Peran Konseling Individu Dalam Membantu Mahasiswa Mengatasi Permasalahan Akademik, Ekonomi, dan Sosial
Keywords:
Academic Problems , Economic Stress, Individual Counseling, Social Relationships, StudentsAbstract
Students face various academic, economic, and social challenges that can affect their psychological well-being and success in completing their studies. The complexity of these problems requires support services that are not only oriented towards problem solving but also towards developing individual capacity to cope with various pressures. This study aims to analyze the role of individual counseling in helping students overcome academic, economic, and social problems. The study used a qualitative approach with a case study design on three students who were purposively selected based on the characteristics of their different problems. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation, then analyzed using an interactive analysis model through the stages of data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Data validity was achieved through source triangulation and technique triangulation. The results show that individual counseling plays a role in improving students' ability to identify root causes, develop problem-solving strategies, strengthen self-regulation, and build more positive interpersonal relationships. The analysis yielded three main themes: strengthening the ability to manage academic problems, developing strategies for dealing with economic pressure and role conflict, and increasing self-disclosure and the quality of social relationships. The research findings confirm that individual counseling is an effective service in supporting students' ability to adapt to various life challenges. This research contributes by showing that academic, economic, and social problems are interrelated, thus requiring comprehensive, sustainable counseling services that are oriented towards developing students' capacities.
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