Kajian Psikologi dan Kesehatan Mental

Kajian Psikologi dan Kesehatan Mental (KPKM) is a national, peer-reviewed and scholarly journal, which accepts and publishes high-quality article discussing various interesting issues on psychology and mental health. Kajian Psikologi dan Kesehatan Mental (KPKM) welcomes researchers, practitioners and academicians to submit empirical research, theroretical articles, and reviews related to updated topics of psychology.

Kajian Psikologi dan Kesehatan Mental (KPKM) is a national, peer-reviewed and scholarly journal, which accepts and publishes high-quality article discussing various interesting issues on psychology and mental health. Kajian Psikologi dan Kesehatan Mental (KPKM) welcomes researchers, practitioners and academicians to submit empirical research, theroretical articles, and reviews related to updated topics of psychology.

Published
2023-03-14

Articles

Kebersyukuran pada Anak yang Sudah Mengetahui Statusnya sebagai Anak Adopsi

Purpose: This study aims to determine gratitude in children who already know their status as adopted children. This study looks at whether as adopted children, they feel grateful or not while being adopted and how they view their lives Methodology/approach: This study took 2 participants with several criteria, namely female, early adult age (19 - 25 years), adopted since infancy, knowing their status as adopted children in late adolescence (13 - 18 years), knowing their status as adopted children from adoptive parents, already knowing their status as adopted children for 3-5 years. The data collection method used in this research is using semi-structured interview techniques using interview guidelines. Results/findings: The results showed that as adopted children, participants felt grateful. As adopted children they see life as a blessing from God. Although at the beginning they showed negative feelings or negative affect, over time they were able to accept reality and feel grateful as adopted children Conclusions: The study finds that adopted children who learned about their status during adolescence are able to develop gratitude over time. Limitations: This research is limited to two female participants with similar age ranges and life experiences. Contribution: This study offers insights into how adopted individuals process identity and emotional acceptance. It emphasizes the role of gratitude in coping and adjustment, and can inform adoptive families and mental health professionals about the importance of communication and emotional support following disclosure of adoption status.

Hubungan Dukungan Sosial Keluarga dengan Gejala Post Traumatik Stress Disorder (Habibah) Cronic pada Korban Bencana Banjir di Desa Parerejo

Purpose: This study investigates the correlation between family social support and chronic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms among flood victims in Parerejo Village. Pre-survey data showed varied PTSD symptom levels, with most respondents experiencing moderate to severe trauma. Research methodology: The research design employed in this study was a correlation analysis using a cross-sectional method. The sample size for this study was 72 flood victims from Parerejo Village, RT. 11 (Neighborhood Association number: 11). The bivariate analysis in this study utilized Spearman’s rho test. Results: The research design employed in this study was a correlation analysis using a cross-sectional method. The sample size for this study comprised 72 flood victims from Parerejo Village, RT. 11 (Neighborhood Association number 11). The bivariate analysis in this study utilized the Spearman Rho test. Conclusions: Family social support plays a critical role in alleviating chronic PTSD symptoms among disaster victims. Strengthening familial ties and promoting emotional support in the household may be an effective strategy for post-disaster mental health recovery. Limitations: This study is limited by its cross-sectional design, which restricts causal inference. The use of a localized sample from a single neighborhood also limits the generalizability of the findings to broader populations. Contribution: This research contributes to the field of disaster psychology by providing empirical evidence on the protective influence of family-based social support in mitigating long-term PTSD symptoms. The findings can inform mental health interventions and disaster recovery programs, emphasizing the need to involve families in psychosocial rehabilitation efforts.

Kajian Literatur: Faktor-Faktor Penyebab Kejadian Dissociative Trance Disorder pada Pelajar

Purpose: This study aims to find out more about the factors that cause Dissociative Trance Disorder (DTD) in students. Research methodology: This research method is a literature review through the collection of secondary data from the Google Scholar database with keywords: factor, Dissociative Trance Disorder, and student, publication between 2012-2022, full text, and open access. Results: The results of this study show that several stressor factors cause DTD, including changes in study habits, the learning process, a new learning environment, relationships with teachers, relationships with friends, conflicting relationships with parents, girlfriend or boyfriend, low academic achievement, financial problems, academic demands from parents, physical exhaustion, harsh parenting styles, childhood violence, introverted personality, and anxiety. The learning process is the biggest stressor for students because 59.7% of DTD cases occur during the learning process. Conclusions: Some stress factors that cause DTD include changes in learning habits, new learning environments, learning processes, relationships with teachers, relationships between fellow students, relationship problems with parents, low academic achievement, academic demands from parents, problems with boyfriends, financial problems, harsh parenting styles, physical exhaustion, violence in childhood, introverted personalities, and anxiety. Limitations: The limitation of this study is that it only uses the literature review method which has weaknesses in the data studied. Suggestions from researchers for further research are that further research can be carried out with other, more rigorous research methodologies to explore that cause DTD, and more research is needed to compare DTD with other dissociative disorders that occur among students. Contribution: This research is expected to increase understanding, knowledge, and insight about the phenomenon of the occurrence of DTD or possession in students at school that in fact DTD occurs due to various internal and external factors.

Hubungan Citra Tubuh dan Harga Diri dengan Kepercayaan Diri Remaja di SMA Negeri 1 Gading Rejo Pringsewu

Purpose: Adolescence is a critical developmental phase marked by physical and psychosocial changes that may affect body image, self-esteem, and self-confidence. This study investigates the relationship between body image and self-esteem with adolescent self-confidence at SMA Negeri 1 Gading Rejo. Research methodology: A quantitative cross-sectional design was employed involving 77 Grade XI students selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected using standardized scales for body image (12 items), self-esteem (10 items), and self-confidence (16 items). The Gamma test was used for statistical analysis. Results: Findings indicate a significant positive correlation between body image and self-confidence (p = 0.006), and between self-esteem and self-confidence (p = 0.000). Most respondents reported moderate levels of body image (79.2%), self-esteem (74.0%), and self-confidence (83.1%), suggesting that positive self-perception contributes to higher confidence. Conclusions: Positive body image and high self-esteem are associated with increased self-confidence among adolescents. Limitations: The study was limited to a single school with a relatively small sample size and a cross-sectional design, which restricts causal inference. Contribution: The research provides empirical evidence on factors influencing adolescent confidence, offering insights for educators and counselors to develop mental health and self-acceptance programs in school settings.

Moralitas Aborsi karena Kehamilan Remaja: Ditinjau dalam Perspektif Feminisme dan Sains

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to describe the Morality of Abortion Due to Teenage Pregnancy. Research methodology: The method used is literature study with a feminism and science approach, then the data is collected and a descriptive analysis is carried out and finally conclusions are drawn. Results: The results of the study show that the Morality of Abortion Due to Teenage Pregnancy when viewed from a feminist perspective tends to be in the pro choice group which gives full rights to women to terminate their pregnancies because they are worried about their future. their children and also physically which are still unstable and immature or stable. Meanwhile, if viewed from a scientific perspective, abortion can be carried out with certain conditions, such as a place for a license to practice, professional staff, condition of the fetus, counseling for women and affordable rates. Conclusions: The morality of abortion due to teenage pregnancy, from a feminist perspective, tends towards the pro-choice group, which gives women full rights to terminate their pregnancies due to concerns about their future, their children's future, and their physical condition, which is still unstable and immature/unstable. Limitations: The limitation of this study is that it only discusses the permissibility of abortion, there is no detailed explanation regarding the dangers of abortion Contribution: This research contributes to groups that allow abortion, even so the hope is that in the next study it can explain the dangers of abortion so that it is balanced in the spread of knowledge.