Psychoeducation Awakens the Power of Self-Concept for Students Who Do Not Pass State Universities

Abstract

Psychoeducation was carried out to increase the strength of self-concept so that students who still needed to pass the State Universities (Perguruan Tinggi Negeri/ PTN) entrance selection could overcome their psychological challenges. Psychoeducation was carried out through training to provide knowledge of skills in overcoming negative self-concepts. In the initial stage, observations and interviews, map problems, and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) were conducted. It was followed by training, which contained a discussion of the issues faced, material to generate self-concept, assignments, simulations, as well as pre-test and post-test to find out the difference in knowledge before and after the training. Based on the results of the pre-test before psychoeducation, a mean score was showed at 12.90 and a standard deviation was obtained at 0.83. The post-test results after psychoeducation were obtained with a mean score at 13.90 and a standard deviation at 1.04. There was a difference in the mean of 1.0, and the mean rank increased from 3.50 to 6.00. Based on non-parametric statistical tests, Asymp values were obtained—Sig (2-tailed) of 0.032. The study's results showed a significant increase in students' understanding of self-concept. Psychoeducation awakened the strength of self-concept in private university students who did not pass the selection to enter state universities in Yogyakarta. It is intended to be able to provide additional knowledge of student skills to increase the strength of self-concept. Increased understanding of self-concept allowed students to avoid negative judgments towards themselves and live an optimal life.