Journal of Health and Behavioral Science

Religious Coping of Servants at GBI Jemaat Ayalon Kupang

2025-06-30T04:34:16+00:00

Religious coping is the way a person relies on faith, worship, and support
from their religious community to deal with life's pressures or challenges. The
purpose of this study was to determine the religious coping of ministers at GBI
Ayalon Kupang related to understanding, application, and assessment of religious
coping. The research method used is qualitative. The data collection technique is a
structured interview. Sampling in this study used a purposive sampling technique
with 5 participants. This study found that servants at GBI Ayalon Kupang face
spiritual and interpersonal challenges, such as a crisis of faith, the declining spirit of
service, and conflict within the ministry team. They overcome these challenges by
strengthening their relationship with God through prayer and seeking support from
others and church leaders.

Religious Leaders' Perceptions of the Suicide Phenomenon in Kupang City

2025-07-25T00:56:53+00:00

This study aims to understand the perceptions of religious leaders in
Kupang City towards suicide to see how religious values influence their perspectives
and handling of the issue. The participants in the study numbered three people,
consisting of three religions with a majority in Kupang City, namely Catholic,
Protestant, and Islam. Using qualitative research methods, data were collected
through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. The
results of this study indicate that religious leaders in Kupang City understand suicide
as an act that does not follow religious teachings and generally occurs due to severe
life pressures. They show deep concern and want to be directly involved in suicide
prevention efforts, such as providing spiritual support and encouragement, helping
emotionally, and educating the community to be more aware of the importance of
maintaining mental health.

Family Harmony On Juvenile Deliquency

2025-06-30T04:34:16+00:00

Adolescence is a transitional phase that is vulnerable to various forms of
deviant behavior, one of which is juvenile delinquency. The family environment, as
the first environment known by children, plays a vital role in the formation of
adolescent personality. This study aims to determine the effect of family harmony on
juvenile delinquency in class X students at SMA Negeri 1 Lobalain. This study used
a quantitative method, and the sampling technique used purposive sampling. This
research instrument uses a Likert scale to measure family harmony and juvenile
delinquency variables. The validity test was carried out using the Pearson Product
Moment correlation of each statement item in the questionnaire. The results of simple
regression analysis show that there is a significant influence between family harmony
on juvenile delinquency. This study emphasizes the importance of the family's role in
preventing juvenile delinquency.

SELF-DISCLOSURE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS

2025-07-25T01:01:46+00:00

The rising incidence of suicide among students highlights the urgent need to address mental health issues within this group. The primary challenges are that many students hesitate to seek professional help and are unwilling to speak up about their condition. Self-disclosure is one of the factors that can help students deal with mental health problems. This study aims to determine the factors that influence undergraduate students with mental disorders (MDGJ) to do self-disclosure. This study is a qualitative study. The participants in this study were 9 students who were willing to do follow-up interviews after screening. The data collection technique used was semi-structured interviews. Data analysis used thematic analysis. The results of the study found that there were two factors that influenced MDGJ self-disclosure, namely inhibiting and supporting factors. Inhibiting factors consist of family neglect and cognitive distortion, while supporting factors consist of peer support and attempts to seek help. The implication of this study is to provide interventions, such as forming peer counsellors.

Overview of Interest in Career Choice of Students Using the Rothwell Miller Interest Blank (RMIB) Test Approach

2025-06-30T04:34:17+00:00

Abstract. This study aims to describe the career interests of students at SMAN Kapan using the Rothwell Miller Interest Blank (RMIB) Test approach. Interest is a stable tendency to focus and be attracted to certain activities without coercion. This research employed a descriptive quantitative approach with purposive sampling involving 62 twelfth-grade students. The data collection instrument was the RMIB Test, which includes 12 categories of interest. The results showed that the highest interest among male students was in the Mechanical category (26%), while female students were most interested in the Aesthetic category (20%). The lowest interest was found in the Social Service category (3.2%). These findings highlight the importance of psychological tools, such as the RMIB test, in identifying students' interests as a foundation for appropriate career decision-making. This research is expected to assist students, schools, and parents in developing more targeted and potential-based career planning.

Keywords: interest, career choice, RMIB test, high school students, educational psychology

Quality of Friendship Relationships to Risk of Bullying Behavior in First-Year Students

2025-06-30T04:34:17+00:00

Abstract. The risk of bullying behavior is an act of intimidation carried out repeatedly by a stronger party against a weaker party, causing harm to the victim physically or emotionally. This study aims to determine the effect of the quality of friendship relationships on the risk of bullying behavior in the Psychology department, Faculty of Public Health, University of Nusa Cendana. This study used quantitative methods. Samples were taken using a purposive sampling technique. Data was collected using two scales: the Friendship Quality Scale (FQS) and the Adolescent Peer Relations Instrument (APRI). The results showed that the quality of friendship relationships in first-year students has a negative and significant influence on the risk of bullying behavior. Thus, the quality of good friendship relationships acts as a protective factor in creating a safe and bullying-free campus environment.

