Empowerment Counseling Journal
Empowerment Counseling Journal focuses on field research and literature reviews in counseling. The journal aims to explore the theoretical foundations, practical applications, and innovations in counseling services across various settings. It is committed to advancing professional knowledge and practices in counseling by publishing scholarly works that contribute to personal, social, educational, and vocational development.
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<![CDATA[Counselor Adaptation to the Impact of Social Media on Students' Mental Health and Identity ]]>
<![CDATA[Zikry Latupasjana]]>;
<![CDATA[Hanisa Afrianti]]>;
<![CDATA[Mauna Tasya Siregar]]>;
<![CDATA[Muhammad Wahbi Wido]]>;
<![CDATA[Niken Novia Fitri]]>
<![CDATA[ Empowerment Counseling Journal Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): June 2025 ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Program Studi Bimbingan Konseling, Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Ilmu Keguruan UIN Bukittinggi ]]>
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DOI: 10.30983/empowermentcounselingjournal.v1i1.9689
<![CDATA[The omnipresent nature of social media in university students' daily experiences has generated unprecedented challenges for mental health professionals in higher education environments. This research examines how counselors modify their methodologies to respond to social media's evolving influence on student psychological wellbeing and identity development. Utilizing semi-structured interviews with 42 university counselors throughout Southeast Asia alongside quantitative data from 215 student surveys, this study identifies critical adaptation techniques that strengthen counseling effectiveness in contemporary digital contexts. Results indicate that effective counselors implement comprehensive strategies including: enhancing technological competency, incorporating specialized social media evaluation instruments, developing targeted intervention frameworks, and advocating digital health practices. The data demonstrates that counselors who successfully adapt their approaches achieve higher student participation rates and superior outcomes when addressing social media-related psychological distress. This research expands the emerging knowledge base regarding technology-informed therapeutic practices and establishes an adaptation framework for counselors that integrates conventional counseling methodologies with essential digital-era skills]]>
<![CDATA[An Analysis of Fisher’s Theory of Spiritual Well-Being from al-Ghazali’s Perspective ]]>
<![CDATA[Warlan Sukandar]]>
<![CDATA[ Empowerment Counseling Journal Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): June 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30983/empowermentcounselingjournal.v1i1.9691
<![CDATA[Spiritual well-being is an essential dimension of human life that reflects the harmony of one's relationship with the self, others, the environment, and God. John W. Fisher developed a model of spiritual well-being comprising four relational domains, which has been widely applied in contemporary psychology and education. On the other hand, Imam al-Ghazali, through his classical work Kimiya as-Sa’adah (The Alchemy of Happiness), emphasized that spiritual well-being can only be achieved through the purification of the soul (tazkiyatun nafs) and drawing closer to Allah as the ultimate purpose of life. This study aims to analyze and compare Fisher’s theory of spiritual well-being from al-Ghazali’s perspective, in order to gain a deeper and more transformative understanding of human spirituality. Using a qualitative approach through library research, the study finds that although the two figures originate from different traditions and paradigms, both place the transcendent relationship at the core of spiritual happiness. Integrating these two approaches can enrich the development of spiritual well-being that is not only rational and measurable but also infused with spiritual values, making it highly relevant for education, counseling, and spiritual life in the modern.]]>
<![CDATA[Urgensi Pelayanan Bimbingan dan Konseling Islam dalam Meningkatkan Emotional Bonding Remaja ]]>
<![CDATA[Anggi Fitria]]>;
<![CDATA[Iqbal Nuari]]>;
<![CDATA[Thaheransyah Thaheransyah]]>;
<![CDATA[Fadil Maiseptian]]>
<![CDATA[ Empowerment Counseling Journal Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): June 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30983/empowermentcounselingjournal.v1i1.9694
<![CDATA[Emotional bonding plays a crucial role in adolescent development, influencing their psychological and social well-being. In Padang, adolescents face various emotional challenges that require a holistic approach. Islamic Guidance and Counseling Services (BKI) offer a solution based on spiritual values to support their emotional well-being. This article examines the urgency of BKI in enhancing emotional bonding among adolescents in Padang. The study aims to explore how BKI facilitates self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and social skills development. The methodology includes a literature review and an analysis of BKI program implementation in educational institutions and religious organizations. The findings indicate that BKI effectively integrates Islamic values into counseling, helping adolescents manage emotions, enhance empathy, and strengthen social relationships. This article recommends expanding BKI programs to foster adolescents' emotional development more comprehensively, ensuring their psychological resilience and positive social interactions.]]>
<![CDATA[The Counselor’s Role in Mitigating the Negative Impact of Social Media Oversharing on Adolescent Mental Health ]]>
<![CDATA[Febriella Fauziah]]>;
<![CDATA[Azzahra Fitri Himelyani]]>;
<![CDATA[Arini Azmi]]>;
<![CDATA[Tiara Septia Agus]]>;
<![CDATA[Amanda Natasya Fitri]]>
<![CDATA[ Empowerment Counseling Journal Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): June 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30983/empowermentcounselingjournal.v1i1.9704
