The Implementation of SEL-Based Interactive E-Modules to Enhance Mental Health Literacy

Authors

• Muhammad Arif Budiman Sucipto, Universitas Pancasakti Tegal, Halmahera St. KM 01, Tegal, Central Java, 52121, IndonesiaFollow
• Mulyani Mulyani, Universitas Pancasakti Tegal, Halmahera St. KM 01, Tegal, Central Java, 52121, Indonesia

Abstract

The mental health crisis among Generation Alpha students is concerning, marked by stagnating life purpose and digital academic pressure. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of an interactive SEL-based E-Module in enhancing students' mental health literacy, offering an innovative solution responsive to the digital era. Employing a Classroom Action Research design integrated with ADDIE. Thirty-two tenth-grade students with low initial literacy scores (mean pre-test = 42.3) participated through purposive sampling. The two-cycle intervention utilized a digital module featuring Private Mode (encrypted emotional journal) and Emergency Button (direct link to counselors). Data were collected through literacy scales, observations, interviews, and satisfaction scales, then analyzed using statistical (paired t-test, N-Gain) and thematic methods. Results demonstrated a significant increase in students' mental health literacy (p < 0.001), with an N-Gain score of 0.77 (high category) and a large intervention effect (Cohen's d = 1.25). Student engagement surged from 63.3% (Cycle 1) to 89.4% (Cycle 2), accompanied by very high user satisfaction (mean 4.51 out of 5). Qualitative findings revealed that the privacy feature was key to reducing stigma and facilitating students' courage to seek help. While alternative explanations such as novelty and Hawthorne effects cannot be entirely ruled out due to the CAR design's lack of a control group, the iterative improvements across cycles support the intervention's genuine impact. This study concludes that the SEL-based interactive E-Module is effective in boosting mental health literacy while serving as a humane gateway to professional counseling services, aligning with SDG 3 and SDG 4 targets.

First Page

90

Last Page

106

Recommended Citation

Sucipto, M., & Mulyani, M. (2026). The Implementation of SEL-Based Interactive E-Modules to Enhance Mental Health Literacy. Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan dan Konseling, 11(2), 90-106.
Available at: https://citeus.um.ac.id/jkbk/vol11/iss2/2