Counseling Guidance Research Articles

Implementation of Group Counseling Services Using Discussion Techniques to Increase Student Learning Motivation

This research is a qualitative study. Data collection was carried out using observation, interview and documentation methods. The data analysis used is triangulation. This research aims to: 1. find out the application of group counseling using discussion techniques to increase learning motivation given to class VIIIB Madrasah Tsanawiyah An-Najah 1 Karduluk Pragaan Sumenep students. 2. to find out the impact of the group counseling process with discussion techniques in increasing learning motivation for class VIII B Madrasah Tsanawiyah An-Najah 1 Karduluk Pragaan Sumenep students. The research result is that the implementation of group counseling services using discussion techniques provided to class VIII B students at Madrasah Tsanawiyah An-Najah 1 Karduluk Pragaan Sumenep has been carried out well, carried out regularly once a month involving all class VIII B students, apart from being carried out in an official discussion forum (room) guidance counseling using this discussion technique is also sometimes carried out outside the room, in the form of casual conversations with students. The impact of group counseling services with discussion techniques in increasing learning motivation for class VIII B Madrasah Tsanawiyah An-Najah 1 Karduluk Pragaan Sumenep students is: a. Class VIII B students at Madrasah Tsanawiyah An-Najah 1 from the start lacked enthusiasm for learning and were often indifferent to learning by carrying out group counseling using discussion techniques and seemed more enthusiastic when carrying out discussions, because teachers in carrying out discussions often gave rewards to discussion participants, either in the form of praise or small gifts that can attract students' enthusiasm for active learning. b. Class VIII B An-Najah 1 students appear to be increasingly motivated to learn and hone their knowledge by discussing, because teachers as facilitators try to instill a sense of mutual respect between fellow students.

Enhancing Conversations in Migrant Counseling Services: Designing for Trustworthy Human-AI Collaboration

Migrants often face a complex situation for navigating services and administrative processes to transition and integrate into a new environment. They rely on guidance from service advisors and informal peers like other migrants to assist them. Service advisors try to understand, explore, and resolve migrant concerns through conversational interaction, while often seeking advice from other domain experts. The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI)-mediated communication holds the potential for enhancing communication between migrants and service advisors while leveraging the expertise of service advisors and facilitating migrants' autonomy in the integration process. Our research investigates the social context, mental models, and challenges encountered in guidance counseling for migrants in Finland, while examining what role AI-mediated communication can play in supporting the process. Based on our findings, we propose design implications for improving shared understanding between service advisors and migrants through salient summarization of conversations and creating collaborative visual narratives. Our findings also indicate the crucial role of leveraging peer-based knowledge between (and within) service advisors, domain experts, and migrants, which can be facilitated by AI-based tools. Our exploratory research offers insights into human-centered AI integration in the migration process, as well as the opportunities and challenges of using AI-mediated communication to improve the migrant experience.

Prevalence of Stress, Sources and Coping Strategies among Nursing and Midwifery Students in Three Nursing Training Schools in the Buea Municipality, Cameroon

Background: Stress is a common human experience blamed for many ills. Nursing students experience high levels of stress and recent research on health care related fields and stress has indicated that nursing students experience higher levels of stress compared to students in the other health disciplines.Objectives: This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of stress, identify its sources and coping strategies amongst nursing and midwifery students from three nursing training schools in the Buea Municipality.Methods: A quantitative cross sectional study design was used to conduct the study for 6 months. The study population consisted of nursing and midwifery students from the Faculty of Health Sciences University of Buea, Biaka University Institute and Redemption Higher Institute of Biomedical and Management Sciences in the Buea Municipality. Purposive and a simple random sampling techniques were used to select the three nursing training schools and the participants respectively. The participants were undergraduate student nurses and midwives who had had previous clinical experience. Probability proportionate to size sample technique was used to determine the number of participants from each school. Data was collected from the participants regarding their stress levels, sources of stress, and the strategies they used to cope with stress. The data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Data collected was entered in to an excel spreadsheet version 2010 and analysed using SPSS Version 25. Inferential statistics was also used to describe association between variables (multivariate analysis and Pearson’s correlation); a p-value < 0.05 was considered significant.Results: A total of 342 nursing and midwifery students participated in the study. The findings revealed a very high prevalence [223 (65.2%)] of stress among participants. Age 32 years+, marital status and level of studies (3rd & 4th year) were significantly associated with stress with p values of 0.021, 0.022 and 0.001 respectively. The main sources of stress among students were from school work, from peers and personal life with mean values 2.13, and 1.96 respectively. Majority [201(58.8%)] of the students relied on problem-focused strategies as means to cope with stress, followed by the emotional-focused strategies [81(23.7%)].Conclusion: The prevalence of stress among student nurses and midwives in the Buea Municipality was very high with the main sources of stress being school work, stress from peer and personal life. It is recommended that guidance counseling services be provided in all nursing training institutions and students be encouraged to ultilise the services in order to reduce the prevalence of stress.

