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KONSELOR
ISSN : 14129760     EISSN : 25415948     DOI : 10.24036/0202312427-0-86
The aim of this journal is to publish articles dedicated to the latest outstanding developments in the field of counseling. This journal encompasses the applications of religious counseling, schools counseling, mental health, assessment, supervision in counseling, sexual abuse, violence addition counseling, multi-cultural counseling, crisis intervention, trauma counseling, ITC in counseling, counseling career, spiritual counseling, marriage and family counseling, counseling and psychotherapy, and counseling in all setting
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The Relationship between Digital Literacy, Career Guidance, and Students’ Career Planning Wa Ode Husniah; Maria Ulfa; Amanda Putri Aulia
KONSELOR Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026): KONSELOR
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/02026151164-0-86

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Digital transformation has significantly altered the manner in which students access and interpret career information, thereby increasing the relevance of digital literacy and career guidance for career planning at the secondary education level. This research investigates the relationships among digital literacy, career guidance, and the career-planning tendencies of senior high school students. A quantitative cross-sectional design was employed, involving 150 senior high school students in Baubau City, Indonesia, selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected utilizing a self-report instrument developed based on theoretical frameworks and tested for validity and reliability within this study. Data analysis was performed using multiple linear regression. The findings indicate that digital literacy and career guidance are positively and significantly correlated with students' career planning, both concurrently and independently, with the model accounting for 35.9% of the variance in career planning. These results suggest that students' career planning is linked to their ability to manage digital-based career information and the reflective support provided through school-based career guidance services. This study offers empirical evidence derived from the context of secondary education in Indonesia, demonstrating the relationship between digital literacy and career guidance in fostering students' career-planning orientation.
Parental Acceptance of Children with Cerebral Palsy among Muslim Families: A Qualitative Study on Indicators, Influencing Factors, and Challenges within a Family Counseling Framework N Nurhastuti; Afdal Afdal; Miftahul Fikri; Syari Yuliana
KONSELOR Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026): KONSELOR
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/02026151172-0-86

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Parental acceptance is crucial for the development and well-being of children with cerebral palsy, yet it remains insufficiently studied within Muslim family settings. This research aims to examine the types of acceptance, the factors influencing them, and the challenges faced by Muslim parents of children with cerebral palsy in Padang, Indonesia, through the lens of family counselling. A qualitative case study approach was adopted, involving five parents of children with cerebral palsy at the Gadang Cerebral Palsy Foundation. Data collection involved in-depth face-to-face interviews and documentation, followed by thematic analysis. Findings showed that all five parents exhibited five main aspects of acceptance: (1) understanding children’s feelings, (2) recognising children’s rights, (3) understanding children’s expressions and desires, (4) respecting children’s differences, and (5) fulfilling children’s needs. Acceptance was mainly influenced by knowledge, personal experience, family support, and socioeconomic status, whereas hope and career considerations had less effect. Nonetheless, parents encountered significant challenges, such as parenting stress, limited social support, and difficulties in understanding their children’s physical, psychological, emotional, and communicative traits. These insights underscore the urgent necessity for structured family counselling programmes addressing parental stress and enhancing acceptance capacity among Muslim families caring for children with cerebral palsy.
Integrating Social Support, Digital Competence, and Academic Self-Efficacy to Predict Academic Stress Among University Students: A PLS-SEM Analysis Muhammad Al Fikhri; Zadrian Ardi; Ade Herdian Putra
KONSELOR Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026): KONSELOR
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/02026151174-0-86

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Academic stress is one of the main problems faced by university students, especially in the context of increasingly digitised learning. This study aims to analyse the roles of social support and digital competence in academic stress, and to test the function of academic self-efficacy as a mediating and moderating variable in this relationship. This study uses a quantitative, survey-based approach, involving 888 students as respondents. Data were collected using a Likert-scale questionnaire and analysed using Partial Least Squares-based Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). The results show that social support significantly affects digital competence and academic self-efficacy. Digital competence and academic self-efficacy also have significant effects on academic stress, but in opposite directions. Mediation analysis revealed that social support has multiple indirect mechanisms for academic stress via digital competence and academic self-efficacy. In addition, the moderation results showed that academic self-efficacy can alter the strength of the relationship between social support and digital competence in relation to academic stress. These findings confirm that student academic stress is influenced by the complex interaction between social, psychological, and digital factors. This study contributes to the development of a conceptual model of academic stress and provides practical implications for strengthening guidance and counselling services in higher education.
A Literature Review on First-Time Parents: Factors Associated with Coparenting in Infant Care and Implications for Counseling Practice Fairuz Calista Nur Fadhila; Sri Redatin Retno Pudjiati; Santy Yanuar Pranawati
KONSELOR Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026): KONSELOR
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/02026151177-0-86

