Journal of Guidance and Counseling: Research and Studies

The spiritual values in Seloko Melayu Jambi: A systematic review study from the perspective of prophetic counseling

2025-10-15T04:29:52+00:00

The advancement of science and technology in the modern era has brought significant changes to human thought and behavior, particularly in moral, spiritual, and social aspects. Amid globalization, local wisdom and spirituality have begun to erode, highlighting the urgency of strengthening cultural values in character education. One cultural heritage that carries deep spiritual meaning is Seloko Melayu Jambi traditional expressions containing advice, proverbs, and life philosophy that reflect the wisdom of the Jambi Malay community. This study aims to explore the spiritual values embodied in Seloko Melayu Jambi and analyze their relevance to the principles of Prophetic Counseling. Employing a qualitative approach through literature study, this research interprets the philosophical meanings within seloko texts and relates them to the three pillars of Prophetic Counseling: tauhid (divinity), insaniyah (humanity), and akhlaqiyah (morality). The findings indicate that values such as honesty, patience, responsibility, justice, and deliberation are strongly reflected in seloko and are aligned with the spirit of Prophetic Counseling. The study concludes that seloko can serve as a cultural and spiritual medium in counseling practice, fostering counseling approaches that are more contextual, religiously grounded, and rooted in local wisdom.

Do boys and girls connect differently? Insights from adolescent counseling perspectives

2025-10-15T04:43:40+00:00

This study examines the comparison of peer attachment among students based on gender. The purpose of this study is to obtain an overview of the differences in peer attachment among students based on gender in general at each grade level. The study used a quantitative approach with a descriptive comparative method. The sample consisted of 85 students in grade X at SMA Negeri 20 Bandung in the 2024/2025 academic year, using accidental sampling. The comparative analysis was conducted using non-parametric statistics. The technique used was the Two Independent Sample Test on peer attachment scores based on gender. The results of the study indicate that, in general, the peer attachment of students at SMA Negeri 20 Bandung in the 2024/2025 academic year falls into the anxious-ambivalent attachment category. This study recommends group guidance and counseling services that can improve the quality of peer attachment.

Sundanese Trisila values as a cultural framework for bullying prevention: A systematic review

2025-10-15T04:10:44+00:00

This study explores how Trisila or the three core values of Sundanese culture (silih asih or mutual compassion, silih asah or mutual learning, and silih asuh or mutual nurturing) can serve as a preventive framework for bullying in boarding school environments. Using a systematic literature review approach guided by the PRISMA 2020 protocol, the study analyzed 6 scholarly articles published between 2015 and 2025 that discuss character education, cultural values, and bullying prevention in Indonesian and international contexts. The findings indicate that the integration of Trisila values aligns with moral and social-emotional learning frameworks in fostering empathy, cooperation, and responsibility among students. The study emphasizes that cultural-based counseling and education programs can reinforce both individual moral reasoning and communal harmony, thus mitigating bullying behavior in boarding schools. The novelty of this research lies in its cultural-philosophical perspective, which bridges local wisdom and contemporary character education models. Practical implications are directed toward school counselors and educators to implement Trisila-based character development programs as preventive and promotive efforts for a safer school climate.

Can Tarsul Kutai inspire culturally responsive counseling practices?

2025-10-15T04:45:51+00:00

Tarsul Kutai is a traditional oral literary work of the Kutai people in East Kalimantan that is rich in moral, social, and spiritual values. In the context of counseling, these values are highly relevant to character building and strengthening the psychosocial aspects of individuals. This study aims to identify the potential for implementing the values of Tarsul Kutai in culturally responsive counseling services. The method used is a qualitative literature study, through an analysis of manuscripts, cultural studies, and contextual counseling theory. The results of the study show that Tarsul Kutai contains counseling messages that are in line with the principles of guidance and counseling, such as respect for parents, honesty, responsibility, and spirituality. These findings indicate that Tarsul Kutai values can be integrated into classical guidance services, individual counseling, and groups in educational and community settings.

Peace bibliocounseling with the Ronggolawe folk tale: What do you think?

2025-10-15T04:25:34+00:00

Adolescents today face increasing moral and social challenges such as identity confusion, declining empathy, and exposure to violence. Data from the National Commission for Child Protection recorded 4,388 cases of violence against children, most involving psychological and social aggression. This alarming figure underscores the urgency for culturally grounded and philosophically responsive counseling approaches. This study aims to analyze the integration of local wisdom values embodied in Duke Ronggolawe within the practice of Peace Bibliocounseling as an effort to strengthen adolescent character. Using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) guided by PRISMA, the study reviewed 24 peer-reviewed articles published between 2020 and 2025 discussing folklore-based bibliocounseling and the application of local cultural values in guidance and counseling. The findings reveal that folktales inspired by local wisdom particularly those featuring Duke Ronggolawe effectively internalize values of justice, integrity, empathy, and courage. Folklore-based bibliocounseling improves adolescents’ self-esteem, emotional intelligence, and conflict-resolution skills. Moreover, sociodrama techniques rooted in cultural values help prevent negative behaviors and promote tolerance and peace. Overall, integrating local wisdom within a postmodern counseling framework offers an innovative, transformative, and culturally meaningful approach to adolescent character education.