Happiness: Journal of Psychology and Islamic Science

Exploring the Financial Benefits of Mental Health in African Nations: Overcoming Mental Obstacles

2023-08-30T15:57:37+00:00

Governments in wealthier countries have taken an increasing interest in mental health in recent years, conscious of its impact on quality of life and the economic consequences of poor mental health. In Africa, however, mental health is still not given the attention and resources it needs, with the majority of the focus being on communicable disorders. This review of the literature looks at the economic effects of mental health in African countries, exploring the difficulties they face and how economic data can be used to push for more investment in mental health. It examines the available information, identifies any gaps in the evidence, and examines how mental health services are provided. In high-income countries, NGOs have been demonstrated to be a significant factor in the financing, organization, and supply of mental health services, which is of great importance. In African countries, where mental health policy and infrastructure are more limited, NGOs have an even more essential part to play in removing obstacles to the establishment of mental health policy and practice.

Perspektif Positif: Dinamika Perilaku Hegemoni Dalam Budaya Kerja Pegawai

2023-11-01T05:41:32+00:00

Social interactions in the workplace play a pivotal role in shaping the work culture and influencing organizational productivity and success. Particularly, the relationship between superiors and subordinates holds the potential for creating hegemonic behaviors, where superiors utilize their experience and knowledge to influence subordinates. This research aims to delve deeper into the processes, forms, levels, and impacts of hegemonic behaviors within the work culture of employees at the Department X in Kediri District, with a focus on the positive perspective of Antonio Gramsci's theory. This study adopts a qualitative approach and a case study research design. Information is obtained from two informants, a superior and a subordinate, through interviews and observations. Data is analyzed through method triangulation, involving raw data collection, data reduction, data interpretation, data analysis, and drawing conclusions. The research findings indicate that hegemonic behavior evolves through the demonstration of intellectual and moral leadership by superiors, subsequently gaining the approval of subordinates regarding the dominance of superiors. Forms of hegemonic behavior encompass aspects of intellectual and moral leadership, approval, and domination. The identified level of hegemony suggests a "declining hegemony." The impact of hegemonic behavior includes positive changes in work processes, ethics, communication, and power utilization. This study reinforces the understanding of the dynamics of relationships between superiors and subordinates in the workplace and their implications for work culture. It also provides a foundation for improving the work environment and fostering more harmonious inter-employee relationships.

Melintasi Tantangan Pendidikan Online: Dinamika Dukungan Sosial dan Reduksi Stres Akademik pada Mahasiswa Selama Pandemi COVID-19

2023-01-14T09:02:58+00:00

Online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic has led to stress experienced by students worldwide affected by the outbreak. This study aims to examine the level of social support and stress in academic activities, as well as to investigate the influence of social support on the level of academic stress during online learning. The research follows a quantitative correlational approach, with a population of 410 students and a sample size of 41 from the Psychology Department at State University of Padang Campus V, Bukittinggi. Data were collected using a questionnaire with a Likert scale distributed via Google Forms. Academic stress was measured using the Educational Stress Scale for Adolescents (ESSA) developed by Sun et al., while Sarafino and Smith's theory was employed to measure the variable of social support. Data were analyzed using simple regression analysis with the assistance of SPSS version 16. The results showed a moderate level of social support and moderate levels of stress. The regression analysis revealed no significant influence of social support on academic stress during online learning for Psychology students at State University of Padang during the Covid-19 pandemic, with a significance value of 0.249; p>0.05. Several factors influencing these results include coping strategies, social conditions, and individual factors.

Peningkatan Kemampuan Asertif melalui Terapi Perilaku Kognitif: Menyelami Dampak Positif dalam Pengembangan Komunikasi Personal

2023-01-20T12:35:38+00:00

This research aims to explore the impact of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) on assertive behavior among Special Education Teachers (SETs). Due to the heavy workload and demands, teachers may experience cognitive disturbances. The study employs a quantitative experimental approach, focusing on a single participant, a 23-year-old SET named PAS, a new teacher in an Inclusive School for Special Needs in Kab Blitar, with low assertive behavior based on interview assessments, observations, graphic tests (BAUM, DAP & HTP), Wartegg, CFIT, and assertiveness scales. Sampling is done purposively. The Assertiveness Inventory serves as the research instrument, administered over eight sessions lasting 60 minutes each. Pre-test and post-test evaluations were conducted to assess changes. The findings indicate an improvement in assertive behavior for the participant, as evidenced by an increase in assertive behavior scores on the Assertiveness Inventory scale. Additionally, a reduction or elimination of negative thoughts and behaviors in the participant was observed. This research is vital for understanding how CBT can effectively enhance assertive behavior, particularly in the context of special education teachers facing significant work-related challenges. The results provide a foundation for developing interventions or programs that can be broadly applied to help educators enhance their assertive communication skills. Moreover, the study sheds light on the positive impacts anticipated from integrating cognitive behavior therapy in the development of assertive behavior.