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The transition to first-time parenthood is a challenging developmental period that can potentially influence the quality of the coparenting relationship. This narrative literature review examines factors that impact coparenting among parents of their first child. The review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines, focusing on studies published between 2020 and 2025. An initial search identified 2020 articles, of which 10 studies met the inclusion criteria for detailed analysis. The criteria for this review include peer-reviewed scientific articles that discuss factors or determinants of coparenting among new parents during the transition to parenthood. Findings from this review identified various factors associated with coparenting across three main levels: individual, family, and extrafamilial. The review found that at the individual level, factors such as parental mental health, reflective function, gender role expectations, parenting beliefs, nurturing beliefs, childhood maltreatment history, parenting and coparenting styles from the family of origin, and infant characteristics were influential. At the family level, factors such as prenatal marital conflict, positive prenatal couple behaviour, destructive conflict, conflict management skills, maternal gate-closing behaviour, daily coparenting practices, and partner task allocation were significant. Finally, at the extrafamilial level, social crises related to health and social support, as well as work and financial conditions, are shaped by sociocultural factors. Moreover, the findings highlight the importance of a holistic understanding of coparenting influences to enrich theoretical knowledge and provide a strong foundation for developing more effective, family-specific interventions.
A Pre-Experimental Study on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Enhancing Self-Confidence among Juvenile Inmates in an Indonesian Juvenile Correctional Facility Dodi Priyatmo Silondae; Abdur Rahmat; J Jahada; A Aspin; Nadia Putri
KONSELOR Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026): KONSELOR
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/02026152181-0-86

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Children and adolescents undergoing rehabilitation at Juvenile Correctional Institutions are vulnerable to psychological problems, including low self-confidence, which may hinder rehabilitation and social reintegration. This study aimed to provide preliminary evidence on the implementation of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to improve the mental health of juvenile inmates, particularly self-confidence, at Lembaga Pembinaan Khusus Anak Kelas II Kendari. This study employed a quantitative approach using a one-group pretest–posttest pre-experimental design. The participants consisted of eight juvenile inmates aged 15–17 years, selected through purposive sampling. The instrument used was a self-confidence scale developed based on Lauster’s five aspects of self-confidence, namely belief in one’s abilities, optimism, objectivity, responsibility, and rationality, which met the validity and reliability criteria. The cognitive behavioural therapy intervention was delivered over six group counselling sessions. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The findings indicated an increase in the self-confidence scores of juvenile inmates after receiving the cognitive behavioural therapy intervention, with a significant difference between pretest and posttest scores. The effect size calculation yielded an r value of 0.595, which falls into the large effect category. This finding indicates that the cognitive behavioural therapy intervention had a strong influence on the observed changes in scores. Overall, the findings provide preliminary insight into the potential use of cognitive behavioural therapy as a psychological service to help improve the self-confidence of juvenile inmates in Juvenile Correctional Institutions.
Character Strengths of Indonesian Secondary Students in the Digital Age Abie Syifa Mahendra; M Muslikah
KONSELOR Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026): KONSELOR
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/02026152185-0-86

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The digital era raises questions about how students' character strengths operate in technology-saturated environments. This study aimed to map character strengths profiles across three Indonesian secondary school types—Islamic (MA), general (SMA), and vocational (SMK)—and to compare these profiles by gender. A sequential explanatory mixed-methods design was used. Quantitative data were collected from 360 students using an adapted VIA Inventory of Strengths questionnaire; qualitative data were gathered through in-depth interviews with nine purposively selected students. Quantitative analyses included descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, effect sizes (Cohen's d) interpreted using Gignac & Szodorai's (2016) guidelines, and thematic analysis. Three main findings emerged. First, Hope and Gratitude were consistently high across all three school types, while Creativity, Perspective, and Leadership were consistently low. Second, gender differences varied by school type: significant differences were found in MA and SMK. Third, qualitative interviews revealed that students with low self-reported creativity still described creative ideas when asked directly. In practice, these findings suggest that school counselors might supplement questionnaires with open-ended questions. Limitations include non-probability sampling, cross-sectional design, and single-item measures.  
Group Psychoeducation and Academic Buoyancy: A Pilot Comparison of Role-Playing and Self-Instruction Techniques Hadziq Muhibbuddin; M Muslikah
KONSELOR Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026): KONSELOR
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/02026152194-0-86

