The inability to express feelings, difficulty and confusion in making decisions, fear of making mistakes, and dependence on the approval of others are common challenges faced by peer counselors. This research aims to enhance the ability of peer counselors to behave assertively through assertiveness training. The research method used is pre-experimental with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The study involved 14 peer counselors as research subjects. The instrument used is the Assertive Behavior Inventory, which consists of 33 statement items. The research findings indicate that assertiveness training interventions can improve assertive behavior. This is evidenced by the results of the paired sample t-test, which show that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted and the null hypothesis (H0) is rejected. This suggests a significant difference in assertive behavior between the pre-test and post-test results, confirming the effectiveness of assertiveness training in enhancing assertive behavior among peer counselors. This study highlights the importance of strengthening peer counselor competencies, particularly assertive behavior skills, which play a crucial role in the success of the peer counseling service process.

The problems that students experience most common today are a lack of self-confidence and a lack of career planning. This study is quantitative, using a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group design, aiming to determine the effectiveness of life skills-based career information services for high school students. The respondents in this study were twelfth-grade high school students, with a total of 72 students selected using simple random sampling. The instrument used in this study was a questionnaire. The data analysis techniques used were descriptive statistical analysis, normality tests, homogeneity tests, and paired sample t-tests for testing the effective contribution. This Life Skills-Based Career Information Service is effective and proven to be significant. These results suggest that career information services need to be provided to students so that they can determine career choices according to their potential.

This study aims to know the effectiveness of group guidance using problem-solving technique to increase students' learning independence in junior high schools. The type of research conducted in this study is an experiment with a pre-experimental research design, utilizing the one-group pretest-posttest design model. The sample was determined using simple random sampling, consisting of a total of ten students. The data collection instrument used was a learning independence scale. Data analysis was performed using the paired sample test. The results of this study indicate that group guidance using problem-solving technique is effective in enhancing students’ learning independence. The findings of this research can serve as a technical solution for guidance and counseling services for guidance and counseling teachers in their efforts to increase students’ learning independence in junior high schools.

This research and development project aims to produce group guidance guidelines utilizing sociodrama techniques, incorporating Sunan Drajat chess scores that are deemed feasible by experts and proven effective in fostering the altruistic attitudes of high school students. This product was developed in accordance with the ADDIE model of research and development, which consists of five stages: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The research and development involved eight students from class X at SMA Negeri 1 Sukodadi, along with counselors and guidance and counseling experts. The instruments used in this study include altruistic attitude scales and assessment questionnaires for experts and potential users. The product validity test was conducted through assessments by material experts, media experts, cultural experts, and potential users, utilizing inter-rater agreement analysis. Furthermore, to determine the effectiveness of the product, the Wilcoxon signed-rank test was employed. Based on the results of the data analysis, the developed guidelines demonstrate very high validity in terms of acceptability, which includes accuracy, usability, convenience, and attractiveness. The results of the effectiveness test indicated that the intervention conducted by the counselor was effective in developing the altruistic attitudes of high school students. The findings of this research and development are recommended for implementation in group guidance services as one of the intervention strategies that can enhance students' altruistic attitudes.

Academic resilience, the ability of students to achieve success despite facing various challenges, is becoming an increasingly critical aspect of education. Factors such as socio-economic disparities, mental health issues, and academic obstacles can complicate the learning process. Therefore, students' ability to cope with pressure, meet academic demands, overcome difficulties, and adapt to challenges is essential for supporting optimal academic achievement. This systematic review investigates the role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in enhancing academic resilience by strengthening self-efficacy, addressing socio-economic stressors, and mitigating mental health challenges. Following PRISMA guidelines, the review analyzes 20 peer-reviewed articles published between 2022 and 2024. Data were sourced from PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science using relevant search terms such as “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,” “academic resilience,” and “mental health.” CBT has been proven effective in enhancing academic resilience by strengthening coping strategies, improving self-efficacy, and addressing socio-economic and mental health challenges. Its adaptability across diverse cultural contexts and high- pressure fields further reinforces its relevance. By equipping students with psychological skills to manage stress and recover from setbacks, CBT contributes to long-term academic success. Future study should focus on developing culturally responsive CBT programs and conducting longitudinal studies to assess its long-term impact on student success. In the context of guidance and counseling, school counselors can integrate CBT techniques into their services to help students overcome feelings of inadequacy, develop a growth mindset, and manage negative emotions that may affect their academic performance.

