Journal of Health and Behavioral Science

Student Motivation to Participate in Sports Interest and Talent Activities in the Psychology Department Nusa Cendana University

Grace Desmianta Blessias Manik, Mernon Yerlinda C. Mage, Theodora Takalapeta — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 02:22:08 +0000

This study aims to describe the motivation of students to participate in Sports Interest Talent Activities (ITA) in the Psychology Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Nusa Cendana University. Sports ITA in the Psychology Study Program is the most followed ITA by Psychology Study Program students. The number of students participating in Sports ITA is not in line with attendance during training, and students face obstacles that interest researchers in conducting research. This type of research is qualitative research with a phenomenological approach and in-depth interview techniques. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling techniques. Eight participants in this study participated in Sports Interest Talent Activities (ITA) at the Psychology Study Program Faculty of Public Health Nusa Cendana University. The study showed that hobbies, social support, and facilities at ITA Sports influenced student motivation. In addition, Sports ITA does not run well, so student motivation tends not to increase. The results of this study are expected to be an evaluation of the campus of the Program Faculty of Public Health Nusa Cendana University Psychology Study Program and Sports ITA to increase the motivation of students who participate in Sports ITA.

Anti-Social Behaviour in Assisted Children at LPKA Class I Kupang

MEYKE ASTUTI YEMIMA SEU, Diana Aipipidely, Theodora Takalapeta — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This research aims to describe the factors that trigger the emergence of anti-social behaviour and forms of anti-social behaviour in assisted children of LPKA Class 1 Kupang. This study uses a qualitative method. Five people took part in the investigation. Data validity testing was performed through triangulation. Two themes were found in this research: factors in the development of anti-social behaviour and forms of anti-social behaviour. Research shows that anti-social behaviour in children in care is caused by factors that originate within the individual, also known as internal and external factors or those that originate from outside the individual (the environment). Internal factors leading to anti-social behaviour are aggression, curiosity, fear of exclusion, satisfaction/happiness, and lack of regret. External factors that can lead to anti-social behaviour include unhealthy relationships from the participant's environment, such as family, social friends, and social/community environment. This means that relationships with people around him can influence a person so much that they become a factor in developing anti-social behaviour. The forms of anti-social behaviour among children in care are very diverse, such as physical violence, sexual violence, verbal violence, illegal running, theft, and alcohol abuse.

Loneliness Among Inspired Citizens by the Class IIb Women's Penitentiary in Kupang City

Maria Halena Soka Say, Rizky Pradita Manafe, Mernon Yerlinda Carlista Mage — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 02:27:55 +0000

Criminal acts in Indonesia have increased. These acts are triggered by social and emotional factors that make someone designated as a prisoner. Being in prison triggers feelings of loneliness, which is an emotional and cognitive response to the situation of someone who has few social relationships because they do not match what they want. Loneliness is caused by a lack of support, personality, relationships and isolation of the inmates, and this has an impact on the level of loneliness. This research aims to determine the level of loneliness among inmates at the Class IIb Women's Penitentiary in Kupang City. The type of research is descriptive quantitative. Participants in the research were 48 participants. The research results show that loneliness is in the high category at 48%. Loneliness aspect scores viz Social Desirability 52% is in the high category. The research results are expected the Class IIb Women's Penitentiary in Kupang City can maximize programs already running by building innovations in each program to reduce loneliness among inmates.

The Relationship Between Bullying Behaviour and Self-Confidence in High School Adolescents

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 02:32:49 +0000

The problem of bullying in educational institutions is a significant concern. In schools, peers can bully unaccepted individuals, which can diminish their self-confidence. This research examines the relationship between bullying and self-confidence among Wolwal State High School, Alor Regency adolescents. It is a quantitative correlational study using the Product Moment correlation test. The sample comprises 100 teenagers aged 13-19 from Wolwal village, selected through purposive sampling. Instruments include Radhiah's (2020) bullying behaviour scale, based on Coloroso's (2007) theory, and Cahyono's (2019) self-confidence scale, based on Lauster's (2012) theory. Data analysis reveals that physical, verbal, and relational bullying negatively correlates with self-confidence, indicating that increased bullying leads to lower self-confidence in high school students.

Marital Satisfaction in Adolescent Women with Premarital Pregnancy Seen from the First 5 Years of Marriage

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 02:34:04 +0000

This research examines marital satisfaction among young women with premarital pregnancy in Kupang City in the first five years of marriage. The method of research used is a qualitative study. Data collection was carried out with technique interview use guidelines interview and coding in the results interview. The subjects in this study were chosen based on specific criteria using purposive sampling. The respondents are four female adolescents aged 17-22 who have undergone a wedding for five years. Results from this study show that a woman who married at an adolescent age feels satisfaction in their marriage and is capable of adapting to build harmony in the family.

