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This study discusses the role of assessment in guidance and counseling services, particularly how assessment assists counselors in understanding clients and the types of assessments commonly used in the counseling process. Assessment is a crucial tool for gathering objective and comprehensive data about clients’ potentials, problems, and psychological conditions. Through test and non-test assessment techniques, counselors can obtain a thorough overview that supports the development of targeted service programs. This study emphasizes that the selection of assessment types should be adjusted to the client’s needs and characteristics to ensure effective counseling. Assessments not only provide data for planning but also contribute to client self-understanding, increase motivation for change, and help identify obstacles that need to be addressed. Therefore, the ethical and professional application of assessment is essential in supporting the success of guidance and counseling services.

Mental health is a crucial aspect of life. Humans live not only by maintaining their physical health but also by taking care of their mental well-being. Mental health can be influenced by various factors, one of which is religion. In this regard, religion plays a significant role in maintaining a person's mental health. This study was conducted to examine the role of religion in human mental health. The research used a qualitative approach with a literature study method. A literature study is a method that relies on secondary data sources from various existing scientific references, conducted by reading books, journals, or articles with relevant topics to be analyzed and explored further. This study found several important roles of religious psychology in shaping mental health, along with its various functions.

Visual aesthetics in interior design plays an important role in shaping an individual's emotional and psychological experience in a space. A visually appealing room design can create a positive and pleasant impression. Symmetrical ratios, careful color selection, and decorative elements can evoke emotional responses and enhance the beauty of perception. This study aims to examine the relationship between visual aesthetic elements such as color, lighting, texture, and layout with the level of psychological comfort of the occupants of the space. The methods used in this study are qualitative and quantitative approaches, through observation, and interviews. The results of the study indicate that spaces with harmonious and harmonious visual aesthetics significantly increase feelings of calm, focus, and psychological comfort. Conversely, rooms with chaotic or too monotonous designs can trigger stress and discomfort. These findings emphasize the importance of the role of aesthetics in designing spaces that are not only functional, but also support the mental health and well-being of their users.  

Building effective leadership in schools is key to creating a productive and harmonious educational environment. A managerial psychology approach can provide in-depth insight into effective ways of leading, by considering psychological aspects that influence individual behavior and performance in school organizations. This approach focuses on understanding the psychological characteristics of leaders and team members, managing emotions, and effective communication in building mutually supportive relationships. In an educational context, managerial psychology can help school leaders to manage team dynamics, increase motivation, and create a positive work climate. Therefore, it is hoped that the application of managerial psychology principles in leadership in schools can produce more effective school management, both in the aspects of teaching, management and human resource development.  

In guidance and counseling, psychological assessment is used to understand the client's condition more thoroughly. However, this process requires not only technical expertise, but also ethical responsibility from the counselor. The Ethics Profession includes things like maintaining data confidentiality, obtaining client consent, and ensuring that the measuring instruments used are appropriate and reliable. If these principles are ignored, violations can occur that harm clients and tarnish the counseling profession. This article discusses the importance of ethics in the practice of psychological assessment by counselors, the various challenges that often arise, and steps that can be taken to maintain professionalism. The goal is for counselors to be able to provide services that are safe, fair, and oriented towards the best interests of clients.

This study aims to analyze the role of psychological assessment in improving the effectiveness of guidance and counseling services in educational settings through a qualitative literature review. Psychological assessment is a fundamental component in counseling practice that allows counselors to understand clients in depth and comprehensively. The research method uses a qualitative approach with a literature review that analyzes journal articles, textbooks, and relevant academic publications from 2015- 2025. The results of the study indicate that psychological assessment has two main roles: first, helping counselors understand the internal dynamics, cultural context, strengths, and resources of clients; second, providing various types of assessment instruments that can be selected according to needs, including personality, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, projective, multicultural, and technology-based assessments. Appropriate assessment not only functions as a diagnostic tool but also as a therapeutic intervention that encourages client self-awareness. The implementation of quality psychological assessment is the foundation for designing effective and responsive counseling services to the individual needs of students, so that it can improve the overall quality of guidance and counseling services in educational settings.

