Exploring the Dynamic of Mother-Adolescents Closeness

This study aims to look at the dynamic of mother-adolescent closeness, and to exploring the reasons why the adolescents feel close to their mother. A total of 1523 university student (male = 479 ; female = 1044) at Diponegoro University completed an open-ended questionnaire developed by Kim (2010) that asked how close they feel to their mother as well as the reason why they feel close to their mother. The data was analyzed using indigenous psychological approach of analyzing the content of open-ended responses. Results have shown that adolescents feel close to their mother because she fulfilling her children emotional needs (63.5%), fulfilling physical needs (15.1%), being a good role model (7.5%) and because of consanguinity (5.3%). More verification on details of categories are required for the future research on closeness between mother and child relationship. Key words: closeness, mother-adolescent relationship

Hubungan Antara Regulasi Diri Dan Resiliensi Dengan Kualitas Hidup Pada Perawat Rumah Sakit Swasta X di Kota Semarang

Kualitas hidup perawat rendah jika dibandingkan tenaga kesehatan lain, maka dibutuhkan kemampuan untuk mengelola dan bangkit dari berbagai tekanan yang dialami dengan cara regulasi diri dan resiliensi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara regulasi diri dan resiliensi dengan kualitas hidup pada perawat Rumah Sakit Swasta X di Kota Semarang. Populasi berjumlah 185 perawat, sebanyak 122 perawat diambil untuk sampel penelitian dengan teknik cluster random sampling. Instrumen penelitian terdiri dari tiga skala diantaranya Skala Regulasi Diri (34 aitem, α = .927), Skala Resiliensi (37 aitem, α = .949) dan Skala Kualitas Hidup (20 aitem, α = 914) dari WHOQOL – BREF (2004). Analisis menggunakan analisis regresi sederhana untuk mengetahui hubungan antar variabel. Hasil hipotesis pertama menunjukkan terdapat hubungan positif antara regulasi diri dengan kualitas hidup pada perawat Rumah Sakit Swasta X di Kota Semarang (Rxy = .396). Hasil hipotesis kedua menunjukkan terdapat hubungan positif antara resiliensi dengan kualitas hidup pada perawat Rumah Sakit Swasta X di Kota Semarang (Rxy = .462). Berdasarkan analisis regresi stepwise didapatkan hasil bahwa resiliensi memiliki pengaruh paling tinggi terhadap kualitas hidup perawat dengan sumbangan efektif 21.3% (R square = .213). Hasil penelitian tersebut menunjukkan bahwa menjadi seorang perawat tidak hanya butuh kemampuan untuk mengontrol dan mengatur diri agar tujuan hidup dapat tercapai, namun dibutuhkan kemampuan bertahan dan beradaptasi terhadap tekanan yang dialami sehingga perawat dapat memiliki kualitas hidup yang tinggi. Kata Kunci : regulasi diri, resiliensi, kualitas hidup, perawa

Digital Storytelling Intervention on Prosocial Behavior Improvement among Early Childhood

The prosocial behavior in childhood needs to develop because it is associated with favorable developmental outcomes in later hood. Digital storytelling is a method that assumed can help in encouraging and improving social behavior. It is combined digital media, including text, images, music and video. Digital storytelling can effectively improve prosocial behavior as opposed to the traditional storytelling approach. This study aims to examine and explore the effect of digital storytelling intervention methods on children’s prosocial behavior. The research subjects were 11 preschool children ranged from 5-7 years old. This study uses a randomized experiments research design with the program is carried out consecutively in five days, consists of 1 session each day before class begins. Measurement was done by using an observation checklist which developed from five aspects (sharing, cooperating, helping, donating, honesty) of prosocial behavior. Results of Friedman test showed that there was a significant difference of prosocial behavior in each session. This finding indicates that there are differences in the value of prosocial behavior in each session after the child gets a digital storytelling program.

Sentuhan : Bagian dari Proses Terapeutik ?