<![CDATA[In the digital age, adolescent are increasingly vulnerable to the phenomenon of oversharing - the tendency to over-share personal information via social media. This practice, while often motivated by the need for social connection and validation, has been shown to negatively impact students' mental health. This article aims to comprehensively explore the role of counselors in mitigating the negative impact of social media oversharing on adolescent. The research was conducted through a literature review and analysis of current literature on the relationship between oversharing, mental health, and the interventions that counselors can provide. The results of the analysis show that oversharing can trigger anxiety, sleep disorders, decreased self-esteem, and increase the risk of cyberbullying. Counselors have a strategic role in providing digital literacy education, cognitive-behavioral therapy, emotion regulation training, and continued psychological support. With the right strategy, counselors can become agents of change in creating a culture of healthy and ethical information sharing among students. This study concludes that counsellors need to have adequated knowledge and skills to address the issue of social media oversharing and its impact on adolescent mental health.]]>
<![CDATA[The Role of Social Media Tiktok to Interaction Social and Ethics in Generation Z ]]>
<![CDATA[Nur Alya Sari Nasution]]>;
<![CDATA[Mirda Khairunia]]>;
<![CDATA[Ani Rahmadhini]]>;
<![CDATA[Anita Kartika]]>;
<![CDATA[Ifdhila Rahmi]]>
<![CDATA[ Empowerment Counseling Journal Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): June 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30983/empowermentcounselingjournal.v1i1.9710
<![CDATA[This study aims to examine the role of TikTok social media on the social interactions and ethics of Generation Z, a generation born between 1997 and 2012 and very familiar with digital technology. The study used a qualitative approach with data collection techniques in the form of interviews, observations, and documentation. The results of the study show that TikTok is not only used as a medium for entertainment, but also an important space in building social identity, expressing oneself, and expanding social networks for Generation Z. This platform facilitates faster and more visual communication and encourages the formation of interest-based communities that strengthen digital interactions. However, the use of TikTok also brings ethical challenges, such as the spread of inappropriate content, pressure to follow viral trends, and the potential for blurring local cultural values. Some respondents showed ethical awareness in filtering content and maintaining personal values, but uneven digital literacy can be an obstacle. TikTok plays a role as a means of social and cultural transformation for Generation Z, but its use needs to be directed so as not to damage the existing social order and ethical values. This study emphasizes the importance of collaboration between users, educators, and platform providers to create a healthy and responsible digital ecosystem.]]>
<![CDATA[The Development of a Career Module for Deaf Students Using DBR Approach: A Liteature Review ]]>
<![CDATA[Pardi Pardi]]>;
<![CDATA[Dede Rahmat Hidayat]]>;
<![CDATA[Aip Badrujaman]]>;
<![CDATA[Febriella Fauziah]]>
<![CDATA[ Empowerment Counseling Journal Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): June 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30983/empowermentcounselingjournal.v1i1.9832
<![CDATA[Abstract This study aims to develop career module for deaf students using the Design-Based Research (DBR) approach. This study used a literature review method to analyse and synthesize previous research related to the development of career module for deaf students. The module is designed to address challenges such as communication barriers, limited vocational training, and social stigma faced by deaf students. Through a literature review method, the researcher explores various academic sources, including scholarly journals, books, and research articles, to build a theoretical framework and identify gaps in previous educational approaches. The module integrates career development theories, self-efficacy, and a multimodal approach to offer a more inclusive, authentic, and adaptive learning solution. The findings indicate that the success of this module is supported by the involvement of multiple stakeholders such as teachers, parents, and students, enriching the learning process. This module is also designed to promote the sustainability of inclusive education through the active engagement of various stakeholders. These findings contribute significantly to the improvement of inclusive education policies in Indonesia.]]>
<![CDATA[Implementasi Hypnocounseling dalam Mengentaskan Masalah Siswa ]]>
<![CDATA[Edriyansyah Edriyansyah]]>;
<![CDATA[Suswati Hendirani]]>;
<![CDATA[Selvia Netri]]>;
<![CDATA[Yeni Ariyanti]]>
<![CDATA[ Empowerment Counseling Journal Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): June 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30983/empowermentcounselingjournal.v1i1.9833
<![CDATA[This study aims to develop career module for deaf students using the Design-Based Research (DBR) approach. This study used a literature review method to analyse and synthesize previous research related to the development of career module for deaf students. The module is designed to address challenges such as communication barriers, limited vocational training, and social stigma faced by deaf students. Through a literature review method, the researcher explores various academic sources, including scholarly journals, books, and research articles, to build a theoretical framework and identify gaps in previous educational approaches. The module integrates career development theories, self-efficacy, and a multimodal approach to offer a more inclusive, authentic, and adaptive learning solution. The findings indicate that the success of this module is supported by the involvement of multiple stakeholders such as teachers, parents, and students, enriching the learning process. This module is also designed to promote the sustainability of inclusive education through the active engagement of various stakeholders. These findings contribute significantly to the improvement of inclusive education policies in Indonesia.]]>