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Academic buoyancy refers to a student’s ability to persevere and recover from daily academic challenges such as assignments, evaluations, and performance pressures. It is especially vital during adolescence, particularly for high school students, as it supports academic success and helps them adapt. This study examines how group psychoeducation—using role-playing and self-instruction techniques—can improve high school students’ academic buoyancy. A quasi-experimental design with repeated measures was used, involving two groups: one using role-playing and the other self-instruction, each with seven students. Participants were purposively selected and randomly assigned to groups. Each group attended six 90-minute sessions. Academic buoyancy was assessed at three points—before, immediately after, and two weeks post-intervention—using the Academic Buoyancy Scale (ABS). Results from a Mixed ANOVA showed significant increases in buoyancy scores from pretest to posttest in both groups (p < .001), with a large effect size (ηp² = 1.000). The main effect of group was also significant (p < .001; ηp² = .679), indicating differences in effectiveness between the two methods. A significant interaction between time and group (p = .031; ηp² = .333) revealed differing patterns of improvement over time. These results confirm that both techniques improve academic buoyancy, though their effects vary in magnitude and duration.
The Impact of Toxic Workplace Environment, Work Role Overload, and Financial Anxiety on Workplace Stress: Islamic Workplace Spirituality as a Buffer Rehan Sapto Rosada; Suliyanto Suliyanto; Nur Wening; Eka Pariyanti
KONSELOR Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026): KONSELOR
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Lecturers in Indonesian universities frequently encounter demanding working conditions, including toxic interpersonal environments, heavy role responsibilities, and concerns about financial security. These pressures are often linked to psychological strain and reduced well-being. However, the extent to which Islamic workplace spirituality can buffer the impact of such demands remains insufficiently explored. This study examines the effects of toxic workplace environment, work role overload, and financial anxiety on workplace stress, while also testing the moderating role of Islamic workplace spirituality. A total of 220 lecturers from Indonesian higher education institutions participated in this study. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed through Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results show that toxic workplace environment significantly increases workplace stress (β = .13, p = .04). Work role overload also has a significant association with workplace stress; however, the direction is negative (β = −.52, p < .001), contrary to the proposed hypothesis. Financial anxiety does not significantly affect workplace stress (β = .02, p = .36) and does not moderate the influence of toxic workplace environment on workplace stress (β = −.87, p = .07). Islamic workplace spirituality moderates the relationship between work role overload and workplace stress (β = −.23, p < .001), but it does not moderate the association between toxic workplace environment and workplace stress (β = .04, p = .31). These findings suggest that relational conditions in the academic workplace are more salient in explaining lecturers’ stress than financial concerns, while spirituality functions as a protective resource mainly for task-related pressures. The study highlights the importance of counseling support, coping reinforcement, and healthier interpersonal climates in higher education institutions.
Revisiting Technology Acceptance in School Counseling Practice: Insights from TAM Literature Nurdiana Nurdiana; Farida Kurniawati
KONSELOR Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026): KONSELOR
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/02026152199-0-86

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Technology integration in school counseling has grown, yet counselors’ acceptance varies across studies and remains under-synthesized. This systematic review explores technology acceptance in school counseling through the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Using the PRISMA framework, we analyzed 13 empirical studies published from 2016 to 2026, selected from multiple academic databases. A thematic synthesis examined counselors’ views on technology, factors influencing acceptance, and implementation hurdles. Results show that counselors generally view technology favorably, mainly for administrative tasks, communication, and ensuring service continuity. Nonetheless, positive perceptions did not always lead to wider adoption, particularly in direct counseling. Influencing factors include digital skills, self-efficacy, institutional support, and ethical issues, indicating that acceptance varies by task and context. This review affirms TAM's usefulness in understanding counselors’ tech acceptance and highlights how professional, institutional, and ethical factors influence implementation—explaining why positive perceptions don’t always lead to sustained use.
Challenges and Opportunities of Postmodernism in Christian Counseling: A Conceptual Review of Theological and Epistemological Integration Lucyana Senjaya; Junifrius Gultom
KONSELOR Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026): KONSELOR
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/02026152200-0-86

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Combining postmodern epistemology with Christian counseling prompts core questions about truth, narrative identity, and relational healing. Objective: This study explores the tensions and opportunities that emerge when postmodern therapeutic methods intersect with Christian theological principles. A systematic review of the literature was conducted across five databases: ERIC, Scopus, Garuda Garba, Google Scholar, and Dimensions. The search was limited to peer-reviewed journal articles published in English or Indonesian from 2007 to 2026. Out of 4,505 records initially retrieved, 377 were downloaded for screening. After applying specific inclusion and exclusion criteria—such as focusing on peer-reviewed articles (IC1) and the date range (IC2)—15 articles were included in the final review. Foundational works prior to 2007 (e.g., Blanton, 2004, 2005; Watson, 2004) are cited only for background and are not included in the analysed set. The literature highlights three main themes: (1) the conditional potential for integrating narrative and relational postmodern techniques within Christian counseling; (2) ongoing philosophical and theological tensions—particularly about epistemological relativism and scepticism toward grand narratives—that scholars discuss from differing viewpoints without reaching consensus; and (3) notable gaps in counselor education and methodological implementation. The integration of postmodern insights into Christian counseling is still debated and depends heavily on context. The link between postmodern epistemology and Christian theology calls for a critical, selective, and theologically responsible engagement rather than unrestricted adoption.