Reducing Academic Procrastination in Students Through Individual Counseling with Cognitive Restructuring Techniques

A Case Study at Pondok Pesantren Al-Hikmah Bandar Lampung

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https://doi.org/10.56741/pbpsp.v3i02.663


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Academic Procrastination, Cognitive Restructuring Techniques, Individual Counseling

Abstract

This study aims to understand how individual counseling using cognitive restructuring techniques can reduce academic procrastination behaviors among students at Pondok Pesantren Al-Hikmah Bandar Lampung. The research employs a descriptive qualitative method, where the researcher observes and interacts with the students. The study focuses on four students, two boys and two girls, who have issues with academic procrastination, selected through purposive sampling. Data collection techniques used in this research include observation, interviews, and documentation. The results indicate that individual counseling with cognitive restructuring techniques significantly impacts reducing academic procrastination behaviors among the students at Pondok Pesantren Al-Hikmah Bandar Lampung. The counseling sessions helped the students realize that academic procrastination can lead to anxiety, fear, and worry. After participating in the counseling sessions, the four students recognized their mistakes and are now committed to improving their behaviors.

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Author Biographies

Hani Lestari, Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung

is an accomplished student at Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung, Indonesia. Born on October 16, 2000, she has been dedicated to her academic and personal growth from an early age. She is currently majoring in Islamic Guidance and Counseling at the Da’wah and Islamic Communication Sciences Faculty, a program she has been part of since 2019. In addition to her academic endeavors, she is actively involved in various extracurricular activities. (email: hanilestarii71@gmail.com).

Anisa Mawarni, Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung

is a dedicated counselor and lecturer at Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung, Indonesia. In addition to her professional roles, she is currently pursuing her doctoral studies at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. She is known for her expertise in the field of counseling and her commitment to education and research. Her academic and professional credentials are impressive, with an Orchid ID of 0000-0003-3795-2809 and a Scopus ID of 58487669400. Her journey in higher education and her role as a counselor has equipped her with a broad perspective on the challenges and opportunities in her field. (email: anisamawarni@radenintan.ac.id).

Chadchom Ratsameemonthon, Hatyai University

is a researcher and academic at Hatyai University, specializing in the study of achievement goals, procrastination, self-efficacy, and structural equation modeling, with a particular interest in the Montessori educational approach. She has contributed to several notable studies, including research on the influence of achievement goals and academic self-efficacy on academic achievement among Thai undergraduate students, distinguishing between procrastinators and non-procrastinators. She is with the International Relations Department and International Marketing (IAU) at the same university. (email: leelie@hu.ac.th).

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2024-08-27

How to Cite

Lestari, H., Mawarni, A., & Ratsameemonthon, C. (2024). Reducing Academic Procrastination in Students Through Individual Counseling with Cognitive Restructuring Techniques: A Case Study at Pondok Pesantren Al-Hikmah Bandar Lampung . Jurnal Praktik Baik Pembelajaran Sekolah Dan Pesantren, 3(02), 92–99. https://doi.org/10.56741/pbpsp.v3i02.663

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