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Published
2023-03-14
Articles
“Anak Adopsi” Bukan Suatu Aib Bagiku: Kebersyukuran pada Anak yang Sudah Mengetahui Statusnya sebagai Anak Adopsi di Purwokerto dan Ungaran
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: 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: 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.
Conclusion: Based on the above research results, both participants felt grateful as adopted children. They showed them how they viewed their life positively and handed over everything that happened to God. Many of the positive feelings they experienced as adopted children. Although it was undeniable at first knowing her status as an adopted child, they experienced emotional feelings, disappointment, anger, hurt and negative thoughts that had once been in their minds. However, the feelings were lost when they were able to accept the reason why he was adopted so that both participants could feel grateful as adopted children.
Contribution: This study is expected to improve the understanding of how adoptees can view their life positively and apply it to life. Increasing knowledge and insight in the field of psychology, especially on the topic of cohabitation related to adopted children.
Hubungan Dukungan Sosial Keluarga dengan Gejala Post Traumatik Stress Disorder (Habibah) Cronic pada Korban Bencana Banjir di Desa Parerejo
Purpose: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Habibah) is pathological anxiety that occurs in a person who experiences severe trauma that can physically threaten their life. Furthermore, the pre-survey results indicated that of 10 respondents who experienced symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Habibah), three reported severe symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), four reported moderate, and three reported mild symptoms. This study aimed to determine the correlation between family social support and chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms among flood victims in Parerejo Village.
Methodology/approach: 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.
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.
Methodology: This research method is a literature review through the collection of secondary data from Google Scholar database.
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 friend, 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.
Limitation: The limitation in this study is that it only uses the literature review method which has weaknesses in the data studied. Suggestions from researchers for further research is that primary data can be collected regarding the factors that cause DTD in students at school.
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: The adolescent period constitutes a crucial developmental stage marked by a series of physical and psychosocial changes resulting from puberty. Adolescents who experience dissatisfaction with their physical appearance frequently resort to alternative methods encompassing skincare regimens, dietary alterations, and cosmetic applications to augment their physical attractiveness. The prevalence of body image among adolescent girls reaches 45.2%, while adolescent boys reach 35%. According to the pre-survey conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Gading Rejo, it was found that out of 10 teenagers, 5 experienced low body image, 6 had low self-esteem, and 3 suffered from low self-confidence. The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between body image and self-esteem towards adolescents' self-confidence at SMA Negeri 1 Gading Rejo.
Methodology/approach: The research was quantitative with a Cross-Sectional design. The method of sampling utilized was Simple Random Sampling. The data collection technique used a body image scale with a total of 12 items, a self-esteem scale with 10 items, and a self-confidence scale with 16 items. The study was conducted in May 2023. The sample consisted of 77 respondents with students of Grade XI of Science 1, Science 2, and Science 3. Bivariate analysis in this study used the Gamma test.
Results/findings: The results of the study on body image variables with confidence obtained a p-value of 0.006 <0.05, which can be concluded that there is a significant correlation between body image and self-confidence. The results for self-esteem variables with self-confidence obtained a p-value of 0.000<0.05, which can be concluded that there is a significant correlation between self-esteem and self-confidence. It is recommended that adolescents recognize and embrace their physical strengths and potential to maintain a positive outlook toward their lives.
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.
Methodology/approach: 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/findings: 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.
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.