Kontak fisik memainkan peran yang penting dalam interaksi sosial, sentuhan sebagai bagian di dalamnya merupakan salah satu bentuk yang dapat menimbulkan konsekuensi emosional. Sentuhan yang dilakukan secara tepat akan menciptakan rasa nyaman, namun bila bila tidak tepat maka memunculkan rasa kecemasan dan ketidaknyamanan. Layaknya interaksi sosial, penggunaan sentuhan kerap digunakan dalam relasi antara terapis dan klien pada praktek konseling maupun psikoterapi. Hal ini dilakukan misalnya saja ketika klien terlihat sedih atau menangis sehingga melalui sentuhan tersebut klien akan merasa dikuatkan karena adanya wujud empati konselor atau terapis atas masalah yang tengah dihadapinya. Sentuhan yang dimaksud disini adalah kontak fisik non-seksual antara konselor atau terapis dengan klien, misalnya saja menyentuh pundak, lengan, pelukan, atau sekedar mengelus tangan klien. Sentuhan ini dapat dimaknai sebagai sesuatu yang bersifat terapeutik (menyembuhkan) namun dapat saja dirasakan sebagai hal yang dapat menghambat kenyamanan selama proses terapi. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk memberikan penjelasan mengenai fungsi sentuhan dalam praktek konseling maupun psikoterapi serta kemungkinan efek negatif yang dapat menyertainya. Selain itu, batasan-batasan penggunaan sentuhan juga akan diulas dalam artikel ini sehingga dapat digunakan sebagai pedoman dalam praktek konseling maupun terapi. Kata kunci : sentuhan, konseling dan psikoterapi, terapeutik

Because the sky is the limit: Interpretive phenomenological analysis of millennial elementary school teachers using digital technology in the classroom

The population of millennials who work as elementary school teachers is currently increasing because it replaces the previous generation who will retire. This generation grows surrounded by technology and educates technology savvy too. This study aims to explore the experience of millennial teacher related to the use of technology in learning in primary schools. Two research questions were proposed, namely: 1) How did millennial teacher experience their role as teacher for elementary school students? ; 2) What is the experience of millennial teacher when using technology in learning for students in elementary schools. This study uses a qualitative method with the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) approach. Semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions were conducted on 6 elementary school teacher. The analysis showed four emergent themes, namely: (1) Interpersonal experience; (2) Technology as a learning tool; (3) Barriers to integrating technology in learning; (4) Strategy to overcome obstacles. Collaborative, and collegial relationships will help the subject to make an active contribution at work. Familiarity with technology helps millennial teachers in innovating learning and interacting with students

The effect of self-esteem, attitude towards the body, and eating habit on cognitive reactivity

Increased prevalence of unhealthy lifestyles and dietary problems have been reported among the population especially female college students. This research aimed to test the model whether self-esteem, attitude towards body, eating habits, and Body Mass Index (BMI) affects cognitive reactivity in female college students. A total of 140 female university students aged 18-22 years participated in this study. Data analysis used Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). A descriptive analysis using a one-way ANOVA test was performed to see whether there were differences among variables. Results show that self-esteem has a significant effect on body attitude and a negative significant effect on BMI and cognitive reactivity. Body attitude has a significant positive effect on eating habits. In contrast, it has a significant negative effect on BMI. The eating habit has a significant positive effect on cognitive reactivity. BMI has a significant effect on cognitive reactivity. Further, body attitude significantly mediates the relationship between self-esteem and eating habits. Also, body attitude significantly mediated the relationship of self-esteem with BMI. Additionally, the obese group has lower self-esteem and lower body attitude compared to normal and overweight groups

Effectiveness of Psychosocial-Based Resilience Intervention on Reducing Negative Emotional States among Schizophrenia Caregivers

Schizophrenia caregivers are chronically exposed to a high level of negative emotional states such as depression, anxiety, and stress. Many studies have explored the problem among caregivers, but there remains to be limited evidence in the use of psychotherapeutic intervention to reduce schizophrenia caregivers’ psychological adversities. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of psychosocial-based resilience intervention in reducing the negative emotional states of schizophrenia caregivers. The one group pre-post quasi-experimental design was conducted to five participants. Following the six sessions of training and two-weeks of follow-up, participants showed a significant reduction of negative emotional states (p= .007), measured using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21). Furthermore, dimensions of negative emotional states were also significantly reduced i.e., depression (p= .008), anxiety (p= .015), and stress (p= .016). These results provide evidence that a psychosocial-based resilience program can effectively reduce the negative emotional states of schizophrenia caregivers.Keywords: Resilience, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Family Caregiver, Psychosi