Phenotypic Analysis of the HBA2: C.95 G > A Mutation in China

This study aimed to analyze the clinical phenotype of the HBA2: c.95G>A mutation in the Chinese population and to provide guidance for clinical diagnosis and genetic counseling. Peripheral blood samples were collected from 16 patients, including 6 newborns, 2 children, and 8 adults. Hematological parameters and hemoglobin electrophoresis were analyzed, and genotypes were identified using methods such as PCR combined with reverse dot blot (RDB), nested PCR, gap polymerase chain reaction (Gap-PCR), and DNA sequencing. The results showed that 10 patients had mild anemia, 2 had moderate anemia, and 12 exhibited microcytic hypochromic features with MCV values ranging from 53 to 74.7 fl and MCH values from 16.2 to 25.4 pg. Additionally, 3 cases displayed obvious HbH + HbBarts bands (>15%). Among the 16 cases, various combinations of the HBA2: c.95G>A mutation were observed: one case had –α3.7 combined with HBA2: c.95G>A, another had –α4.2 combined with HBA2: c.95G>A, and five had –SEA combined with HBA2: c.95G>A, while the remaining cases were HBA2: c.95G>A heterozygotes. The study concludes that the HBA2: c.95G>A mutation in the α2 globin gene causes α+ thalassemia. When this mutation is combined with the Southeast Asian deletion (–SEA), it results in HbH disease, characterized by moderate microcytic hypochromic anemia and the presence of HbH + HbBarts bands.

PENANGANAN PERILAKU MEMBOLOS SISWA DI MADRASAH TSANAWIYAH AL-IHSAN, SIDOARJO

The phenomenon of truant behavior in students is a real phenomenon experienced by schools. Responding to this requires handling from the school through the counseling teacher to follow up on student truant behavior. This research uses a qualitative approach as case study in MTs. Al-Ihsan Sidoarjo. The informants of this study were school principals and counseling guidance teachers, by using interviews, observation and documentation as data collection method which were then analyzed qualitative-descriptively. The findings showed that the handling of truant behavior that occurred in MTs. Al-Ihsan Sidoarjo was responded by counseling teacher in preventive and curative approaches. For the preventive approach, the counseling teacher provides advice and motivation to all students not to commit truant behavior. Apart from that, parenting sessions were also held as an educational effort and to establish communication with parents and to strengthen social control efforts by involving the role of the surrounding. In the curative approach, the counseling teacher conducts individual counseling sessions to students who have problems intensively to be able to explore reasons and determine solutions centered on the students' own awareness. In addition, the counseling teacher also conducts home visits to the house as a form of communication and checks the condition of students in the home environment. The last treatment taken by the school if truancy behavior is still being carried out is by enforcing discipline through imposing sanctions on students.

Novel splicing mutations in PATL2 and WEE2 cause oocyte degradation and fertilization failure.

To determine the genetic cause of infertility in two unrelated families of female patients suffering from oocyte degeneration and fertilization failure. Whole exome sequencing and Sanger sequencing were performed to identify the disease-causing genes of infertility in two unrelated female patients. Minigene experiments were conducted to confirm the effect of splice site mutations on mRNA splicing. In two unrelated female infertility patients, a novel compound heterozygous splicing mutation (c.516-1G > T and c.877-1G > A) in PATL2 gene and a novel homozygous splicing mutation (c.1222-1G > A) in WEE2 gene were identified. Minigene splicing assays revealed that the c.516-1G > T mutation in PATL2 resulted in a deletion of 8 bases in mRNA that causes a frameshift (c.516-523delTCCCCCAG, p.P173Q fs*13). The c.877-1G > A mutation led to the skipping of exons 10 and 11 and retention of introns 8-9 in PATL2 mRNA. The c.1222-1G > A mutation resulted in the deletion of exon 9 in WEE2 mRNA, leading to an in-frame deletion of 57 amino acids in the WEE2 protein (p.408-464del). Our study discovered novel splicing mutations in PATL2 and WEE2, further expanding the mutation spectrum of these two genes and providing guidance for genetic counseling and diagnosis of female infertility.

