Journal of Health and Behavioral Science

Resilience of Crop Failure for Farmers in Dryland Area

Ariel Aoetpah — 2025-12-22

Indonesia, as an agrarian country, is highly dependent on the agricultural sector, including in East Nusa Tenggara Province, which is dominated by dryland areas and prone to crop failure. The impact is not only economic but also psychological, such as stress and depression. Nevertheless, some farmers remain able to survive, demonstrating resilience. This study aims to describe the resilience and adaptive strategies of farmers in dryland areas using a qualitative phenomenological approach through in-depth interviews. The results show that resilience is shaped by family responsibility, land ownership, positive mindset, spiritual beliefs, self-confidence, and dependence on farming. Resilient farmers can manage emotions, think optimistically, and develop adaptive strategies. These findings are expected to serve as a foundation for policies to support the resilience of farmers in drought-prone areas.

COLLEGE STUDENT CAREER DECISION MAKING: A LITERATURE STUDY

Clarissa Maldini Henderina Bisinglasi — 2025-12-22

Throughout life, individuals face many important choices, including career decisions. This is a crucial stage for students in the transition to the world of work. This systematic literature review examines the factors that influence students' career decision-making using the PRISMA framework in empirical articles between 2015 and 2025; from 320 initial articles, 8 relevant studies were selected. The main findings show that self-efficacy, self-understanding, emotional intelligence, parenting, career counseling, and social support (family and friends) play an important role in improving students' ability to make career decisions. Practical implications highlight the need for self-development programs and career guidance services in higher education to improve students' career readiness.

BODY IMAGE AND SELF-ESTEEM AMONG FEMALE STUDENTS IN PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Rizkita Fadillah Angel Manoe — 2025-12-22

Adolescence is a period when individuals begin to pay more attention to their physical condition, which is known as body image. Body image is defined as an individual's perception of how satisfied and accepting they are of their physical appearance, which is influenced by their own perceptions. Self-esteem is the result of an individual's evaluation of themselves, expressed in their attitudes and acceptance of their qualities. This study aims to determine whether there is a relationship between body image and self-esteem among female psychology students at Nusa Cendana University, involving 156 female participants. This study employed a quantitative research method through the distribution of questionnaires. The hypothesis test found a significance value of 0.006 < 0.05, which means that the study indicates a relationship between body image and self-esteem among female students. Students with a better perception of their body image tend to show positive emotional responses, including self-esteem.

Overview of Online Friendships Among Vocational High School Students

Philomena Firmina Tae — 2025-12-22

This study aims to describe online friendships among vocational high school (SMK) students in Kupang City. The research employed a quantitative descriptive approach involving 362 students from five public and private vocational schools in Kupang City. The instrument used was the Online Friendship Scale developed by Helmi, Widhiarso, and Husna (2017), which includes four aspects: sharing, voluntariness, companionship, and mutual support. The results indicate that adolescents are fairly active in engaging in online peer interactions; however, the intensity, closeness, and social support developed through these interactions have not yet reached an optimal level. The aspects of sharing and voluntariness reflected good openness and willingness, while companionship and mutual support were at high levels, indicating the presence of positive social support in digital media. These findings highlight the importance of digital literacy and character guidance to strengthen adolescents’ social relationships in a healthy and meaningful way.

A Study on the Happiness of Elderly Individuals Who Remain Employed

Pelipus Aloo — 2025-12-22

Living happily in old age is the dream of every elderly person. Happiness is a positive psychological state in which an individual experiences positive emotions such as life satisfaction and positive feelings. This research aims to describe the happiness of the elderly who are still working in Kupang City. It uses a qualitative phenomenological approach with five elderly participants selected through purposive sampling. Five main themes were identified: full engagement, building positive relationships, meaning in life, optimism, and resilience. Data analysis involved data reduction, data presentation, and verification as research results. The findings revealed that the elderly could achieve desired life happiness, including having sufficient income, being independent and persistent, finding life meaning, spending time with family, having optimism for the future, and being able to rise from failure, despite psychological and physical changes in old age.

Living with Uncertainty: A Phenomenological Study of the Quality of Life among Young Adult Hemodialysis Patients

Jam Gabrielle Ramos Cani — 2025-12-22

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) signifies the final stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD), often necessitating kidney transplants or hemodialysis for survival. Hemodialysis imposes significant limitations on patients' daily lives, potentially leading to psychological issues. Prior studies have examined hemodialysis patients' experiences and quality of life, but the Philippine context, particularly among young adults, remains understudied. This research aims to describe the lived experiences of young adult hemodialysis patients, understand their perceptions of life-and-death risks, and explore changes in their quality of life and mental health. The study employed descriptive phenomenological research with thematic analysis, involving five young adult patients undergoing hemodialysis. Themes such as difficulty understanding their situation, dealing with life’s difficulties, life of uncertainty, and psychological impacts emerged from the data which provided insight into the experiences of young adult patients. Understanding these experiences can enhance care, support, and overall quality of life for young adult hemodialysis patients.