Keywords: friendship relationships, students, bullying behavior

Description of Parenting Styles of Parents with Autistic Children and Their Accompaniment Treatment

2025-06-30T04:34:17+00:00

Abstract. This study aims to describe the parenting styles of parents and the treatments provided to children with autism. The research employed a descriptive quantitative method with purposive sampling, involving 20 parents of children with autism aged 3–6 years at the Autism Service Center in Kupang. The instrument used was the PSDQ-Short Version questionnaire, which has been tested for validity (r > 0.422) and reliability (α = 0.912). The results showed that the democratic parenting style was the most widely applied, especially by parents aged 30–54 years with high school and undergraduate education. Meanwhile, a combination of democratic and permissive parenting was found among parents aged 55 years with a postgraduate education. Speech therapy and behavioral therapy were the most frequently used (90.23%), while sensory therapy was less applied (72.18%).

Keywords: Autistic Children, Parenting Styles, Treatment

The Meaning of Life in Adolescents Who Have Experienced Pregnancy Outside of Marriage

2025-07-25T01:02:49+00:00

Abstract. Adolescence is a transitional period from childhood to adulthood. It’s a
time when individuals have sexual curiosity and interest. Some teenagers are sexually
active, while others are not at all. Teenagers who have sex are at risk of experiencing
unwanted pregnancies. The purpose of this study was to determine the description
of the meaning of life in teenagers who experience pregnancy outside of marriage.
This study is a qualitative study with thematic analysis techniques. Sampling in this
study utilized purposive sampling, with a sample size of 5 participants. There are
four main themes found: 1) Initial response during pregnancy, 2) Challenges, 3)
Experiential Values, and 4) Hopeful Values. It shows that teenagers who are pregnant
outside of marriage find sources of meaning in life through the love given by people
around them, spiritual activities, and hope for themselves and their children to have
a better life in the future.

Keywords: Adolescence, Source of Meaning in Life, Pregnancy Outside of Marriage

Problem-Focused Coping in Student Academic Stress

2025-07-22T02:07:36+00:00

Academic stress is one of the problems faced by Psychology students of the Faculty of Public Health, Nusa Cendana University, especially when facing various academic demands. This study aims to examine the effect of problem-focused coping, a coping strategy centered on problem-solving, on academic stress. The research employed a quantitative explanatory approach with a survey design. Data were collected through questionnaires from 180 students. The analysis revealed that increased use of problem-focused coping was significantly negatively correlated with academic stress (p = 0.001). These findings underscore the importance of implementing problem-focused coping strategies to reduce academic stress and support the improvement of students’ well-being.

Self-Esteem and Narcissism Tendency among Instagram User Students

2025-07-22T02:09:01+00:00

Instagram is a popular social media platform among teenagers and students. Its interesting features make users able to exist and show their abilities, beauty, or other unique things. However, if excessive, this can become a form of narcissism, one of which is influenced by self-esteem. This study examines the relationship between self-esteem and narcissistic tendencies in 221 Instagram user students from the Psychology Study Program at Nusa Cendana University, Kupang. Data were collected using the self-esteem scale and the narcissism tendency scale, based on Coopersmith's theory and Raskin and Terry. The purposive sampling method was used for sampling from a population of 521 students. Spearman correlation analysis showed a significant positive relationship (r = 0.246, p = 0.000), which means that the higher the self-esteem, the higher the narcissistic tendencies in college students who use Instagram. This finding confirms that self-esteem plays a role in influencing narcissistic behavior on social media.

An Overview of Social Support and Resilience among Volcanic Eruption Survivors

2025-07-25T00:37:07+00:00

This study explores the theoretical framework of social support and resilience among survivors of the Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcanic eruption. Given the psychological and emotional challenges faced by survivors in the aftermath of a disaster, social support plays a vital role in recovery. The proposed hypothesis suggests that stronger social support from sources such as family, friends, and the community enhances resilience. A quantitative method was employed through surveys to assess both the level of social support received and the strength of the survivors. The results indicate a positive correlation between social support and resilience; survivors who received greater support demonstrated higher levels of resilience. These findings underscore the significance of community-based support systems in facilitating individuals' recovery from traumatic experiences and rebuilding their lives after natural disasters.

The Relationship between Self-Control and Cyber Aggressive Behavior in Adolescent Social Media Users

2025-07-23T02:58:24+00:00

Cyber aggression has a serious impact on the mental and social well-being of adolescents. This study aims to fill the gap by exploring the relationship between self-control and cyber aggression in adolescent social media users in Kupang City. The sample determination was carried out using a purposive sampling technique. The data analysis techniques employed were normality tests, linearity tests, and correlation tests. he test results revealed a correlation between self-control and cyber aggression, indicating a significant negative relationship between the self-control variable and the cyber aggression variable. The results of the measurement of the level of self-control obtained 237 participants (62.5%) in the high category, so the level of self-control among adolescent social media users in Kupang City was in the high category. There were 247 participants (65.2%) in the low category, so cyber aggression in adolescent social media users in Kupang City was in the low category.