Adaptation of the International Outcome Inventory for Hearing Aids (IOI-HA) in Hindi

PurposeThe specific objectives of this study were as follows: (1) to translate and adapt the English version of the International Outcome Inventory for Hearing Aids (IOI-HA) into Hindi, (2) to present data obtained from the hearing aid users, (3) and to investigate the effect of different factors on effective hearing aid use using the Hindi version of the IOI-HA.MethodThe English version of IOI-HA was translated to Hindi by three native Hindi speakers who were proficient in both Hindi and English and had Hindi as their first language. The Hindi version of IOI-HA along with a demographic questionnaire was given to 100 experienced hearing aid users who were literate and more than 18 years of age.ResultsThe findings indicated 53% of individuals utilize their hearing aids for over 8 h daily, while 46% use them for 4 to 8 h a day. A greater number of participants experienced benefits from wearing their hearing aids, suggesting their overall effectiveness for users. Also, 64% of people said their HA was fulfilling their expectations. Sixty-seven percent of participants said life has become quite a lot better with HA usage. The results revealed that age, gender, and type of hearing loss showed no significant association with any test item.ConclusionThe Hindi version of the IOI-HA has proven to be a valuable self-assessment tool for hearing aid users. It aids clinicians and audiological practitioners in comprehending the challenges faced by users and can offer guidance for counseling and assessing the benefits derived from hearing aids.

Penerapan 3Magic Words Melalui Bimbingan Kelompok Metode Sosiodrama Untuk Meningkatkan Interaksi Sosial

This research aims to increase students' social interactions through the application of 3 Magic Words ("sorry," "please," "thank you") in group guidance using the sociodrama method. The research subjects were six class X APHP students at SMKN 3 Madiun in the odd semester 2024-2025. Using a Counseling Guidance Action Research approach with qualitative descriptive methods, the research results show an increase in the use of 3 Magic Words after implementing sociodrama. In the first cycle, although students were still awkward, there was improvement. In the second cycle, more complex scenarios made the use of the 3 Magic Words more consistent, creating a more harmonious and collaborative classroom atmosphere. Sociodrama has proven to be effective in encouraging the use of the 3 Magic Words, which ultimately improves the quality of social interactions.

Development of Konseling-Ku.id website to improve Islamic guidance and counseling services

In the current era of the industrial revolution 4.0, digital technology-based innovations are urgently needed and are growing rapidly. The development method in this study is the Borg and Gall development model. The researcher made a development in the form of a website media named "konseling-ku.id". The purpose of research and development is to produce "Website Development "konseling-ku.id" to improve Islamic counseling guidance services. Based on the analysis of data from the development research results regarding konseling-ku.id websites in avery clear category, based on an assessment of usefulness, convenience, accuracy, attractiveness, and clarity that have been validated by two expert validators. The results of the qualitative analysis data are used as input to revise the product until the final product is produced on the konseling-ku.id website to improve the Islamic guidance and counseling services that have been theoretically accepted. The results of research and development show the effectiveness of counseling services through the https://konseling-ku.id/ website because it can provide convenience and benefits for peer counselors, professional counselors and counselors to conduct counseling that is not limited by distance and time.

Pengaruh Bimbingan Konseling Rational Emotive Behavior Terhadap Motivasi Belajar Peserta Didik Di SMP Negeri 35 Sinjai

This study aims to determine: the effect of the application of REBT counseling guidance on the learning motivation of students of SMP Negeri 35 Sinjai. This study is a quantitative study using the ex post facto method. The population of this study was all students in class VII.2 of SMP Negeri 35 Sinjai as many as 23 people consisting of 10 males and 13 females. The data collection techniques were questionnaires and documentation. The data analysis technique was quantitative research using statistical methods. The results of the study on the questionnaire sheet showed that the application of REBT counseling guidance had an effect of 32.7% on students' learning motivation. The results showed that Thitung counseling REBT 3.193> Ttable student learning motivation 2.085 and the significance value or probability was 0.004 <0.05, this means that Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected. Based on the description above, it shows that the implementation of REBT counseling guidance has an effect on the learning motivation of students at SMP Negeri 35 Sinjai.

The Phenomenon of School Dropouts in the Pujut, Mandalika SEZ: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis from the Perspective of Education Actors and Society

The development of the Mandalika Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Pujut district, while driving economic growth, has raised concerns about declining school interest and high dropout rates among local students. This qualitative study, employing interpretive phenomenological methods, explores the experiences and perceptions of education actors, including the vice principal for student affairs, counseling guidance teachers, Mongge madrasah teachers, and the Head of Sukadana Village, to understand the underlying factors. Findings reveal economic constraints as a primary cause of dropout, with many students from low-income families unable to afford education. Early marriage, particularly among female students, is another significant factor influenced by economic, social, and cultural pressures. Additionally, broken homes, unsupportive social environments, the negative influence of social media, and a lack of motivation contribute to the problem. Schools have responded with counseling, parental engagement, and restrictions on mobile phone use. However, deeper issues like early marriage and broken homes necessitate broader interventions involving government policies and socio-cultural change. This research illuminates the complexity of school dropout in the Mandalika SEZ and highlights the need for a comprehensive approach engaging all stakeholders to ensure educational access and success for all students.

