Intan Repita Sari, Lenny Wahyuningsih, Bangun Yoga Wibowo

Efektivitas Layanan Konseling Kelompok dengan Media Journaling untuk Menurunkan Kecemasan Sosial Siswa

Introduction

Efektivitas layanan konseling kelompok dengan media journaling untuk menurunkan kecemasan sosial siswa. Penelitian ini menguji efektivitas layanan konseling kelompok dengan media journaling untuk menurunkan kecemasan sosial siswa SMP. Hasil menunjukkan penurunan kecemasan sosial yang signifikan.

Abstract

Gangguan kecemasan sosial menjadi latar belakang dalam penelitian ini, yang menjadi permasalahan yang tidak sederhana dan dapat menghambat kegiatan sehari-hari, terutama siswa di sekolah. Permasalahan kecemasan sosial kerap kali terjadi karena beban akademik, seperti saat diminta untuk tampil pada kegiatan di sekolah. Jika tidak segera ditangani, siswa akan terus merasa malu pada situasi baru dan umum, siswa akan terus merasa takut akan komentar negatif dari orang lain, serta siswa merasa tidak percaya diri saat harus tampil di depan umum. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui efektivitas layanan konseling kelompok dengan media journaling untuk menurunkan kecemasan sosial siswa. Metode penelitian ini yaitu eksperimen dengan pendekatan pre-eksperiment dan menggunakan one-group pre-test-posttest design. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas IX SMP Negeri 1 Pabuaran dengan pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data memanfaatkan angket kecemasan sosial, yang sebelumnya telah diuji validitas dan reliabilitas. Analisis data dilangsungkan dengan memanfaatkan uji Paired Sample t-Test. Hasil penelitian dilihat dari pelaksanaan pre-test dan post-test yang menunjukkan adanya penurunan yang substansial dengan rata-rata sebesar 45,87 dari sebelumnya sebesar 66,00. Analisis uji Paired Sample t-Test pada proses pengambilan keputusan hipotests, nilai 0,000 lebih rendah dari 0,05, dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa hipotesis diterima. Temuan ini menyatakan bahwa layanan konseling kelompok dengan media journaling efektif untuk menurunkan kecemasan sosial siswa.

Review

This study addresses a highly relevant issue concerning social anxiety among students, a challenge that can significantly impede academic performance and social development. The authors propose and investigate an innovative intervention combining group counseling with journaling, offering a potentially accessible and effective approach to mental well-being in an educational setting. The clear articulation of the problem, the intervention, and the stated objective to determine its effectiveness are commendable. The methodology, utilizing a pre-experimental one-group pre-test-posttest design with a validated and reliable social anxiety questionnaire, is outlined. Crucially, the reported findings demonstrate a statistically significant and substantial reduction in social anxiety scores, providing preliminary evidence that this integrated approach holds promise for supporting students. However, the methodological design presents notable limitations that constrain the strength and generalizability of the conclusions. The use of a "one-group pre-test-posttest design" without a control group significantly compromises the internal validity of the study. It becomes challenging to definitively attribute the observed decrease in social anxiety solely to the intervention, as other factors such as maturation, historical events, or regression to the mean cannot be ruled out. Furthermore, the reliance on purposive sampling from a single school limits the external validity, making it difficult to generalize these findings to a broader student population. The abstract also lacks specific details regarding the duration, frequency, and content of the group counseling and journaling sessions, which are crucial for replication and a deeper understanding of the intervention's mechanisms. Despite these methodological caveats, the study offers valuable preliminary insights into an important area. To enhance the robustness and impact of future research, several recommendations are pertinent. Subsequent studies should prioritize employing stronger experimental designs, such as randomized controlled trials with a comparison or control group, to bolster internal validity. Expanding the sample size and recruiting participants from multiple schools or diverse demographic backgrounds would significantly improve the generalizability of the findings. Additionally, providing a more detailed description of the intervention protocol, including specific techniques used in both group counseling and journaling, would facilitate reproducibility. Exploring qualitative data to capture students' experiences and perceptions of the intervention could also offer richer context and a deeper understanding of the observed effects.

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