psychology is an-Opened Access journal and published twice a year every June and December. 1. school guidance and counseling 2. career counseling 3. higher educational guidance and counseling 4. mental health 5. assessment 6. supervision in counseling 7. spiritual counseling 8. multi-cultural counseling 9. educational psychology 10. guidance and counseling media 11. IT in guidance and counseling 12. individual developmental problems 13. Behavior adjustment and modification
Articles 116 Documents
Strategies for Islamic Guidance and Counseling Students in Overcoming Academic Procrastination Awliana; Rofika Duri; Zamratul Aini
INDONESIAN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): INDONESIAN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/hn3cf480

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Academic procrastination is a common phenomenon among college students and is closely related to time management and self-regulation skills. This study aims to identify the strategies used by students in the Islamic Guidance and Counseling Program at UIN Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh, to overcome academic procrastination. This study employs a qualitative approach using a descriptive-analytical method. The research subjects consisted of five students from the class of 2024 selected through purposive sampling, with the criteria being active students experiencing academic procrastination. Data collection was conducted through observation and in-depth interviews, followed by analysis using NVivo software. The results indicate that all respondents experienced academic procrastination, including delaying the start and completion of assignments, late submission of assignments, a gap between plans and execution, and a tendency to choose more enjoyable activities over completing academic tasks. Contributing factors included internal factors such as fear of failure, perfectionism, low motivation, suboptimal emotional regulation, and mood dependency, as well as external factors such as social media distractions and a busy organizational activity schedule. The impacts experienced by students included increased anxiety, stress, guilt, rushing to complete tasks, and suboptimal academic performance. The strategies students use to overcome procrastination include breaking tasks into smaller parts, setting priorities, creating to-do lists, limiting social media use, reflecting on academic goals, starting with the easiest parts, and training themselves to begin without waiting for the right mood. These findings indicate that academic procrastination is closely linked to time management and self-regulation skills, which need to be continuously developed.
The Relationship Between Emotional Regulation and Anxiety Levels in Early Adult Women in Long Distance Marriage Novia Aira Fitri; Nurmina
INDONESIAN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): INDONESIAN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/d8rs9e58

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This study aims to determine the relationship between emotional regulation and anxiety levels in early adult women undergoing long-distance marriage. This study uses a quantitative approach with a correlational design. The research subjects were 155 early adult women undergoing long-distance marriage who were selected using a purposive sampling technique. The instrument used was the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ) to measure cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression strategies, which consists of 10 items with a 7-point Likert scale, and the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS) anxiety subscale which consists of 14 items with a 4-point Likert scale. Data analysis was carried out using multiple regression and hypothesis testing was carried out with simultaneous F tests, partial t tests, and coefficient of determination tests. The results showed that emotional regulation was related to anxiety simultaneously by obtaining a sig. value. The F test was 0.003 <0.05, and the partial t test results also showed that cognitive reappraisal strategies had no relationship with anxiety obtained a sig. 0.724 > 0.05 and expressive suppression was found to be related to anxiety obtained a sig. 0.001 <0.05, and the results of the determination coefficient test obtained an R Square value of 0.072. This means that emotional regulation strategies contribute to the anxiety variable with a proportion of 7.2% while the rest is explained by other factors outside the research model. These findings indicate that emotional regulation is an important factor in maintaining psychological well-being in early adult women in long-distance relationships. Therefore, it is important to understand how emotional regulation strategies can be optimized in facing the dynamics of long-distance marriage.
The Effect of Gratitude on Social Comparison Among Emerging Adulthood TikTok Users in Padang City Khairunnisa, Aisha Nabila; Damra, Hanny Rufaidah; Akbar, Amin
INDONESIAN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): INDONESIAN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/4ggp2j89

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The rapid growth of social media use, particularly TikTok, has increased individuals’ exposure to curated representations of others’ lives, which may intensify social comparison processes. This study aims to examine the effect of gratitude on social comparison among emerging adulthood TikTok users in Padang City. A quantitative approach with a simple linear regression design was employed. The participants consisted of 235 emerging adults aged 18–25 years who actively use TikTok, selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using standardized measurement scales of gratitude and social comparison. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS 25. The results revealed that gratitude has a negative and significant effect on social comparison (β = -0.331; p = 0.000), with a contribution of 10.9% (R² = 0.109). These findings indicate that individuals with higher levels of gratitude tend to engage less in social comparison. This study highlights the role of gratitude as a protective psychological factor in mitigating the negative impact of social media use and suggests that fostering gratitude may support healthier self-evaluation processes among emerging adults in digital environment.
Need-Based Development of Out-Of-School Guidance and Counseling Services to Strengthen Self-Identity of Karang Taruna Youth Siska Putri Ayu; Maslina; Inayah Ridhayanti Qarimah; A Nurainun Jariah; Aswar; Ryan Hidayat Rafiola
INDONESIAN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): INDONESIAN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/bw2x5s44

