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Insight: Journal of Counseling and Psychology
Published by CV. Eracita Grup
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Insight: Journal of Counseling and Psychology is an open-access scholarly journal that publishes research articles and theoretical studies in the fields of counseling and psychology. The journal is dedicated to disseminating scientific knowledge relevant to counseling and psychological services across various life settings, including individual, family, school, and community contexts. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to: Individual, family, and school counseling Career guidance and vocational development Mental health and psychological well-being Developmental and educational psychology Evidence-based interventions Insight: Journal of Counseling and Psychology welcomes both quantitative and qualitative research articles, research and development, case studies, and conceptual papers that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practice in counseling and psychology
Arjuna Subject : Psikologi - Psikologi (Lain-Lain)
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The Influence of Students’ Perceptions of School Counselors’ Personality on Students’ Attitudes Toward Participating in Guidance and Counseling Services at SMP RK Deli Murni Delitua Grace Melia Sidabukke; Erwita Ika Violina
Insight: Journal of Counseling and Psychology Vol. 1 No. 1 December (2025): Insight: Journal of Counseling and Psychology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66851/ijcp.v1i1.12

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This study was motivated by the low level of student participation in guidance and counseling  sevices, which is presumed to be related to their perceptions of the counselor’s personality. A positive perception of the counselor’s personality is believed to encourage openness and enthusiasm, while a negative perception may lead to resistance toward counseling services. This study aims to determine the influence of students’ perceptions of the GC teacher’s personality on their attitudes toward participating in GC services at SMP RK Deli Murni Delitua. This research employed a quantitative correlational method with a population of 400 students and a sample of 200 students selected through a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using a Likert-scale questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability, and analyzed using simple linear regression assisted by SPSS software. The results showed a positive but weak influence between students’ perceptions of the GC teacher’s personality and their attitudes in participating in GC services, with a correlation coefficient (r) of 0.249 and a determination coefficient of 0.057. This means that students’ perceptions contributed 5.7% to their attitudes, while the remaining 94.3% were influenced by other factors.The study concludes that the more positive students’ perceptions of the GC teacher’s personality, the more positive their attitudes toward counseling services. It is recommended that GC teachers strengthen their interpersonal communication and build warmer relationships with students, and that schools support efforts to improve the image and effectiveness of guidance and counseling services.
The Relationship Between Permissive Parenting Styles and Students’ Aggressive Behavior at SMA Negeri 2 Medan Rohimi Sebayang; Asiah
Insight: Journal of Counseling and Psychology Vol. 1 No. 1 December (2025): Insight: Journal of Counseling and Psychology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66851/ijcp.v1i1.17

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This study aimed to examine the relationship between permissive parenting styles and students’ aggressive behavior at SMA Negeri 2 Medan. A quantitative approach with a correlational research design was employed. The sample consisted of 70 eleventh-grade students selected using purposive sampling based on school counselors’ records regarding aggressive behavior and parental parenting style characteristics. The research instruments included a permissive parenting questionnaire and an aggressive behavior questionnaire, each developed based on established theoretical indicators. The results of hypothesis testing revealed a positive and statistically significant relationship between permissive parenting and students’ aggressive behavior, with a correlation coefficient of 0.435 and a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05). This finding indicates that higher levels of permissive parenting are associated with a greater tendency for students to exhibit aggressive behavior. The study recommends increased attention and targeted interventions by school counselors to identify and address students who come from permissive parenting backgrounds.
The Effect of Classical Guidance Using the “Self Dev” Podcast Media on the Self-Confidence of Grade XI Students at SMA Negeri 18 Medan Yemima Nathania Sayna; Rafael Lisinus Ginting
Insight: Journal of Counseling and Psychology Vol. 1 No. 1 December (2025): Insight: Journal of Counseling and Psychology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66851/ijcp.v1i1.28

