Abstract
The objective of this study was to ascertain the psychological underpinnings of self-harm behaviors among adolescents, with a particular emphasis on the tenets of rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT). Additionally, this study aimed to elucidate the various forms of self-harm behaviors and the underlying factors that contribute to these behaviors in adolescents. This research employed a qualitative approach with a phenomenological research design. The research subjects were students at State Senior High School 1 Batu, Indonesia, selected based on certain criteria in accordance with the research needs (purposive sampling). The results demonstrate three key aspects of the psychological dynamics of adolescents with self-harm behavior, namely cognitive, affective, and conative. These were mapped into the ABC model, which comprises three elements, namely activating events, irrational beliefs, and impacts. Forms of self-harm in adolescents include physical (slashing the hand) and non-physical (ignoring health, smoking, taking drugs, and staying up late). The background of adolescents committing self-harm behavior is influenced by both internal factors (dissatisfaction and loneliness) and external factors (family problems and modeling).
First Page
122
Last Page
137
Recommended Citation
Hidayatullah, H. T.,
Setiyowati, A. J.,
Simon, I. M.,
Indriyati, R.,
&
Mattingly, M. T.
(2024).
Psychological Dynamics among Adolescents with Self-Harm Behavior Based on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy.
Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan dan Konseling, 9(2), 122-137.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17977/um001v9i22024p122-137
Available at:
https://citeus.um.ac.id/jkbk/vol9/iss2/6
Included in
Academic Advising Commons, Counselor Education Commons, Educational Psychology Commons, Mental and Social Health Commons