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This study aims to design a needs-based Out-of-School Guidance and Counseling program to strengthen self-identity and career readiness among members of the “X” Karang Taruna youth organization in Bantaeng Regency. A qualitative case study approach was used. The instruments employed were observation and interviews. The subjects of this study were 30 Karang Taruna members aged 16–25 years. Data analysis was conducted using thematic analysis, which included open coding, thematic grouping, and interpretation of meaning. Data from observations and interviews were transcribed verbatim and then categorized into main themes such as self-confidence, career, and life skills. The research results revealed three main issues: low self-efficacy and anxiety when speaking in public, an unclear career path, and limited life skills. This program comprises three components: Public Speaking Training, Career Planning Guidance, and Life Skills Training, and is proposed as a community-based counseling model to address psychosocial issues in non-formal youth settings.
Implementation Of Website-Based E-Counseling KOCAS (Student Confession Box) As A Medium For Disclosing Student Problems Magfiratul Hidayah; Nurhikmah H; Rina Asriani Bakri; M. Fiqri Syahril
INDONESIAN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): INDONESIAN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/fs4j3048

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This research examines the implementation of Website-Based E-Counseling KOCAS (Student Complaint Box) as a Media for Disclosing Student Problems in Schools. Guidance and counseling teachers can use media to help provide services to students. One of them is with a problem box, both physical and digital, which can provide students with a space to express problems without fear, helping counselors understand and handle problems proactively. Guidance and counseling have a very important role in the academic, social and emotional development of students, but there are still many negative stigmas attached to BK services in schools, especially at SMAN 1 Bulukumba. This study aims to analyze the implementation of E-Counseling Student Complaint Box (KOCAS) as a digital instrument in supporting more efficient service transformation and changing negative perspectives and stigmas as well as the limited implementation of guidance and counseling services for students in schools. The type of research is development research with data collection techniques used are interviews and questionnaires. The results of the study indicate that the website-based e-counseling system KOCAS (Student Confession Box) as a medium for students to express their problems at school has shown positive responses and is acceptable. A small group trial of 10 students with a counselor showed very positive (high) responses and is therefore acceptable. These findings indicate that the e-counseling system KOCAS is effective in helping students express emotions, uncover problems, strengthen the relationship between counselors and students, and eliminate the negative stigma surrounding guidance and counseling services.
The Impact of Fatherless On Authentic Happiness in Female Students At State Vocational School 1 Binjai Muhammad Ridwan; Nurul Hasanah; Lendra Faqrurrowzi
INDONESIAN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): INDONESIAN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/icp.v6i1.71747

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This study aims to determine the impact of Fatherless on Authentic Happiness in female students at SMK Negeri 1 Binjai and uses a quantitative method with a purposive sampling technique. The data collection technique uses a questionnaire distribution using Google Form. The sample of this study amounted to 47 female students of class XII SMK Negeri 1 Binjai. To test the hypothesis proposed in this study, the study used the help of the SPSS Statistic 23 software application for Windows 8. The findings of this study are: (1) The significance value obtained by the variable is smaller than the reference value, namely 0.000 <0.05 so it can be concluded that there is an Impact of Fatherless on Authentic Happiness in female students at SMK Negeri 1 Binjai. (2) The results of the R Square test are 9% of the Fatherless variable influencing Authentic Happiness in female students, the rest is influenced by other variables not examined in this study. (3) Anova table obtained a significance value = 0.031 while the H_o criteria are rejected if p < 0.031. So, the results of this simple regression test can be interpreted that H_a which states that the Impact of Fatherless influences Authentic Happiness in female students is accepted, and the consequence of H_o is rejected. So it can be said that the proposed hypothesis is that there is an Impact of Fatherless on Authentic Happiness in female students at SMK Negeri 1 Binjai.
Emotional Leakage in Everyday School Interactions: A Descriptive Study of Grade VI Students Timothy Jacob; Fitriah Assagaff
INDONESIAN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): INDONESIAN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/tp7z6361