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Self-confidence is an essential aspect of adolescent development; however, most students at SMA Negeri 18 Medan are still categorized as having a moderate level of self-confidence. Classical guidance services can help enhance students’ self-confidence, yet conventional media are often perceived as less engaging by students. Therefore, this study employed the “Self Dev” podcast as an alternative medium that is interactive and easily accessible. The aims of this study were to describe students’ self-confidence and to examine the effect of classical guidance services using podcast media on students’ self-confidence. The research method used was a quasi-experimental design with a Control Group with Active Intervention. The research population consisted of 175 students, while the sample was selected using purposive sampling, involving 70 students divided into an experimental group and a control group. The research instrument was a self-confidence questionnaire covering four aspects: belief in one’s own abilities, courage in facing challenges, self-acceptance, and feelings of being worthy of appreciation, adapted from Alkhaldi et al. (2021). Of the 50 questionnaire items, 39 were declared valid; after a re-validation process, 30 items were retained with high reliability (Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.896). The prerequisite analysis indicated that the data were normally distributed and had homogeneous variances. The results of the independent samples t-test showed a significant increase in self-confidence in the experimental group compared to the control group (p = 0.048; mean difference = 2.342). Thus, it can be concluded that classical guidance using the Self Dev podcast by Andreas Bordes is effective in improving students’ self-confidence.
An Overview of Career Maturity Among Grade XII-I Students at SMA Negeri 1 Pintu Pohan Meranti Priskila Adelisa Simbolon; Hannisa Heriadi; Anika Sari Ayu; Jesslyn Novita Sibuea; Era Fazira
Insight: Journal of Counseling and Psychology Vol. 1 No. 1 December (2025): Insight: Journal of Counseling and Psychology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66851/ijcp.v1i1.34

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Career planning is a crucial aspect of student development, as it determines future directions after completing secondary education. However, many students still demonstrate inadequate levels of career maturity, which hinders their ability to make career choices aligned with their interests and potential. This study aimed to analyze the level of career maturity among students at SMA Negeri 1 Pintu Pohan Meranti and to identify the aspects that most influence their readiness in making career decisions. A descriptive quantitative method was employed, involving 40 students as respondents who completed a 38-item Likert-scale questionnaire. The research instrument measured four dimensions of career maturity: career planning, career information exploration, informational competence, and career decision-making. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency and mean calculations, and total scores were classified into low, moderate, and high categories. The results revealed that 32.5% of students were categorized as having low career maturity, 35.0% as moderate, and 32.5% as high. These findings indicate that the majority of students exhibit low to moderate levels of career maturity, underscoring the importance of systematic and structured career guidance services in schools. This study provides practical implications for guidance and counseling teachers in designing more targeted and effective interventions to enhance students’ career maturity.
The Influence of Social Experience on Student Character in the Digital Era Alda Burhanuddin; Salsabila Nasution
Insight: Journal of Counseling and Psychology Vol. 1 No. 1 December (2025): Insight: Journal of Counseling and Psychology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66851/ijcp.v1i1.44

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The transformation of social interaction from physical spaces to digital environments has created new and complex dynamics in the process of students’ character formation. This study aims to analyze the influence of peer interactions in the digital era on students’ morality and behavior, as well as to formulate relevant mitigation strategies. The study employed a literature review method by examining 15 scholarly articles and reference books published between 2018 and 2025. Data were analyzed using content analysis to synthesize patterns of relationships between digital interactions and changes in student character. The findings indicate that social media–based peer interaction has become a dominant agent of socialization, triggering the phenomenon of digital conformity. This condition contributes to character vulnerability, including the erosion of self-control, gadget addiction, and diminished empathy resulting from the normalization of cyber bullying. These findings suggest that conventional forms of supervision are no longer sufficient to counteract the negative impacts of online interactions. Therefore, this study recommends a reorientation of character education through the integration of digital literacy and the cultivation of internet ethics (netiquette) within school curricula to strengthen students’ moral resilience amid the global flow of information.
Student Attitudes Towards the Professional Competence of Guidance Counselors at SMA Negeri 17 Medan Sri Rezeki Pangaribuan; Erwita Ika Violina
Insight: Journal of Counseling and Psychology Vol. 1 No. 2 March (2026): Insight: Journal of Counseling and Psychology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66851/ijcp.v1i2.188