Dukungan Sosial Guru Bimbingan Konseling terhadap Kematangan Karir Siswa di Sekolah Menengah Atas

The aim of this research is to determine the social support provided by Guidance Counseling Teachers (BK) on the Career Maturity of High School Students or equivalent. The method in this research is library research which uses 9 scientific articles related to social support, guidance and counseling teachers, and career maturity of high school students. The results of this research show that BK teachers provide information services to students who really need services so that they can maximize their learning process and be enthusiastic about achieving their dreams or desired careers. Through career guidance, it can be a bridge for students to get closer and get to know the world of work and the things that must be prepared so that students are able to plan the careers needed in the era of society 5.0. The BK Teacher's efforts include providing individual counseling services, developing group guidance, providing support to students, completing facilities, providing systematic and sustainable training that suits the potential needs of students at school. Additionally, before deciding on an academic or non-academic career path, it is important for students to complete an interest test. The conclusion of this research is that social support from guidance and counseling teachers can support the career maturity of high school students. The implication of this research is that students can use the services of guidance and counseling teachers to support career maturity for the students' future

Counseling in Indonesian Education: Systematic Literature Review

Counselling is an important element in education that functions to help students develop mental, emotional, learning skills, and future career development. This article aims to discover the concept of counselling guidance in Indonesian education. Systematic Literature Review is conducted to find references relevant to the research theme. Of the 100 articles that were successfully accessed through the Open Knowledge Maps data bank, nine articles were selected and analysed manually. The selected articles were divided into three groups: a cluster of religion and culture-based counselling, a cluster of procunialism and management in counselling, and a cluster of alternative methods in counselling. The results of this study show that counselling guidance in Indonesian education has strong relationship with cultural and religious values in which counselling guidance can be done by friends, upperclassmen, parents or teachers, and can be done with a variety of different methods. This article provides an overview of the development of the literature on counselling guidance in education in Indonesia in recent times.

Overview of Student’s Mental Health with Broken Home Background

The purpose of this study was to determine the mental health of students from broken home backgrounds. The method used in this study was qualitative descriptive research with a total population of class VII A-C of 105 students and a sample of 6 students. The results of the study showed that disharmonious, unstable, messy family conditions (broken home) can cause the development of unhealthy personalities in children. The form of mental health in question includes aspects of emotion, responsibility and sociability of children. Students admitted that they had vented their emotions on objects around them and even experienced trauma due to physical violence when dealing with their mothers so that the students decided to work after school. In addition, students also felt depressed and considered a burden on the family so that every problem they faced only chose to keep to themselves so that it had a bad impact on their academics, so that serious handling was needed such as providing counseling guidance.

Etika Profesi Bimbingan dan Konseling: Asas Kerahasiaan Dalam Konseling Kelompok

The purpose of this research is to discuss the role of ethics in the guidance and counseling profession, especially the principle of confidentiality in the group counseling process. This research method uses a literature review which examines several scientific articles resulting from previous research. The results of this research indicate that counselors have an ethical obligation to explain the importance of confidentiality during group counseling. The importance of implementing the principle of confidentiality in the implementation of counseling guidance because the success of counseling guidance depends on implementing the principle of confidentiality. This concept demands openness between the counselor and counselor as well as confidentiality of the client's problems.

Pelatihan Bimbingan Konseling Pada Kader PIK M di Kampus UIAD Sinjai Dalam Meningkatkan Rasa Percaya Diri

Self-confidence is a positive evaluation of oneself, including attitudes towards personal beliefs and abilities in facing life as well as a comprehensive view of oneself. Self-confidence shows a positive assessment of an individual's competence or skills. Therefore, holding a counseling guidance training for PIK M cadres to increase self-confidence. The objectives to be achieved in this research are: (1) increase cadres' understanding of self-confidence, (2) cadres can have self-confidence, (3) can solve problems experienced by cadres in terms of lack of self-confidence through counseling guidance. Researchers use the Service learning method with three stages: planning stage, implementation stage, reflection stage. The solution given is to give appreciation to the cadres, suggesting that they continue to practice, increase their reading and vocabulary. The results of this training show that the implementation was carried out from start to finish, cadres already understood what self-confidence is like, and there were several cadres who were able to prove their self-confidence by appearing to speak in public

