Humanitas (Jurnal Psikologi)

The Role of Job Crafting in Enhancing Work Engagement Among Teachers at Foundation 'X' in Bandung

Jacqueline Tjandraningtyas, Meta Dwijayanthy, Michelle Ratna Salim — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Fulfilling job demands and work responsibilities requires various resources, both from the teachers themselves and from the organization. Effective management of job resources can help teachers meet job demands. The JD-R (Job Demands-Resources) model is aimed at increasing teachers' work engagement with their profession. This study seeks to examine the role of job crafting in relation to work engagement among teachers. The theories used are the work engagement theory by Bakker, et al. (2008), and the job crafting theory by Tims and Bakker (2010, 2012). The study focuses on teachers who have worked for at least one year at Foundation "X". The data analysis technique used in this research is hierarchical regression analysis, observing the role of job crafting on work engagement, with the addition of demographic data of the teachers. The results show that job crafting affects work engagement among teachers. The correlation value (R) is 0.40, and the coefficient of determination (R square) is 0.17. This means that the job crafting variable (independent variable) has an influence of 17% on the work engagement variable (dependent variable). Demographic data, including age, number of children, spouse's employment status, and education level, strengthen the role of job crafting in relation to work engagement. The results of this study can serve as a basis for enhancing work engagement through the improvement of job crafting. Schools can strive to provide teachers with the freedom to explore innovations and be creative in the teaching process. The recommendations from this study are addressed to the research subjects to enhance their job crafting and make use of their demographic characteristics in order to remain engaged with their work. For schools, it is necessary to improve job crafting and to implement teacher development programs that take into account demographic data, which can strengthen the role of job crafting in promoting work engagement.

Implementation of Discrete Trial Training and Pivotal Response Training for Increasing Joint Attention Skill in Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Fitriany Juhari, Rini Hildayani, Eko Handayani — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Deficit in joint attention is one of characteristics children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and a skill researchers have identified it as foundational to child development. JA is intrinsically linked to the development of language and social interaction skills in both typically developing children and those with ASD. Consequently, experts advocate for joint attention to be a primary target in intervention programs for children with autism. In the present study, JA skills were cultivated in children with ASD using a blended intervention model that combines discrete trial training (DTT) and pivotal response training (PRT), both of which are rooted in the behavioral approach. The intervention specifically targeted two facets of JA: responding to joint attention (RJA) and initiating joint attention (IJA). The findings indicated that the combined DTT and PRT intervention effectively enhanced both RJA and IJA skills in the participating children with ASD. These results suggest that aptly combined, behaviorally-based interventions can yield positive outcomes in improving core developmental functions in this population. Furthermore, this study underscores the critical importance of early detection and intervention, as well as the development of individualized therapeutic programs that target key social skills such as joint attention. Based on these positive outcomes, the integrated DTT and PRT approach warrants consistent consideration as a viable strategy, particularly for enhancing the core developmental capacities of children with ASD.

The Role of Family as Mediators in the Influence of Social Media on Prosocial Behavior and Adolescent Aggression: A Systematic Review (SLR)

Anik Dwi Hiremawati, Anenda Bagus Satrya Ganesha — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The development of social media in adolescents' lives can encourage prosocial behavior through interaction and empathetic expression. However, it also risks triggering aggression due to exposure to harmfull content and unhealthy interactions. This study aims to systematically examine how the role of family mediates the impact of social media on prosocial and aggressive tendencies in adolescents. This study was conducted using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach using the PRISMA 2020 guide. The literature search process was conducted on June 24-30,2025, in five main databases: Google Scholar, Scopus, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Mendeley. The selection was made for articles published in 2018-2024, including peer-reviewed journal articles in Indonesian or English. Fourteen articles that met the inclusion criteria were analyzed thematically. Findings show that emotional support from families, open communication, and positive supervision of digital media use contribute to shaping prosocial behaviors and lowering aggressive tendencies in adolescents. Families who are actively involved in adolescents' online activities tend to be able to direct them to healthy social interactions. The role of the family has proven to be crucial in shaping adolescents' social behavior through supportive supervision and open communication. Based on attachment theory and social control theory, families foster positive norms, strengthen emotional cohesion, and increase resistance to social pressure and exposure to harmfull content from social media. Family interventions, such as digital literacy and maintaining effective communication of social values, can stimulate prosocial behavior and prevent the emergence of aggressive behavior. Thus, the family plays a positive role as a mediator in respondimg to social challenges in the digital era.