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This study aims to describe students' attitudes toward the professional competence of guidance counselors at SMA Negeri 17 Medan. The approach used in this study is quantitative descriptive. The population in this study consisted of 861 students in grades X, XI, and XII, and 262 students were sampled using stratified random sampling. The data collection method used instruments of Strongly Agree (SS), Agree (S), Disagree (TS), and Strongly Disagree (STS) based on the Likert scale. The data analysis used was descriptive percentage analysis. The results of the study on students' attitudes towards the professional competence of guidance counselors show that the average attitude of students towards the professional competence of guidance counselors at SMA Negeri 17 Medan is in the positive category. Students' attitudes towards the professional competence of guidance counselors are divided into five aspects, namely acceptance, response, assessment, organization, and characterization. The aspect of organization, with a percentage of 34.4%, is in the negative category. The acceptance aspect, with a percentage of 63.7%, was in the positive category, the response aspect, with a percentage of 42.4%, was in the positive category, the assessment aspect, with a percentage of 35.9%, was in the positive category, and the characterization aspect, with a percentage of 39.7%, was in the positive category.
The Effectiveness of Classical Guidance in Increasing Drug Resistance Among Adolescents at Pusat Pengembangan Anak Gereja Kristen Perjanjian Baru Pematangsiantar Rosmala Dewi; Daniel Sitorus
Insight: Journal of Counseling and Psychology Vol. 1 No. 2 March (2026): Insight: Journal of Counseling and Psychology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66851/ijcp.v1i2.196

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This research examines the effectiveness of classical guidance services in enhancing adolescents’ resistance to drugs at the Child Development Center of the Gereja Kristen Perjanjian Baru Pematangsiantar. The study employed a Guidance and Counseling Action Research (PTBK) design implemented in two cycles. The participants consisted of 20 adolescents aged 12–15 years. Data were collected through a drug-resistance questionnaire, observations, and interviews. The findings showed that the average drug-resistance score increased from 75 (69%) in the pre-cycle to 89 (81%) in Cycle I, and further improved to 104 (95%) in Cycle II. The Paired Sample t-Test revealed a significant difference between the pre- and post-intervention scores. These results indicate that classical guidance services are effective in strengthening adolescents’ resistance to drugs. The intervention not only improved their knowledge and awareness of drug risks, but also fostered assertiveness, personal commitment, and the ability to refuse drug offers firmly yet courteously.  
Enhancing Multicultural Adaptation among Junior High School Students through Classical Guidance Services: An Action Research Study tri rizky wulandari; Rafael Lisinus Ginting
Insight: Journal of Counseling and Psychology Vol. 1 No. 2 March (2026): Insight: Journal of Counseling and Psychology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66851/ijcp.v1i2.197

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The increasing cultural diversity within educational settings requires students to develop effective multicultural adaptation skills in order to interact harmoniously with individuals from different backgrounds. However, many adolescents continue to experience difficulties in accepting diversity, building intercultural relationships, and adjusting to multicultural environments. This study aimed to improve students’ multicultural adaptation abilities through classical guidance services. The study employed a Guidance and Counseling Action Research design using a mixed quantitative and qualitative approach implemented in two cycles. The participants consisted of 38 seventh-grade students from SMP Wage Rudolf Supratman 2 during the 2024/2025 academic year. Data were collected through multicultural adaptation questionnaires, structured observations, interviews, and documentation. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, normality testing, and paired-samples t-tests, while qualitative data were analyzed through data reduction, categorization, and interpretation. The findings revealed a consistent improvement in students’ multicultural adaptation abilities across the intervention cycles. The mean score increased from 84.03 (55%) in the pre-cycle stage to 112.10 (74%) in Cycle I and further increased to 136.20 (90%) in Cycle II. Improvements were observed across all dimensions of multicultural adaptation, including adaptation to cultural diversity, building mutual trust, understanding others’ perspectives, and creating harmonious interactions. The results of the paired-samples t-test indicated a statistically significant difference between students’ adaptation levels before and after the intervention (p < .001). Qualitative findings further demonstrated positive behavioral changes, including greater openness, increased respect for diversity, stronger interpersonal trust, and more inclusive social interactions. In conclusion, classical guidance services were found to be effective in enhancing students’ multicultural adaptation abilities. The findings highlight the importance of integrating multicultural values into school guidance programs and provide practical implications for school counselors in promoting inclusive and harmonious educational environments.
Reducing Cross-Cultural Social Conflict through Information Services: A Guidance and Counseling Action Research Study Nuriya Pratiwi Pane; Rosmala Dewi
Insight: Journal of Counseling and Psychology Vol. 1 No. 2 March (2026): Insight: Journal of Counseling and Psychology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66851/ijcp.v1i2.198