Self-Efficacy and Work Readiness in Psychology Department Students

Merry Ningsi Tasuib, Theodora Takalapeta, Marleny Panis — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 02:36:56 +0000

Many companies reject college graduates because they lack experience, individual's abilities do not meet the criteria, and they do not have good work readiness. One of the factors that influences work readiness is self-efficacy. Self-efficacy is an individual's belief in their ability to organize and carry out activities to achieve goals. This research aims to find out how self-efficacy influences student work readiness. This type of research is quantitative research with simple linear regression analysis. The sample used was 101 students of students from the Department of Psychology, class of 2020, at Nusa Cendana University. The research results show that self-efficacy positively and significantly affects work readiness. The higher the self-efficacy, the higher the work readiness; the significance value is 0.000. Self-efficacy and work readiness have a moderate effect size of 0.304.

Dynamics of Decision-Making to Stop Consuming Alcoholic Beverages in Former Alcoholism

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Decision-making is a cognitive process carried out to find the most appropriate alternative to change a behaviour, and it also occurs in alcoholic individuals to consider the cause and effect experienced to stop being alcoholic. Alcoholism is a term used for individuals who use and consume alcohol over long periods. The purpose of this study is to be able to describe how the dynamics of decision-making to stop consuming alcoholic beverages in former alcoholism based on perceptions, attitudes and behaviours that arise during the process of stopping consuming alcohol. The type of research used is qualitative with a phenomenological approach. Participants in this study amounted to 5 people in Kupang City. The results obtained showed that the initial perception of participants to decide to stop consuming alcohol due to feeling the adverse effects on themselves and the surrounding environment, then the participants began to take a stand by looking for and doing activities that can be used to stop consuming alcohol and behaviours that can be seen namely social support, reinforcement and modelling.

Comparison of Life Skills in Late Adolescents Majoring in Science and Social Studies

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 02:39:55 +0000

Adolescence is a transitional period from children to adults. Adolescents must be able to make decisions, think critically, evaluate themselves, have self-identity, and be close to their creator. All of these things are included in life skills. Life skills are the ability of a person to survive and live. For this reason, life skills are essential for everyone who strives to have a better life. This study aims to determine whether there are differences in life skills in science and social studies majors, with a sample of 204 participants. The method used in this study is quantitative research with comparative analysis and using questionnaire distribution. The results showed that the hypothesis test found that the significance value was 0.67 > 0.05, which indicates no significant difference in the life skills of science and social studies majors. It was also found that the science department is superior in interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and identity development. Meanwhile, the social studies department excels in the interpersonal dimension of physical fitness. Science majors get the highest points for problem-solving, and social studies majors have the highest points for identity development.

Preference of Skincare Product Usage Among Students of Public Health Faculty of Nusa Cendana University

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 02:41:12 +0000

Skincare product preference is an individual's interest in seeing and choosing certain skincare products that are the primary, most desirable, and are a priority choice. This study aims to determine the description of skincare product preferences and the impact of product use psychologically on students of the Faculty of Public Health, Nusa Cendana University Kupang. The type of research used is the mixed method. The research participants used the purposive sampling technique of 300 students of the Faculty of Public Health, Nusa Cendana University Kupang. The descriptive analysis results show that skincare products with the highest number of preferences are face wash (73.3%). The thematic analysis results indicate that students choose skincare products that can protect the skin, help solve skin problems, and brighten the skin. Psychologically, the use of skincare products makes students feel more confident.

The Meaning of Life of Nuns Who Serve Lepers at Bunda Pembantu Abadi Hospital

Mernon Yerlinda Mage, Rizky Pradita Manafe, Gluseppina Kese Wutun — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 01:41:32 +0000

This research aims to find out how meaningful the lives of nuns who serve lepers at the Bunda Pembantu Abadi Naob Hospital, East Noemuti District, Timor Tengah Regency. This study used 5 subjects with the criteria of nuns serving lepers. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods, with two data collection methods, namely observation and interviews. The data that was obtained was analyzed using thematic analysis techniques and produced three main themes, namely, 1) self-view 2) service dynamics 3) challenges and solutions. The choice of life to become a nun with the task of serving lepers is a form of responsibility to God, oneself and others. The choice of life to become a nun leads participants to discover their self-concept and self-esteem through serving vulnerable people, namely lepers. In service, participants encounter challenges, but participants are also able to find solutions to each challenge, namely spiritual activities and an attitude of self-acceptance.

Subjective Well-Being of Working Mothers: A Photovoice Study

FERONIKA RATU, Shela Christine Pello, Yeni Damayanti — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:39:29 +0000

Working mothers are required to take care of household chores, educate children, and complete tasks at work. The dual role will affect the subjective well-being of working mothers. The subjective well-being aspects studied were global life satisfaction and life satisfaction in specific domains, especially the work and family domains. This study aims to identify the subjective well-being of working mothers. This research is a qualitative study that uses the photovoice data collection method. The inclusion criteria are working mothers with permanent jobs, children under 10 years of age, living in Kupang City, and being willing to become research participants. There were 6 participants involved in this study. The results of this study found four main themes related to the subjective well-being of working mothers: social relationships, affective factors, satisfaction in work life, and satisfaction in home life. It is suggested that working mothers develop positive effects in work and home life and that future researchers be able to examine the psychological well-being of working mothers.