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
2023-11-06

Articles

Sikap Penerimaan Diri Wanita Infertil di Desa Pandangan Kulon, Kragan, Kabupaten Rembang

Purpose: The adolescent The purpose of this study is to describe the attitude of self-acceptance of infertile women in the village of  Pandangan Kulon, Kragan, Rembang Regency. Methodology/approach: The method used is qualitative with a field study approach, and then data collection uses observation, interviews, and documentation. Then an interactive analysis was carried out using source and method triangulation techniques. Finally, conclusions are drawn. Results/findings: The results of the study show that the self-acceptance attitude of infertile women goes through several stages, namely denial, anger, depression, bargaining, and acceptance. This is of course a long journey where understanding, sacrifice, and support are needed from various parties such as the husband, extended family, and the community so that new hope emerges because of the strength and willingness to accept the decrees and destiny that Allah SWT has decided for each human being on earth. Conclusions: The attitude of self-acceptance of infertile women goes through several stages, namely denial, anger, depression, bargaining, and acceptance. Limitations: The limitation of this study is that it only limited to two infertile female subjects, it is hoped that further research can obtain more subjects to study. Contribution: This research contributes for everyone, especially women who experience infertility, so it can be a support and reading in life as well as indirect motivation to strengthen them in accepting their predetermined destiny.

Does the Exposure to Content of the Humor Videos Reduce Stress of College Students during Pandemic?

Purpose: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has created a global crisis that has drastically impacted the changing living conditions that cause stress. The general public has begun to use humor as a coping mechanism in dealing with a pandemic. Experiments were carried out with the aim of observing the effect of humorous displays on stress reduction. Methodology: Participants are the first-year college students who are selected using the samples in this study is a probability sampling technique, namely a simple random sampling. The research approach was a pre-post experimental design using stress measurement during the pandemic, namely the Covid Stress Scale (CSS). Data were analyzed by performing different tests on CSS scores before and after treatment. Results: The analysis results showed that there was a difference in the CSS score before and after treatment. Based on these data, it can be concluded that humorous impressions have an effect on reducing stress during a pandemic. Conclusions: The study concludes that exposure to humorous videos significantly reduces pandemic-related stress, supporting humor as an effective coping strategy that lowers stress hormones and promotes emotional resilience. Limitations: The experiment was conducted online. Contribution: This research offers college students an accessible way to reduce stress through humor, especially by watching humorous videos.

Orientasi Masa Depan terkait Pernikahan pada Dewasa Lajang Asal Nusa Tenggara Timur yang Merantau di Jakarta

Purpose: The aim of the study is to know the concept of future orientation about marriage in single adults from East Nusa Tenggara who live in Jakarta Barat, specifically in the age range of late thirties to approaching forty years old. Methodology/approach: This research uses 2 participants with criteria is an early adult male and female with an age range from late 30 to 40 years, already working, not living with parents, and not yet married in Jakarta. There were 2 participants in this research, namely: adult men (38 years) and adult women (37 years) who were unmarried and had migrated to Jakarta. The data collection method used by researchers is a semi-structured in-depth interview technique referring to the interview guide that has been prepared. Results/findings: The results indicated that the need to resolve a crisis of trust in a partner because one's own desires affect the future orientation related to marriage in the participants, and therefore caused them to remain unmarried. Conclusions: The study finds that single adults from East Nusa Tenggara in Jakarta delay marriage due to personal motivations, including trust issues and self-preference. Clear future orientation helps them plan, evaluate, and prepare for marriage despite existing challenges. Limitations: From the results of the research and discussion carried out, it can be concluded that the picture of future orientation regarding marriage in single adults from East Nusa Tenggara who migrated to West Jakarta is that the two participants have specific motivations for being single. influenced by the factor of wanting to resolve the crisis of trust in one's partner and the factor of one's own desires. Contribution: It is hoped that this research can increase understanding of future orientation in single adults and can apply it in life and can increase knowledge and insight in the field of psychology, especially with related topics.

Gambaran Self-Concept pada Mahasiswi Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Padjadjaran yang Pernah Mengalami Body Shame

Purpose: This research aims to investigate the self-concept of female students who have experienced body shame. Methodology: This study utilizes a non-experimental design with a quantitative descriptive method. The respondents in this research comprise 105 female students from the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Padjadjaran who have experienced body shame, selected using quota sampling. The measurement instruments include the Tennessee Self Concept Scale by Fitts and the body shame subscale, which is part of the Objectified Body Consciousness Scale. Results/findings: The results of this study indicate that the majority of female students from the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Padjadjaran who have experienced body shame possess a positive self-concept. Furthermore, it was also found that body shame categorized as moderate and high significantly differs in its impact on self-concept. Conclusions: The majority of female students who have experienced body shame are able to accept themselves, face problems with confidence, and improve without feeling inferior. Limitations: This study employs a measuring instrument with marginal fit validity, indicating limitations in its ability to comprehensively measure a construct. Contribution: This research provides valuable information about the importance of fostering a positive self-concept in female students and also offers insights into the impact of body shame on the self-concept of female students.

Children's Perceptions of Parental Mediation on Internet Use

Purpose: In this study, parental mediation is explained through the perception of children about their parents’ behavior. Methods: This study used a non-experimental descriptive method and described the following four strategies: active co-use, interaction restriction, technical restriction, and monitoring. The measurement tool used was a questionnaire on children’s perceptions of parental mediation. Data were collected from 240 children aged 9–12 years from two elementary schools. Results: The results showed that children perceived their parents to use the strategy of active co-use and interaction restriction at a moderate level, and monitoring at a low level. In the strategy of technical restriction, the data show that most children perceived that their parents did not use technical means to restrict internet use. Conclusions: Children perceived their parents as moderately involved in guiding and restricting Internet use, but with limited monitoring and minimal use of technical restrictions. This highlights the need for more balanced mediation strategies. Limitations: This study relied solely on children's perceptions. Future research should collect data from parents and children for comparative purposes. Contribution: This study contributes on the perception of children of Parental Mediation on Internet Use