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Cross-cultural social conflict remains a common challenge in multicultural educational settings, particularly among adolescents who interact with peers from diverse cultural backgrounds. Limited understanding of cultural differences may lead to misunderstandings, prejudice, and social tensions that negatively affect students’ social relationships and learning environments. Therefore, effective interventions are needed to promote intercultural understanding and reduce the occurrence of cross-cultural social conflict. This study aimed to reduce cross-cultural social conflict through the implementation of information services among Grade XII KKO-PPLP students at SMAN 15 Medan. The study employed a Guidance and Counseling Action design based on the Kemmis and McTaggart model, consisting of two action cycles. The participants were 36 students enrolled in Class XII KKO-PPLP at SMAN 15 Medan. Data were collected through questionnaires, observations, interviews, and documentation. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were analyzed through data reduction, categorization, and interpretation. The findings revealed a consistent reduction in cross-cultural social conflict throughout the intervention process. During the pre-cycle stage, students demonstrated moderate to high levels of conflict across several indicators, including cultural value conflicts, social norm conflicts, behavioral conflicts, conflict experiences, attitudes toward conflict, and conflict resolution efforts. Following the implementation of information services, the average conflict score decreased from 97 in the pre-cycle stage to 94 in Cycle I and further declined to 86 in Cycle II. The results also showed substantial improvements in students’ understanding of cultural diversity, tolerance toward differences, and constructive conflict resolution skills. Observational findings further indicated positive behavioral changes, including greater openness, improved interpersonal relationships, and more harmonious interactions among students from different cultural backgrounds. In conclusion, information services were found to be effective in reducing cross-cultural social conflict and promoting multicultural understanding among students. The findings highlight the importance of integrating multicultural content into school guidance and counseling programs as a strategy for fostering tolerance, social harmony, and positive intercultural relationships within diverse educational environments.
Developing a Career Monopoly Game to Enhance Career Planning among Senior High School Students Kentrico Yendi; Rafael Lisinus Ginting
Insight: Journal of Counseling and Psychology Vol. 1 No. 2 March (2026): Insight: Journal of Counseling and Psychology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66851/ijcp.v1i2.200

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Career planning is an essential developmental task for adolescents, particularly senior high school students who are approaching important educational and occupational transitions. However, many students continue to experience difficulties in identifying their interests, abilities, and future career goals, resulting in uncertainty regarding career decision-making. To address this issue, innovative and engaging career guidance media are needed to facilitate students’ career exploration and planning processes. This study aimed to develop and evaluate the feasibility of a Career Monopoly game as a guidance and counseling medium for enhancing career planning among senior high school students. This study employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the Four-D (4-D) model developed by Thiagarajan, Semmel, and Semmel, consisting of the stages of define, design, develop, and disseminate. The product was developed based on a needs analysis conducted among Grade XI students at SMAN 2 Medan. The feasibility of the developed media was evaluated through expert validation and practicality testing. The validation process involved two content experts and two media experts, while practicality testing was conducted with a school counselor and eight Grade XI students. Data were collected using validation and student response questionnaires and analyzed descriptively. The findings indicated that the Career Monopoly game achieved a content validity score of 92.5%, which falls within the very feasible category. The media was also positively evaluated in terms of visual design, interactivity, usability, and instructional quality. Furthermore, the practicality assessment revealed an overall student response score of 94%, indicating a very high level of practicality. Students perceived the game as attractive, easy to use, and helpful in understanding career-related information and developing career plans. The integration of career information and Holland’s RIASEC personality framework further supported students’ self-exploration and career decision-making processes. In conclusion, the Career Monopoly game is a valid and practical guidance and counseling medium for supporting career planning among senior high school students. The findings suggest that game-based career guidance media can enhance student engagement and provide meaningful learning experiences that facilitate career exploration and planning. Therefore, the Career Monopoly game may serve as an innovative alternative for delivering career guidance services in schools.

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