This study aims to analyze the role of self-acceptance in mediating the influence of gratitude and social support on subjective well-being. The sample criteria include mothers who have children with special needs, specifically those with children aged 1 to 12 years. The total number of samples used was 102 participants. The sampling technique employed was purposive sampling. The instruments used to measure the subjective well-being variables were the SWLS (Satisfaction with Life Scale) and PANAS (Positive Affect Negative Affect Schedule). The gratitude variable was measured using the Gratitude Questionnaire (GQ-6), while social support was assessed using the MSPSS (Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support). Self-acceptance was measured using the Porter Parent Acceptance Scale (PPAS). Data analysis was conducted in the form of mediation analysis using JASP version 18.3. The results showed that self-acceptance significantly mediated the influence of gratitude and social support on subjective well-being. The magnitude of the influence of gratitude and social support on self-acceptance was 63.7%, while the combined influence of gratitude, social support, and self-acceptance on subjective well-being was 97.4%. This indicates that the role of gratitude and social support, with the mediation of self-acceptance, is substantial in shaping subjective well-being for mothers who have children with special needs. The findings of this study are also recommended for the development of counseling guidance science by emphasizing mothers' self-acceptance to foster positive subjective well-being.

This development study aims to create adventure-based guidance services to enhance students' self-management and to determine the feasibility, practicality, and effectiveness of these services. The development model used is the 4-D model. The selection of subjects was conducted using a random sampling technique. The research subjects consisted of 36 students in the experimental group and 36 students in the control group. The data collection technique involved the use of a questionnaire. Data analysis to determine product effectiveness was conducted using a paired-sample t-test. The results of this study indicate that: (1) The feasibility of adventure-based guidance services, based on validation scores from material experts, falls into the "feasible" category, while validation from media experts falls into the "very feasible" category. (2) Practicality, based on user validation results, is categorized as "very feasible." (3) The effectiveness of adventure-based guidance services in improving high school students' self-management, as measured by pre-test and post-test results, showed an increase from 26.56 to 72.89. This demonstrates an improvement in student self-management, indicating that the developed services are effective. Guidance and counseling teachers can utilize the results of this study to help students enhance their self-management through adventure-based guidance.

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of group counseling with reinforcement techniques in improving self-efficacy of students at SMA Wachid Hasyim 5 Surabaya. This study uses the one group pre-test post-test design method. The sample used was 6 students who had the lowest self-efficacy from the pre-test results that had been conducted. This study is a quantitative study where the results obtained are reviewed from the results of the pre-test and post-test. The final results of the post-test scores given to 6 students showed an increase in self-efficacy scores, which initially one student was in the low category then changed to the high category, while the other 5 students were in the same category, namely the medium category when the post-test and pre-test but experienced changes in value. The results of the statistical test where Asymp. Sig (2-tailed) is worth 0.027 because 0.027 is less than 0.05, it can be said that Ha is accepted, this can be seen by comparing the significant score of 0.05. The provision of treatment using reinforcement techniques with group counseling shows the results of this study where there are changes that occur so that it can be concluded that group counseling with reinforcement techniques is effective in increasing the self-efficacy of students at SMA Wachid Hasyim 5 Surabaya.

As explained, personal responsibility is an individual's skills in taking responsibility for all decisions and actions and the results and impacts on others. A sense of responsibility can affect student academic achievement, so having a sense of personal responsibility, especially in the learning process, becomes important. Personal or personal responsibility can be developed through self-regulated learning and learning autonomy. So, this study aims to determine whether there is a correlation between personal responsibility with self-regulated learning and learning autonomy. The method used in this study is quantitative with a correlational type of research involving 141 students from semester 2 to semester ten aged 18 to 24 years. The data collection technique uses three instruments (personal responsibility, self-regulated learning, and autonomy learning). This study's results indicate a correlation between the three variables, namely personal responsibility, self-regulated learning, and autonomy learning (p> 0.000). The existence of this relationship shows that it is important for students to cultivate personal responsibility so that they can manage the learning process without depending on others (independently).

Mental health become a crucial aspect in an individual's life, especially among students who are experiencing a dynamic developmental phase. The prevalence of mental health in Indonesia had reached 18,5%. It means that out of 1.000 residents are at least 185 people experiencing mental health disorders or in every household, and there is a family member suffering from mental health disorders. Several studies have shown that university students tend to experience high levels of stress and psychological distress that can negatively impact their mental well-being. Based on the above description, this study aims to determine and analyze the mental health status of university students using the SRQ 29 questionnaire. This type of research is quantitative research. The design used descriptive analytic with a cross sectional approach. This is a type of research in which the measurement of variables is carried out only once at a time. The study population involved all students on the campus of Institut Teknologi Sains dan Kesehatan (ITS) PKU Muhammadiyah Surakarta, and the sampling technique used a total sample where all those registered as FIK students in the 2023/2024 academic year and were required to be respondents in this study. The research instrument was used to measure mental emotional disorder variables and determine mental health status uses the Self-Report Questionnaire-29 (SRQ-29) from WHO. The questionnaire was given to students using Google form media. Inform consent was carried out before data collection, by explaining the purpose of the research. There is correlation between age and gender with the incidence of neurological symptoms and psychotic disorders.