SMART-C Intervention to Reduce Anxiety in Elementary School Students Experiencing Cyberbullying

This study was conducted to examine the effect of the SMART-C (Safe, Meeting, Accepting, Reliable, Tell-Children) intervention on reducing anxiety among elementary school students who had experienced cyberbullying. The research employed a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach, and the sample consisted of 20 participants who had been victims of cyberbullying. Parental consent was also obtained before allowing the participation of children in the intervention. The results showed that SMART-C training was effective in reducing anxiety (Z = -2.317, p < .03). The reduction was observed in overall (Z = -1.975, p < .04) and separation anxiety (Z = -2.420, p < .01). However, there was no significant change in the bullying condition before and after intervention. A significant difference also existed in anxiety scores between males and females after the treatment (t=.410; p<.05). Female children showed more significant decrease in anxiety (M = 18.57) compared to male (M = 17.15). Further studies on community intervention should be carried out to enhance digital literacy, involving children parents, teachers, and the community

The effect of self-esteem, attitude towards the body, and eating habit on cognitive reactivity

An increase in the prevalence of unhealthy lifestyles, including dietary problems, is being experienced by students, especially women. This study aims to examine the model of whether self-esteem, attitude towards the body, eating habits, and Body Mass Index (BMI) affects cognitive reactivity in female students. The non-probability convenience sampling technique was employed. A total of 140 female students in Semarang, Indonesia, aged 18-22 participated in this study. The measuring instruments used were the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), the Dresden Body Image Questionnaire (DBIQ), and the Adult Eating Habit Questionnaire (AEHQ). Analysis was made using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results show that self-esteem significantly and positively affected attitudes towards the body (R2=36.3%, p.01), and significantly and negatively affected BMI (R2=1.7%, p.05) and cognitive reactivity (R2=35.8%, p.01).  Furthermore, attitudes towards the body significantly mediated the relationship between self-esteem and eating habits (β = 0.166, p.01), and also significantly mediated the relationship between self-esteem and BMI (β = -0.157, p.01). Based on the results, the development of psychological interventions regarding self-esteem as health promotion in relation to lifestyle is highly recommended

Hubungan antara Negative Emotional State dengan Resiliensi pada Warga Binaan Narkotika di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Kedungpane Semarang

Kasus narkotika merupakan kasus terbesar di Indonesia, baik pengguna atau pengedar maupun bandar. Efek penggunaan narkotika ditambah efek tinggal di lapas menuntut warga binaan narkotika untuk memiliki kemampuan bertahan dan bangkit kembali setelah mengalami keterpurukan yang disebut sebagai resiliensi. Kemampuan ini dapat digunakan sebagai upaya pencegahan memburuknya kondisi psikologis warga binaan narkotika berupa negative emotional state (depresi, kecemasan, stres). Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan antara negative emotional state dengan resiliensi pada warga binaan narkotika di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Kedungpane, Semarang. Populasi berjumlah 880 warga binaan, sebanyak 211 warga binaan diambil untuk sampel penelitian dengan teknik purposive sampling. Instrumen penelitian terdiri dari dua skala yaitu DASS 21 (21 aitem dengan α = 0,916) dan Skala Resiliensi (34 aitem dengan α = 0,889). Hasil penelitian dengan analisis korelasional Spearman’s rho menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan negatif yang signifikan antara negative emotional state dengan resiliensi dengan rxy = -0,308 dan p = 0,000 (p<0,01), artinya semakin rendah negative emotional state pada warga binaan narkotika maka resiliensi semakin tinggi, begitu pula sebaliknya. Semakin tinggi negative emotional state pad warga binaan narkotika maka maka resiliensi semakin rendah. Temuan unik yang didapat yaitu negative emotional state pada warga binaan narkotika Lapas Kedungpane, Semarang berada pada taraf normal dimana penelitian-penelitian sebelumnya menunjukkan hasil yang berbeda karena kondisi lapas yang cukup menekan psikologis. Kata Kunci : negative emotional state, resiliensi, warga binaan narkotik