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Academic Journal of Psychology and Counseling
ISSN : 27225453     EISSN : 27225461     DOI : https://doi.org/10.22515/ajpc.v5i2.8548
Academic Journal of Psychology and Counseling is a research-based psychological journal published by the Fakultas Ushuluddin dan Dakwah, Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Mas Said Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia. Academic Journal of Psychology and Counseling is dedicated to developing abnormal psychology, Islamic psychology, and Islamic counseling studies by diffusing research backed by solid empirical evidence (qualitative, quantitative, meta-analysis, and systematic literature review). It is hoped that it will provide a reference and guidance to enhance peoples psychological potential, and improve their mental health, and offer adaptive strategies for preventing and reducing the risks of psychological problems. In the long run, the journal is expected to impact individuals and the community positively. Academic Journal of Psychology and Counseling is open to academics, students, researchers, and practitioners who are interested in contributing their thoughts, especially in the field of Psychology and Counseling. Academic Journal of Psychology and Counseling published bi-annually (April and October) with five articles in each issue. Academic Journal of Psychology and Counseling collaborates with the Pengurus Pusat Himpunan Psikologi Indonesia (HIMPSI) and Perkumpulan Ahli Bimbingan dan Konseling Islam. Focus: Academic Journal of Psychology and Counseling is a scientific journal that focuses on abnormal psychology, counseling to deal with mental problems, Islamic psychology, and Islamic counseling. It publishes articles based on empirical studies using quantitative or qualitative approaches or a combination of the two or meta-analysis or systematic literature review. Scope: Academic Journal of Psychology and Counseling calls for scientific articles on abnormal psychology in various contexts; counseling aimed dealing with mental problems; and psychological themes related to mental conditions resulting from abnormal social and environmental conditions. This journal also welcomes articles on Islamic psychology and Islamic counseling. It covers issues at varying levels of analysis (personal, group, and societal research) and methods (psychodiagnostic and psychological interventions). Furthermore, it provides the opportunity for the publication of articles based on inter/multidisciplinary and trans-disciplinary research, and even prioritizes or reserves special space for these.
Articles 55 Documents
Thinking Again And Again: The Link Between Rumination And Creativity With Anxiety As A Mediator Divine Grace C. Escobar; Jeannie A. Perez
Academic Journal of Psychology and Counseling Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023): May 2023 - October 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ajpc.v4i2.7522

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It is not uncommon to find that many creative people are anxious and ruminative. This study investigated the association between two types of rumination (brooding and reflection) and creativity and the mediating role of anxiety in a general population. This cross-sectional quantitative study involved 135 Filipino adults, whose ages ranged from 18 to 53 years old. The respondents were recruited online using the chain referral technique. Three instruments of measurement were used in facilitating the online data collection namely, Rumination Response Scale – Short Form, Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and Runco Ideational Behavior Scale (RIBS). Mediation analyses were performed using the General Linear Model technique to test the hypotheses of the study. The results showed a positive association between the two types of rumination and creativity. Anxiety also showed a significant positive association with creativity and was a significant mediator between the two types of rumination and creativity. The findings added a new contribution to the existing body of knowledge about the mediating role of anxiety between rumination and creativity. Implications for counseling were offered where rumination and anxiety could be tapped as psychological resources to improve creativity. Future research directions were also offered.
Mental Health Of Lecturers Amid Banditry In Zamfara State: Implications For Counseling And Psychotherapy Abubakar Sadiq Haruna; Mohammed Lawal Mayanchi
Academic Journal of Psychology and Counseling Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): November 2023 - April 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ajpc.v5i1.7630