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Hidden emotional struggle is often difficult to identify in school settings because students may present themselves as calm, happy, or socially functional while still experiencing discomfort, stress, or unexpressed emotion. This study examined how small behaviours and body language may reveal hidden emotional struggle in everyday social interaction among peers through the theoretical lens of Paul Ekman’s concept of emotional leakage. Using a descriptive quantitative design, data were collected through a seven-item Google Forms questionnaire administered to 20 Grade VI students at Cendekia Harapan School over two days. The survey focused on students’ observations of incongruent emotional presentation, their attention to subtle nonverbal cues, their own experiences of hiding emotion, and their views about the mental-health effects of prolonged concealment. The findings showed that 70% of participants had seen someone appear happy while seeming nervous or uncomfortable, 75% reported having hidden their own emotions, and 95% believed that hiding emotions for too long can affect mental health. These findings suggest that students already recognize nonverbal signs of emotional incongruence in daily life. The study contributes a school-based descriptive account of how emotional leakage is perceived by children and argues for emotionally supportive, non-diagnostic approaches to social-emotional learning in primary education.  
The Effectiveness of Behavioral Counseling in Reducing Temperamental Behavior among Students at MTsS MUQ Pagar Air Putri Rizka Humaira; Fakhri Yacob
INDONESIAN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): INDONESIAN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/d4qm9443

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This study aims to examine the effectiveness of behavioral counseling in reducing students' temperamental behavior. The research employed a quantitative approach using a pre-experimental method with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The subjects consisted of 7 seventh-grade students of MTsS MUQ Pagar Air Banda Aceh who were selected through purposive sampling based on their high levels of temperamental behavior. Data were collected using a questionnaire covering the aspects of emotionality, activity, and sociability. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, the Shapiro-Wilk normality test, paired sample t-test, and N-Gain analysis with the assistance of IBM SPSS Statistics version 25. The results showed that the mean pretest score of 66.86 decreased to 25.71 in the posttest. The paired sample t-test revealed a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05, indicating a significant difference before and after the treatment. The average N-Gain score of 0.61 was categorized as moderately effective. Therefore, behavioral counseling using the operant conditioning technique was found to be effective in reducing students' temperamental behavior. These findings are expected to encourage readers to further analyze the role of behavioral counseling services as an appropriate intervention strategy in helping students develop self-control and more adaptive behavior within the school environment.
Between Entertainment and Rest: The Role of Self-regulation in Overcoming Bedtime procrastination Among Working College Students Tasya Ulfaningsi; Hanny Rufaidah Damra
INDONESIAN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): INDONESIAN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY
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Working students face a double burden of academic and work responsibilities, making them prone to bedtime procrastination. This study aims to examine the effect of self-regulation on bedtime procrastination among working students. A quantitative regression design was employed. Participants consisted of 175 active undergraduate students working part-time, recruited through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using simple linear regression with IBM SPSS 27 version. The results indicate that self-regulation has a significant negative effect on bedtime procrastination among working students (F = 74.899; p < 0.001). The R² value of 0.302 indicates that self-regulation accounts for 30.2% of the variance in bedtime procrastination, while the remaining 69.8% is influenced by other variables not examined in this study. This means that the higher a working student’s self-regulation ability, the lower their tendency to delay going to sleep. These findings underscore the importance of developing self-regulation skills as a means to improve both the quality and quantity of sleep among working students.
The Effect of Body Image and Self-Acceptance on Dieting among Early Adult Women in Fitness Studios Winadia Warnarana Ardiani; Idha Rahayuningsih
INDONESIAN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): INDONESIAN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/icp.v6i2.74428

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Aesthetic pressure in fitness environments often drives early adult women to engage in dieting influenced by psychological dynamics. This study examined the influence of body image and self-acceptance on diet behavior among early adult women in dance studios. Using a quantitative associative approach with a survey design, the study involved 139 women aged 18–40 years from Dewi Dance Studio and La Dinda Club Lamongan through saturated sampling. Data were collected using three psychological scales and analyzed with multiple linear regression using JASP software. Results showed body image and self-acceptance simultaneously influenced diet behavior significantly (F = 10.28; p < 0.001). Partially, body image had a positive effect (β = 0.261; p = 0.001), while self-acceptance had a negative effect (β = −0.261; p = 0.001), contributing 13.1% to diet behavior variance. These findings provide a foundation for readers to critically analyze the shift in dieting motives within fitness environments and the urgency of integrating psychological interventions into fitness programs.

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