Peran Konselor dalam Membantu Siswa Mengatasi Stres Akademik: Pendekatan Bimbingan Konseling

Academic stress is a significant problem experienced by students at various levels of education. Academic stress can have a negative impact on students' well-being and their academic performance. Individual counseling has been recognized as an effective approach in helping students overcome academic stress. This research aims to determine the role of counselors in helping students overcome academic stress: a counseling guidance approach. This research is qualitative research. The results of the analysis show that there are several individual counseling strategies that are effective in dealing with academic stress in students. These strategies include relaxation techniques, time management, developing study skills, social support, self-regulation, and developing adaptive thinking patterns. Previous research also shows that individual counseling conducted by trained and experienced counselors has a positive impact on reducing academic stress and improving student well-being. This research has important reinforcement for counseling practitioners and researchers in the field of education. By understanding effective individual counseling strategies, counseling practitioners can develop appropriate and scalable interventions to help students cope with academic stress. In addition, this research also identifies research opportunities that could provide opportunities for further research in this area.

English for specific purpose perspective: Identifying English language needs of guidance Counseling Nigerian Students

This study investigated the perceptions of teacher educators regarding the English language needs of Guidance and Counseling (G&C) students in Nigeria. The research involved 327 academic staff from the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) and Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education (AIFUE). Three research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. Data were collected using a validated 18-item “Teacher-Educators Questionnaire on English language needs of guidance Counseling Nigerian Students” (TOENGC). The instrument’s reliability was established using Cronbach’s alpha, yielding a coefficient of 0.85. Findings revealed a strong consensus among educators on the importance of specialized English language skills for G&C practice, including field-specific vocabulary, academic writing, and intercultural communication. Challenges in addressing these needs included large class sizes, varying student proficiency levels, and inadequate curricular focus on English for Specific Purposes (ESP). The study also identified effective strategies for enhancing language development, such as integrating ESP principles and using authentic materials. Based on these findings, it is recommended that specialized ESP curricula be developed and implemented in G&C programs, incorporating field-specific language instruction and practical communication exercises to better prepare students for their future professional roles.

Education Policy Implementation at School Level: A Study of School Strategies for Facing Social Change at Klaten Senior High School, Indonesia

Social changes in the digital era have had various impacts on education policy. It is important to investigate how educational institutions implement these policy practices to find out how they can realize the vision, mission and goals of education and overcome various problems of social change. This research investigated the implementation of educational policies in the face of social change in the current era of digitalization. A case study research design using a descriptive qualitative approach guided this researcher. The first findings revealed that social changes that influence educational policies in schools include changes to learning models, use of technological tools, information accessibility, interaction, and collaboration in the teaching and learning process. The second finding discussed the existence of positive impacts and potential negative risks on the implementation of school policies due to social changes that occur. The third finding explained four school policy strategies in facing social change, including curriculum adjustments, guidance counseling, collaboration, and digital literacy. The conclusion was that the education policy at Klaten Senior High School (SMA) is generally effective in dealing with the worst impacts that may occur due to social changes in the digital era. It was hoped that these findings would become concrete steps for developing education policies at the upper secondary level. The aim was to improve the ability of teachers and students to face social changes in the digital era and for a better future. The government, through educational institutions, should provide maximum support for the implementation of educational policies.

Preventing School Dropout In Maluku: Synergy Between Family, School, And Customary Values

This article aims to examine the collaboration between family, school, and customary values in efforts to prevent school dropouts in Maluku. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method on several schools in the Maluku region. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation related to the interaction between families, schools, and indigenous communities. The results of the study show that families play a crucial role in addressing the issue of school dropouts through effective communication and motivation for children to continue their education to higher levels. On the other hand, schools contribute by building strong relationships with parents, providing counseling guidance, identifying at-risk students, and offering remedial programs and scholarships. Maluku’s customary values, such as masohi, pela, and the philosophy of Potong di Kuku, Rasa di Daging, make significant contributions in emphasizing solidarity and togetherness, which function as social mechanisms to maintain the continuity of education. These findings affirm the importance of synergy between family, school, and customary values in creating an inclusive and sustainable educational ecosystem. The novelty of this research lies in revealing how local customary values can be effectively integrated into educational policies to prevent school dropouts. The recommendation of this study is the importance of strengthening the role of families, schools, and indigenous communities in shaping educational policies based on local wisdom to support social and humanitarian development.