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In the context of ongoing banditry incidents in Zamfara State, Nigeria, this study aimed to assess the mental health status of lecturers in Federal University Gusau (FUGUS). The purpose was to examine whether banditry had affected psychological well-being of the university teachers. Employing a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 86 lecturers using a Self-Reporting Mental Health Inventory (SMHI). The inventory demonstrated high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.89) and comprised dimensions reflecting positive mental health attributes. Data analysis involved the use of mean scores, one-sample and Independent Sample T-Tests. The results of the analyses revealed that the mean scores for various dimensions of mental health were consistently below 3.0, suggesting a significant level of negative mental health experienced by the participants. Furthermore, an Independent Sample T-Test indicated that gender did not exert a significant influence on the observed negative mental health outcomes (t=-0.195, p>0.05). The findings underscore the need for targeted counselling interventions and support strategies to address negative mental health outcomes among lecturers, irrespective of gender, and to cultivate a conducive academic environment that promotes their psychological well-being.
Work Stress, Sleep Disturbances, And Quality Of Life In Working University Students Haleema Khatoon; Abeeha Arshad; Muhammad Luqman Khan; Amna Noor; Farwa Mustafa Mustafa; Arhamna Tahir Tahir
Academic Journal of Psychology and Counseling Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): November 2023 - April 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ajpc.v5i1.7691

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The pressure of juggling work responsibilities and academic commitments results in increased stress levels, problems with sleep and sub-optimal quality of life. This study examined the relationship between work-related perceived stress (WRPS), sleep disturbances (SD), and quality of life (QOL) among working university students. A total of 287 working Pakistani students (72 men, 215 women) participated in this study and were selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using the Perceived Stress Scale (α=0.81), PROMIS Sleep Disturbances Short Form (α=0.88), and Quality of Life Scale-16 (α=0.92). The results showed that WRPS is significantly correlated with SD (r=0.397, p<0.01) and negatively correlated with QOL (r=-0.193, p<0.01). Multiple linear regression analysis reveals that SD and QOL are predictors of WRPS. It also confirms that SD is a significant moderator in WRPS and QOL’s relationship, and the interaction variable (SD_QOL) is also significant. The findings emphasized the importance of balancing work and academics to reduce stress and improve students' overall quality of life. Further research should investigate specific stressors and their impact on sleep disturbances and the quality of life.
Statement Of Retraction: Emotional Intelligence And Empathy: Predictors Of Counselors’ General Health
Academic Journal of Psychology and Counseling Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): November 2023 - April 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ajpc.v5i1.8401

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We, the editors and publishers, decided to retract the article entitled "Emotional Intelligence And Empathy: Predictors Of Counselors' General Health" with authors Peter Worlanyo Abomah (Department Of Psychology, Methodist University College, Ghana), Gladstone Agbakpe (Department Of Psychology, Methodist University College, Ghana), Cynthia Naa Lamiley Quaye (Department Of Psychology, Methodist University College, Ghana). We published the article in Volume 4 Issue 1 2023 (https://ejournal.uinsaid.ac.id/index.php/ajpc/article/view/7478). The authors were proven to have committed violations in the form of multiple submissions (https://scientific-publishing.webshop.elsevier.com/research-process/paper-retraction-meaning-and-main-reasons/). This article was also published in the International Journal of Natural Sciences: Current and Future Research Trends Volume 20 Issue 1 page 1-17 (https://ijnscfrtjournal.isrra.org/index.php/Natural_Sciences_Journal/article/view/1200). The authors have been informed about the retraction of the article. The retracted articles will remain online, but they will be digitally watermarked on each page as ‘Retracted’.
Sensory Processing Sensitivity In Adults With And Without Tension-Type Headache: Moderating Role Of Pain Catastrophizing Yasmeen Zahra; Nazia Iqbal
Academic Journal of Psychology and Counseling Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): November 2023 - April 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ajpc.v5i1.8429

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Little is known about the relationship between sensory processing sensitivity and tension-type headache. The aim of the present study was to examine the moderating role of pain catastrophizing in the relationship between sensory processing sensitivity and tension-type headache. The sample was selected from Islamabad and consisted of 324 adults (46 men, 278 women). 212 adults were diagnosed with tension-type headache) via a structured questionnaire using the ICHD-3 criteria, and 112 did not report such a health condition. The Highly Sensitive Person Scale was used to measure sensory processing sensitivity, and the Pain Catastrophizing scale was used to measure pain catastrophizing. The results show that tension-type headache was positively correlated with sensory processing sensitivity (r = 0.35, p < 0.01), and this relationship was moderated by pain catastrophizing. This study sheds light on subtle factors contributing to headache disorders. It also informs clinical approaches, emphasizing the role of pain catastrophizing in the sensitivity-headache link, potentially guiding personalized interventions for improved headache management in individuals.
Social Intelligence As A Predictor Of Competencies Among Prospective Counselors In Public Universities Edith Omorionmwen Omogbai; Wellington Omosefe Jesuorobo
Academic Journal of Psychology and Counseling Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): May 2024 - October 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ajpc.v5i2.8548