Mediating Role of Strength Use Between Strength-Based Parenting and Subjective Well-Being in Emerging Adulthood

Vida Handayani, Marissa Chitra Sulastra — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study aimed to examine the mediating role of Strength Use in the relationship between Strength-Based Parenting and subjective well-being during emerging adulthood. Subjective well-being was assessed through Life Satisfaction and the Scale of Positive and Negative Experience (SPANE). This quantitative survey-based research involved 459 emerging adult respondents aged 18-24 years, predominantly female (81.9%) and with a high school education (64.05%). Data were collected using online questionnaires and analyzed with path analysis using the bootstrapping method. The results indicated that Strength-Based Parenting directly and significantly influenced Life Satisfaction (β = 0.152, p < .001) and SPANE (β = 0.215, p < .001). Strength Use also significantly affected Life Satisfaction (β = 0.233, p < .001) and SPANE (β = 0.221, p < .001). Furthermore, Strength Use significantly mediated the relationship between Strength-Based Parenting and Life Satisfaction (indirect effect = 0.106, p < .001) and SPANE (indirect effect = 0.101, p < .001). This suggests a complementary mediation, where Strength-Based Parenting still has a significant direct effect, but part of its influence is also mediated by Strength Use. These findings underscore the importance of Strength-Based Parenting and the role of Strength Use in promoting Subjective Well-Being among emerging adulthood.

Adaptation and Validation of the Brain Fog Scale (BFS) for University Students in Indonesia

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to adapt the Brain Fog Scale (BFS) measurement tool for the young adult population in Indonesia. Brain fog is a cognitive disorder characterized by difficulties in concentration, confusion, and mental fatigue. Although many reports describe the symptoms of brain fog, systematic tools for detecting and evaluating this condition are still limited. This research employs a quantitative method with psychometric analysis, including validity and reliability testing. The sample consisted of 208 students selected using convenience sampling. Data were collected using the BFS questionnaire, which consists of 23 items covering three dimensions: mental fatigue, impaired cognitive acuity, and confusion. Data analysis was conducted using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) for construct validity testing and alpha coefficients for reliability testing. The results show high reliability (alpha = 0.935); however, the construct validity test revealed that the model did not fully fit, with Chi-Square, CFI, and RMSEA values not meeting model fit criteria, although the SRMR value indicated good results. These findings suggest that the BFS tool requires revision to improve construct validity, especially in the Indonesian cultural context. This study provides a foundation for the development of a more suitable BFS tool for detecting brain fog symptoms in young adult individuals.

School Well-Being as a Predictor of School Engagement among High School Students at Kuntum Cemerlang Bandung

Ellica Reanna Putri, Heliany Kiswantomo — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to determine how much influence School Well-Being has on School Engagement in students at SMA Kuntum Cemerlang Bandung. Respondents in the study amounted to 108 Kuntum Cemerlang high school students who were still actively enrolled. This research is a quantitative study with the sampling technique is total random sampling (saturated sampling). The measuring instrument used for School Well-Being is a modified questionnaire of 27 items. Measurement of School Engagement using a questionnaire which is an adapted design of 23 items. Testing was done with multiple linear regression analysis with SPSS 29 for Mac. As for the results obtained, simultaneously there is an influence of School Well-Being on School Engagement in Students at Kuntum Cemerlang High School. Then, only two dimensions of School Well-Being affect School Engagement, namely Having and Loving. The other two dimensions, Being and Health Status do not influence School Engagement in Students at Kuntum Cemerlang High School. Based on this study, the researcher would like to provide suggestions for future researchers to conduct research by paying attention to other factors that influence School Engagement.