Regulasi Emosi Mahasiswa Usia Dewasa Muda Yang Pernah Terlibat Toxic Relationship

2023-12-07T02:07:51+00:00

Mahasiswa sebagai individu dewasa perlu membangun hubungan intim sebagai orang dewasa yang menjalani periode penting kehidupan. Dalam prosesnya, mahasiswa bisa saja terlibat pada toxic relationship. Regulasi emosi menjadi penting dimiliki mahasiswa agar mampu mengelola emosi secara tepat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap aspek dan faktor regulasi emosi pada mahasiswa usia muda yang pernah terlibat toxic relationship. Ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus, menggunakan informan sebanyak 3 orang korban. Penelitian ini mengungkap fenomen berdasarkan teori Gross, (2014) dan Gross & Thomson, (2007). Data dikumpulkan dengan metode observasi, wawancara dan observasi. Pengecekan keabsahan data dilakukan dengan triangulasi sumber. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ketiga informan menunjukkan cara meregulasi emosi yang beragam.Saat terlibat pertengkaran, informan AF, RN dan YH cenderung diam dan menjauhi pasangan untuk sementara waktu agar dapat menata ulang pikiran dan mental. Informan AF membutuhkan penghargaan pasangan sehingga mendorong adanya dialog dan bercakap-cakap untuk menyelesaikan masalah. Informan RN cenderung menekan emosinya dan tidak memperpanjang masalah, karena hal tersebut diyakini sebagai proses pendewasaan, sehingga ia mengajak pasangan untuk saling instropeksi. Sementara informan YH, cenderung mengikuti kemauan pasangan, sehinggaa apapun kondisinya, ia mengalah demi tidak ditinggalkan pasangannya.

Pola Komunikasi Remaja pada Keluarga Pesisir

2023-11-28T16:14:11+00:00

Communication is one of the daily activities that are often carried out by humans. Every aspect of human life is influenced by communication. The smallest human unit to carry out a communication that starts from the family. Communication in the family which is the way family members interact with family members, where good communication can be created between parents and children. The purpose of this study was to determine the communication patterns of adolescents in the family, with their parents. This research is devoted to young coastal families who live on the coast of Kenjeran Beach, Surabaya. The subjects in this study were adolescents aged 13-18 years who lived in the area around the coast of Kenjeran, Surabaya, East Java, totaling 33 people. Collecting data using a Likert Scale questionnaire with 25 items. The results of the study showed that the dominant communication pattern was the monopoly pattern with a percentage of 54.55%.

The Effectiveness of Islamic Psychotherapy with Zikr Asmaul Husna in Improving the Sleep Quality of Schizophrenic Clients in UPT Rehabilitasi Sosial Bina Laras Kediri

2023-11-28T15:53:56+00:00

This study was conducted because there are many schizophrenia survivors, especially those who are undergoing the rehabilitation process at the UPT Rehabilitasi Sosial Bina Laras (RSBL) Kediri. Schizophrenia is a serious psychiatric disorder, in which the individual experiencing it loses self-control. This loss of self-control disrupts the sleep cycle which is a necessity in human life. Therefore, researchers tried to conduct experiments on schizophrenic clients at UPT Rehabilitasi Sosial Bina Laras Kediri to improve sleep quality by applying zikr asmaul husna as one of the methods in Islamic Psychotherapy. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect and effectiveness of remembrance of asmaul husna as a psychotherapeutic method in improving the sleep quality of schizophrenic clients in UPT Rehabilitasi Sosial Bina Laras Kediri. This research uses an experimental approach with a quantitative type of research. The research design used was One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. The study sample consisted of 10 schizophrenia clients. Data in this study were collected through questionnaires and observations. The results of the analysis using the Paired Samples Statistics test showed that the average value of the pretest was 8.90, while the post-test value was 9.00. There is a change in value between pretest and posttest. However, the test results using the Paired Samples T-Tests test showed that Sig (2-Tailed) > 0.05, which is 0.899 > 0.05. Thus, it can be concluded that there is no significant difference in the filling of the questionnaire. Although there was no significant difference in filling out the questionnaire, there were differences in scores before the application of the method (pretest) and after application (posttest). Calculations using linear regression show that the value of R Square is 0.370 or 37.0%. From this figure, it can be concluded that the effectiveness of remembrance asmaul husna as an Islamic Psychotherapy method in improving the sleep quality of schizophrenic clients in UPT Social Rehabilitation Bina Laras Kediri by 37.0%, while the remaining 63.0% is influenced by other factors that are not reviewed.