Jurnal Ilmiah Psikologi Terapan

Psychological impact of adverse childhood experiences and ostracism on depression among Malaysian youth

2023-11-01T16:57:13+07:00

This study aimed to examine the relationship between adverse childhood experiences, ostracism and depression among young adults in Shah Alam, Malaysia. This research was made to contribute a clearer understanding of the prevalence of depression amongst young adults. The study used a quantitative, cross-sectional research design with non-probability sampling and the data was analyzed using structural equation modelling (SEM). Two hundred fifty respondents aged 18 - 29 from Shah Alam, Malaysia, participated. The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 Items (DASS-21), Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire and Ostracism Experiences Scale (OES) were used in this study. Results have shown that there is a significant relationship between adverse childhood experiences, ostracism, and depression among young adults. Direct effects were assessed in a structural model. Adverse childhood experiences and ostracism both have significant effects on depression. Adverse childhood experiences positively affect depression (β = 0.423, p < 0.001), while ostracism also has an adverse effect on depression (β = 0.534, p < 0.001). In conclusion, these findings contribute to the knowledge that early life traumatic events and ignorance can influence a young adult psychologically.

Religiosity and mental health stigma among adults in Malaysia

2024-02-17T11:11:18+07:00

This study explored religiosity's impact on mental health stigma among 451 adults of various religions in Malaysia using quantitative methods. Participants, including Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, and Christians, completed the Centrality of Religiosity and Perceived Devaluation-Discrimination scales via an online Google form. Findings indicated high religiosity and moderate mental health stigma levels overall. Pearson correlations showed no significant relationship between religiosity and stigma across all groups. However, Buddhists demonstrated a small to moderate correlation (r = 0.27, p < 0.05) between Public Practice of religiosity and stigma, while Hindus showed a similar effect (r = 0.24, p < 0.05) with Experience of religiosity. One-way ANOVA revealed no stigma differences between religious groups. Addressing mental health stigma is crucial, given its impact on help-seeking behaviors. Future research should focus on fostering inclusive attitudes towards mental illness while respecting religious beliefs.

Identification of psychometric properties of acculturative stress scale for international students

2024-04-02T13:20:01+07:00

Ensuring reliable measurement instruments is crucial for psychologists and practitioners. The Acculturative Stress Scale for International Students (ASSIS) is a widely used tool for assessing acculturative stress. An analysis of data from 100 international students in Indonesia demonstrated that the ASSIS met reliability standards, with AVE values between 0.50 and 0.63 and CR values between 0.73 and 0.91. The ASSIS also satisfied the criteria for content and construct validity. Additionally, the factorial validity of the ASSIS-1 CFA model met 5 out of 6 criteria, including RMSEA < 0.08, SRMR < 0.10, and NFI, CFI, and GFI values > 0.90, while the ASSIS-2 CFA model fulfilled all 6 criteria. Consequently, it can be concluded that the ASSIS is a valid and reliable tool for international students in the Indonesian cultural context.

Does power predict emotional abuse in adolescent romantic relationships?

2024-04-02T13:16:48+07:00

The aim of the current study is to explore the association between power perception and emotional abuse, with power satisfaction as a mediating factor, and to determine the prevalence of reciprocal emotional abuse within adolescent romantic relationships. The sample consisted of 184 (15-18 years) in romantic relationships for at least six months and were students at SMAS A, SMKN B, and SMAN C, selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using the Multidimensional Measure of Emotional Abuse Scale and Power Perception and Power Satisfaction Scale. The scale reliability indicates good results, α ≥ 0.8 for MMEA dimensions and α > 0.66 for Power scale. Data were analyzed using the causal step method. The analysis results show that power perception, mediated by power satisfaction, does not significantly affect emotional abuse in adolescents (p > 0.05). In adolescents, the power perception tends to be the same, and they generally experience high power satisfaction. The research also shows that emotional abuse between adolescents with romantic relationships occurs reciprocally (p < 0.01; r > 0.194). The research results are expected to contribute to future studies and the design or development of interventions aimed at preventing emotional abuse in adolescent relationships.

Relationship between grit and subjective career success in teacher

2024-04-17T17:46:27+07:00

Choosing a career as a teacher is a long journey because individuals must be ready to serve for a lifetime to educate the nation's generation. In other words, the teacher needs to define their subjective career success and have an unyielding personality, such as grit, to remain consistent in achieving subjective career success. This study aims to determine the relationship between grit and subjective career success in teachers. This correlational quantitative study involved 300 teachers, consisting of 85 male and 215 female teachers aged 20 to 54 years. Data were collected using non-probability quota sampling with the Grit-O Scale and Subjective Career Success Scale. The results of data analysis showed that grit was significantly associated with eight dimensions of subjective career success in teachers, with a p-value of <.001. The implication of this research is that teachers are expected to be able to help teachers build persistence and consistency of interest in their careers so that they will be able to overcome all obstacles and failures in their careers.