Adaptation of the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale-12 (IUS-12)

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Anxiety is one of the topics that has attracted the attention of several parties recently, especially among students. The anxiety experienced by students when facing uncertainty at a reasonable level of intensity can be considered to have positive value, but if anxiety reaches a high level, it can cause negative effects. The purpose of this study is to adapt the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale-12 (IUS-12) measurement tool into a version that is relevant for Indonesian students. This adaptation involves translation and cultural and linguistic adjustments, with a focus on two main dimensions: Prospective Intolerance of Uncertainty and Inhibitory Intolerance of Uncertainty. The study included 200 active students aged 18–23 years. Data collection was conducted using accidental sampling. The scale used in this measurement tool is a five-point Likert scale with 12 items. Data collection methods used questionnaires distributed online and offline. Data collection used a measurement tool to assess individuals' inability to cope with uncertainty, namely the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale-12 (IUS-12). The psychometric analysis included item analysis, factor analysis using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), which included factor loading analysis, model fit testing, and reliability testing. The reliability result of this measurement tool was 0.795, which falls into the good category and indicates that this measurement tool is reliable for measuring the construct of intolerance to uncertainty among university students. However, the results of the item analysis and factor loading analysis were still unsatisfactory, as the factor loading values were > 0.4. Three items need to be eliminated based on the analysis results. Therefore, further research is needed to improve the quality of the measurement tool so that it can be used optimally, especially in the Indonesian cultural context. This study is expected to contribute to the development of psychological measurement tools that are more appropriate for the Indonesian cultural context.

Analysis of the Relationship Between Hardiness and Career Adaptability in Generation Z Working as Content Creators in Indonesia

Reininda Anugrah Hayati, Rayini Dahesihsari — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

For today's Generation Z, career exploration is not just a developmental phase but also an adaptive process in responding to dynamic career challenges caused by technological disruption, social changes, and the impact of the pandemic. The gig economy has emerged as an alternative for Generation Z who find it difficult to access formal employment, but it also brings uncertainty in terms of income and employment status. Therefore, career adaptability is important for Generation Z who work as content creators. This descriptive-correlational quantitative study aims to analyze the relationship between hardiness and career adaptability among Generation Z who work as content creators. The study employed convenience sampling and obtained 331 participants who met the criteria for completing the DRS-II scale, the CAAS scale, and open-ended questions in the questionnaire. Since the data are not normally distributed, Spearman's rank correlation was used to test the correlation between the two variables. The results showed a significant positive relationship between hardiness levels and career adaptability. This means that the higher the level of hardiness, the higher the level of career adaptability among Generation Z working as content creators. The main implications of the research findings is that hardiness is essential to remain relevant and in demand in pursuing a career as a content creator. The education sector, communities, and relevant government institutions can offer programs to develop hardiness in support of content creators' career development.

The Effect of Theraplay on Improving Secure Attachment Between Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Their Parents

Martina Martina, Yuspendi Yuspendi, Meilani Rohinsa — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Parents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children have various challenges in raising children, it’s difficult to have a secure attachment with their children. This research was conducted to determine the effect of theraplay on increasing secure attachment in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at the “X” therapy center in Bandung. Parents were given the Attachment Q-Sort (AQS) at the beginning, then given 12 sessions of theraplay intervention. After completion, parents were given the AQS again. The results showed that theraplay did not affect the attachment of ASD children at “X” therapy center in Bandung. There are several factors that influence the failure to change the attachment of children with ASD, including age, the number of sessions that are too short, and the activity design that does not meet the needs of each child.The researcher hopes that parents can spend more time interacting with their children consistently to change the attachment. Future researchers are expected to increase the number of sessions in order to see changes in parents’ attachment with ASD children.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training for Reducing Caregiver Stress

Martaria Rizky Rinaldi, Natasya Natasya — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Caregiving for individuals with mental illness poses various challenges that can disrupt the well-being of the families providing care. Caregivers are vulnerable to experiencing stress. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation in reducing stress among caregivers of families with mental illness. The research design employed is a quasi-experiment with a one-group pre-test-post-test design. The participants in the study include 4 family members who care for individuals with mental illness. Participants were selected based on interviews and their willingness to participate. Data collection involved pre-test and post-test phases using the Kingston Caregiver Stress Scale. Data analysis was conducted using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test method. The data analysis results show a significant decrease in stress (p < 0.05). These findings indicate that progressive muscle relaxation is effective in reducing stress among caregivers of families with mental illness. Therefore, progressive muscle relaxation can be utilized for managing stress in caregivers of families with mental illness.