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The study investigated social intelligence as a predictor of counseling competencies among prospective counselors in public universities in Edo and Delta States. Its aim was to precisely examine the level of social intelligence among these individuals and determine whether it predicts their counseling competencies. Survey research design using the correlational approach was implemented in the study. The population of the study comprised all Master’s students in public universities in Edo and Delta who had completed the practical counseling course. A sample of 81 prospective counselors was used for the study. The researchers used the Tromsꝋ Social Intelligence Scale (TSIS) and the Counselor Competency Scale (CCS) as research instruments. Data analyses were carried out using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and regression analysis. The findings of the study implied the social intelligence level of future counselors was high, and social intelligence significantly predicted counseling competencies of prospective counselors (F=8.021, p< 0.01, R2=0.09).
Prevalence And Associated Factors Of Burnout At Bule Hora University In Southeast Ethiopia Ayichluhim Alemishet
Academic Journal of Psychology and Counseling Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): November 2023 - April 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ajpc.v5i1.8684

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The present study intended to assess the prevalence of burnout and its associated factors among teachers at Bule Hora University, Southeast Ethiopia. A cross-sectional survey design was employed to achieve the objective of the study. Using a simple random sampling technique, 220 (200 men and 20 women) teachers who were actively working at Bule Hora University during the study period were selected. Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), General Self-efficacy Scale (GSE), Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale (RSE), and Life Orientation Test-Revised (LOT-R) were used to collect the data. Then, quantitative data analysis techniques such as frequency, percentage, Pearson’s Product Moment correlation, and linear regression analysis were conducted to analyze the collected data. The study showed a significant positive correlation between personal accomplishment and self-efficacy (r=0.435, p<0.01), whereas optimism had a negative correlation with emotional exhaustion (r=-0.315, p<0.01) and depersonalization (r=-0.289, p<0.01). While self-efficacy significantly predicted personal accomplishment (B=0.690, t=7.107, p<0.01), optimism significantly predicted both emotional exhaustion (B=-0.143, t=-4.898, p<0.01) and depersonalization (B=-0.407, t=-4.456, p<0.01). From this result, we can conclude that the prevalence of burnout is attributed to self-efficacy and optimism. Therefore, concerned parties ought to design appropriate interventions that incorporate self-efficacy and optimism to manage university teachers' burnout.
Influence of Personality Traits on Students’ Academic Achievement in Secondary Schools at Harari Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia Moti Gelata; Gemechu Abera; Geleta Sitota
Academic Journal of Psychology and Counseling Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): May 2024 - October 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ajpc.v5i2.8838

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This study investigated the influence of personality traits on the academic achievement of the Secondary School at Harari Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia. The underachievement has assumed a worrisome dimension in the secondary school educational system. This study used the explanatory sequential mixed method design using a standardized instrument as a primary data-gathering tool. The study's respondents were four Secondary School students at Harari Regional State. The stratified random sampling technique was used to select 347 respondents from the randomly selected secondary schools in the study area. The findings of the study found that conscientiousness r(347) =0.46**, was highly statistically significantly positively related to academic achievement, whereas neuroticism r(347) =-0.39**) was highly statistically significantly negatively related to academic achievement. In this study, results from regression analysis showed that conscientiousness was the good and strongest individual contributor or predictor of academic achievement. In conclusion, personality traits significantly affect students’ academic achievement. It was recommended that teachers, parents, and students be educated on the knowledge that personality traits play a major role in how one can react to issues academic activities, and performance in school.
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Academic Journal of Psychology and Counseling Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): November 2023 - April 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ajpc.v5i1.8941

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