The role of work-family conflict in mediating the influence of social support on the psychological well-being of career women

2024-05-25T11:19:10+07:00

As time progresses, the participation of women in the workforce is no longer considered taboo. Psychological well-being has become a focal point for experts due to its crucial role for career women. However, achieving it poses a challenge, especially for those with dual roles as employees and spouses/mothers. Efforts to enhance psychological well-being can be achieved through good social support. This research explores the role of work-family conflict as a mediator in the influence of social support on the psychological well-being of career women. The study employed a quantitative cross-sectional approach with purposive sampling techniques. The subjects consisted of 248 permanent female employees with families, and they were measured using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, Work-Family Conflict Scale, and Psychological Well-Being Scale. Furthermore, mediation analysis was conducted using Hayes's PROCESS model 4. The results indicate that social support has a direct and indirect impact on psychological well-being (β =1.27; LLCI = 1.16; ULCI = 1.39) and also influences it indirectly through work-family conflict (β = 0.35; LLCI = 0.18; ULCI = 0.48). The findings emphasize the role of environmental support in the psychological well-being of career women.

Analysis of the psychometric properties of the Indonesian version of the McMaster family assessment device general functioning subscale (FAD GF-12)

2024-05-31T21:18:20+07:00

This research aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of the McMaster Family Assessment Device subscale General Functioning (GF-12), an assessment tool with 12 indicators of family educational function in high school present in the Indonesian form. A purposive non-random sampling method was employed on 103 adolescent students, aged 16-18 years, consisting of 75 females and 27 males currently in high school. The results showed that the questionnaire was valid and reliable. The GF-12 subscale items showed r value of 0.5-0.8 compared to the table index of 0.3 using the pearson correlation. The Cronbach's alpha value for the GF-12 subscale items was 0.8. In light of these results, the GF-12 questionnaire of the Indonesian version is a valid instrument for assessing family function. This showed that the level of family functioning in adolescents can be assessed more accurately. The results are recommended as the basis for a more accurate assessment of the Indonesian cultural and linguistic context. Furthermore, it is suggested a standard for researchers, practitioners, and educators who focus on adolescent welfare issues.

Social support and self-compassion: Their influence on work-family conflict among mothers employed as nurses

2023-12-24T17:38:34+07:00

Nurses bear the responsibility of providing care to patients amidst demanding work schedules. For a mother working as a nurse, balancing roles in both profession and family becomes a priority; failure to achieve this balance may lead to conflict. This study investigates the predictive ability of social support and self-compassion on work-family conflict among nurse mothers. The study involved 143 nurse mothers recruited through accidental sampling methods. Instruments employed included the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), self-compassion scale, and work-family conflict scale. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that social support and self-compassion collectively predict work-family conflict among nurse mothers (R²= 0.130, F = 10.487, p= 0.00). The ability of social support and self-compassion to predict work-family conflict was 13%, with the remaining variance attributable to unexamined variables in this study. The implications of this study suggest that managing work-family conflict necessitates social support from family, supervisors, colleagues, and friends. Furthermore, enhancing self-compassion through self-kindness, acknowledging common humanity, and fostering mindfulness while reducing self-judgment, isolation, and over-identification could prove advantageous.

The mediating role of emotional competence in the association between self-esteem and cyberbullying victimization among adolescents

2023-12-25T06:47:24+07:00

The transition phase experienced by adolescents is certainly not always smooth and it is common to experience bullying. With the development of technology, bullying that was originally only in schools and neighborhoods has become in cyberspace or can be called cyberbullying. someone can become a victim of cyberbullying because they have low self-esteem. Emotional competence, which includes the ability to recognize, respond, and manage one's own and others' emotions, is a key factor in overcoming the negative impact of cyberbullying and improving adolescents' self-esteem. This study aims to examine the important role of emotional competence as a mediator between self-esteem and cyberbullying victimization in adolescents. In this study, a sample of 115 adolescents who had experienced cyberbullying was involved. A significant indirect effect (-0.1022) of emotional competence was found through data analysis using mediation tests. The findings of this study provide strong evidence that adolescents with high self-esteem and good emotional competence are likely to experience lower impact when victimized by cyberbullying. The results of this study provide a deeper understanding of the importance of developing emotional competence in protecting adolescents from the risks and negative impacts of cyberbullying. Emotional competence can be learned by attending some training such as emotion regulation training, emotion identification, and others that are related to emotional competence. Self-esteem training also can be an option for adolescents to learn and increase the skill of emotional competence.

Evaluating the effectiveness of mindfulness-based sexual therapy for women with sexual dysfunction: A systematic literature review

2024-05-07T09:51:12+07:00

This study aimed to explore and synthesize the effectiveness of mindfulness-based therapy in addressing sexual dysfunction that adversely impacts the quality of women sexual relationships with the partners. Systematic Literature Review (SLR) methodology was used based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. In this study, a systematic literature search was conducted on integrated databases, namely SagePub, Science Direct, Springer, and PubMed, for articles published between 2014 and 2023. The search terms used were "mindfulness sexual therapy" and a total of eight articles were selected based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results showed that mindfulness-based therapy could be a valuable and promising intervention for enhancing sexual function in women with sexual dysfunction and low relationship quality. Future studies should conduct similar analyses with male subjects.