Effectiveness Of Group Counseling With The Thought Stopping Technique In Improving The Self-Confidence Of Students Who Are Victims Of Abusive Relationship
Keywords:
Group counseling, Thought stopping, Self-confidence, Abusive relationships
Abstract
Students who are victims of abusive relationships tend to experience a decline in self-confidence due to prolonged emotional and psychological pressure. Low self-confidence can hinder their ability to make decisions, interact socially, and regulate emotions. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of group counseling using the thought stopping technique in improving the self-confidence of students affected by abusive relationships. The research used a quasi-experimental method with a non-equivalent control group design. The subjects were five students with low self-confidence levels. Data were collected using a self-confidence scale and analyzed with the Wilcoxon test. The results showed a significant increase in the experimental group after receiving group counseling with the thought stopping technique (significance value 0.043 < 0.05). Meanwhile, no change was found in the control group. Therefore, the thought stopping technique in group counseling is proven effective in increasing the self-confidence of students who are victims of abusive relationships.
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National, PS, Fauzi, A., Ramadhanti, A., Aadila, S., Putri, R., Sultan, U., Tirtaysa, A., Sultan, U., Tirtaysa, A., Sultan, U., Tirtaysa, A., Sultan, U., & Tirtaysa, A. (2024). The impact of mental health on adolescent self-confidence. 2022.
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Putra, DA, & Tyas, PHP (2023). The Phenomenon of Toxic Relationships in Dating. Journal of Counseling and Personal Development, 5(1), 3. https://e-journal.usd.ac.id/index.php/solution/index
Rostiana, D., Wibowo, ME, & Purwanto, E. (2019). The Effectiveness of Group Counseling Using Self-Instruction and Thought Stopping Techniques to Improve Self-Esteem of Bullying Victims. 6(2).
Sugiyono. (2013). Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods and R&D. Bandung: Perbit Alfabeta
Tisyara, MKA, & Valentina, TD (2024). Dating Violence Experienced by Women: A Literature Review. Psikobuletin: Scientific Bulletin of Psychology, 5(1), 65. https://doi.org/10.24014/pib.v5i1.25696
Umarta, SA, & Mangundjaya, WL (2023). The Influence of Self-Concept on Self-Confidence Levels in College Students. Madani: Multidisciplinary Scientific Journal, 1(8), 269–278. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8377018
Whitney, R., & Smith, L. (2022). Self-esteem Recovery Among College Students After Leaving Abusive Relationships: A Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 69(3), 211–223.
Widya Asmara, M. Amin, S., & Neni, N. (2023). A Thought Stopping Technique Approach with Individual Counseling to Overcome Social Anxiety in New Inmates at the Palembang Women's Prison. At-Taujih Journal, 3(1), 12–29. https://doi.org/10.30739/jbkid.v3i1.2058
Wishesa, AI, & Suprapti, V. (2014). Emotional Dynamics of Girls in Dating Violence. Educational and Developmental Psychology, 3(3), 159–163.
Wulandari, R., & Pratama, S. (2023). Exploration of Self-Perception and Its Implications for Students' Psychological Well-Being. JBKPI: Journal of Islamic Educational Guidance and Counseling, 3(1), 90–101.
Yandri, H., Rahayu, G., Suhaili, N., & Netrawati, N. (2022). The Meaningfulness of Group Counseling in Addressing Life Problems. Indonesian Journal of Counseling and Development, 4(2), 59–69. https://doi.org/10.32939/ijcd.v4i2.1526
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