<![CDATA[Adaptation of Counseling Services to Social Media Challenges Among Adolescen ]]>
<![CDATA[Wenda Asmita]]>;
<![CDATA[Mita Rahmi]]>;
<![CDATA[Ghina Raudhatul Jannah]]>;
<![CDATA[Dita Widya Putri]]>;
<![CDATA[Reza Firmansyah]]>
<![CDATA[ Empowerment Counseling Journal Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): June 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30983/empowermentcounselingjournal.v1i1.9835
<![CDATA[This study examines the adaptation of counseling services in response to the psychological challenges adolescents face in increasingly digital social environments. Through a qualitative descriptive literature review, the research analyzes emerging counseling approaches specifically designed to address social media-related issues among adolescents aged 12-19 years. The methodology involved systematic analysis of 43 selected publications from 2015-2024, incorporating both Indonesian and international perspectives to ensure cultural relevance. Results identify several significant adaptations in counseling practices, including: (1) specialized therapeutic frameworks such as Digital-enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-based Digital Awareness Therapy that directly address digital-specific psychological mechanisms; (2) technological transformations in counseling delivery through online platforms and chat-based interventions that increase accessibility and engagement; (3) integration of digital literacy components within counseling interventions to enhance adolescents' critical understanding of platform mechanics and media influences; (4) culturally responsive adaptations that align interventions with local values while addressing universal psychological impacts; (5) preventive approaches implemented in school and community settings before psychological distress manifests; and (6) family-based interventions that improve parental understanding of adolescent digital experiences. The findings demonstrate that effective counseling adaptations extend beyond superficial adjustments to fundamental reconsiderations of counseling theories, techniques, delivery methods, and ecological approaches. This research contributes to the development of more responsive counseling interventions for digitally connected adolescents and highlights the importance of continuous adaptation as digital technologies evolve.]]>
<![CDATA[Hubungan Minat Karir dan Pemilihan Karir Peserta Didik SMK N 1 Padang Panjang ]]>
<![CDATA[Nada Nazhifah]]>
<![CDATA[ Empowerment Counseling Journal Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): December 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30983/ecj.v1i2.9994
<![CDATA[Vocational High Schools (SMK) are formal education mandated by law to prepare human resources ready to enter the workforce and become productive workers. Career choice is a crucial process that reflects an individual's readiness to determine a future direction that aligns with their potential and life goals. Career interest is a person's desire to make choices in carrying out tasks within their field and responsibilities. This study aims to determine whether there is a relationship between career interest and career choice. This study used a quantitative approach with a correlational approach, using a questionnaire as the data collection technique. Respondents were 10th-grade students. The methods used included instrument testing (Validity and Reliability), prerequisite testing (Normality and Linearity), and hypothesis testing (Product Moment Correlation, Chi-Square, and Determination). SPSS 20.0 software was used for analysis. The results of this study indicate that there is a positive and significant relationship between career interest and career choice of students at State Vocational High School 1 Padang Panjang, the alternative hypothesis (H₁) is accepted and the null hypothesis (H₀) is rejected. In addition, the regression results show that career interest contributes 16.9% to career choice. Overall, the analysis results show that career interest has a positive and insignificant relationship with career choice, which is included in the weak category.]]>
<![CDATA[Strategi Guru BK dalam Mengembangkan Kesiapan Karir Peserta Didik Menghadapi tantangan Society 5.0 ]]>
<![CDATA[Wahyu Almizri]]>;
<![CDATA[Yusuf Akhmad]]>
<![CDATA[ Empowerment Counseling Journal Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): December 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30983/ecj.v1i2.10061
<![CDATA[The Society 5.0 era brings significant changes to various aspects of life, including education, with demands for the younger generation to be career-ready and adaptive, innovative, and competitive. The main challenges faced by students include low digital literacy, weak non-technical skills, and the gap between education and the needs of the workplace. This study aims to analyze the strategies of Guidance and Counseling (BK) teachers in developing students' career readiness to face the challenges of Society 5.0. The research method used a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach by examining various scientific articles, academic books, and relevant research reports published between 2015 and 2023. The results of the study indicate that effective strategies of BK teachers include the use of digital technology in counseling services, strengthening soft skills, collaboration with parents and industry, and integrating career-based implementations. Obstacles found include limited facilities, teacher workload, and low digital-based counseling training. Therefore, increasing the professional capacity of BK teachers and supporting educational policies is essential. This study concludes that BK teachers play a role as agents of change in preparing students to be ready to face the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities of the Society 5.0 era.]]>
