The role of self-reflection using Expressive Writing Therapy in Reducing Stress in Students
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https://doi.org/10.61994/cpbs.v3i.123Keywords:
Self-reflection, Self-Contemplation, Students, Stress, DASSAbstract
Self-reflection is the modern term for self-muhasabah from an Islamic perspective. Self-muhasabah is also known as an attitude that always calculates/calculates whether it is appropriate or not to go against the will of Allah SWT, so as to avoid excessive feelings of guilt, anxiety, and so on. This research aims to explore the role of self-reflection through expressive writing therapy in dealing with study and social stress among 4th semester students at Sriwijaya University in the city of Palembang before and after therapy. The research design used was descriptive with a case study approach method. The subject in the research was a 4th semester female student who experienced. The stress score was measured using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) measuring tool. Data collection and treatment were carried out by researchers using recognition stages, writing exercise stage, juxtaposition/feedback stage, application to the self stage. Pre-test and post-test data were taken before and after therapy, the collected data was subjected to descriptive analysis.
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