Psychological assessment plays a crucial role in guidance and counseling by helping counselors objectively understand the psychological condition of their clients. This article discusses the strategic role of assessment in the identification, monitoring, and evaluation of the counseling process, as well as outlining commonly used types of assessment. It emphasizes the importance of conducting assessments ethically, professionally, and in accordance with the client’s cultural context. The analysis shows that appropriate assessment enhances the effectiveness of interventions and supports the psychological development of the client.

Psychological assessment is an important tool in guidance and counseling practice that aims to gain an in-depth understanding of an individual's psychological state. However, its implementation can pose ethical challenges, particularly in relation to confidentiality and objectivity. This article critically examines how professionals in guidance and counseling can maintain their integrity when applying the ethical principles of their profession. It draws on theories on professional ethics and also explores the advantages and limitations of psychological assessment and its implications for counseling services. The analysis shows that maintaining professionalism depends on a high level of ethical awareness, as well as supervision and self-reflection of counselors.

This study explores the relationship between prayer and inner peace from the perspective of religious psychology. Prayer is not only seen as a ritualistic act of worship but also as a spiritual coping mechanism that positively impacts psychological well-being. This research employs a literature review method by analyzing various relevant sources. The findings indicate that prayer plays a significant role in reducing stress, strengthening inner resilience, and fostering a sense of peace. A positive correlation is found between prayer frequency and the level of inner calmness, particularly among university students and the elderly. The study suggests that prayer can be utilized as a spiritual approach to support mental health, especially amid the challenges of modern life.

Organizational communication is crucial in enhancing performance, productivity, and creating a harmonious work environment. In management psychology, communication serves as a tool for information exchange and a means to build interpersonal relationships and manage conflicts. This study employs a literature review method by analyzing five key articles related to organizational communication. The results indicate that effective communication can enhance motivation, reduce conflicts, and strengthen employee engagement. Barriers such as perceptual differences and information overload can be addressed through appropriate communication strategies, including the use of technology and psycholinguistic approaches. Therefore, good communication should be a priority within organizations to create a more efficient and collaborative work system

This study explores leadership psychology within the context of education, focusing on the relationship between leadership styles, psychological empowerment, and organizational performance. Using a literature review method, the findings reveal that leadership styles such as transformational, democratic, and situational have a significant impact on creating a supportive and collaborative work environment. Effective leadership fosters psychological empowerment by enhancing employees' sense of meaning, competence, self-determination, and influence. This, in turn, directly contributes to increased motivation, job satisfaction, and overall performance within educational institutions. Therefore, a psychological approach to leadership is a crucial element in building competitive and adaptable educational organizations.

This study aims to analyze the role of management psychology in optimizing teacher motivation as a strategy to improve school effectiveness. Teacher motivation is a major determinant in achieving educational goals, but is often constrained by factors such as excessive workload, lack of appreciation, and an unsupportive work environment. Through a literature review approach, this study examines various previous studies to identify effective management psychology strategies in improving teacher motivation, such as providing support, recognition, training, and good communication. The results of the study indicate that high teacher motivation has a significant impact on their performance, learning effectiveness, and student achievement. In addition, inspirational leadership and a collaborative work environment also play an important role in encouraging teacher motivation. Thus, the application of management psychology principles can create a more effective and competitive education system.

This study aims to explore the relationship between religious maturity and psychological well-being in final year students using a qualitative approach. Final year students are a group that is vulnerable to academic pressure, identity crisis, and anxiety about the future. In this context, religious maturity is believed to play an important role in shaping individuals' perspectives, attitudes, and strategies in facing life's challenges. This study reveals that religious maturity acts as a spiritual foundation that strengthens mental resilience, gives meaning to life experiences, and fosters a sense of optimism. These findings suggest that mature spirituality can be an authentic source of psychological well-being for final year students. This study contributes to a new understanding of the importance of integrating religious aspects in strengthening mental health in higher education environments.

This study examines the application of management psychology approach as a strategy to improve the effectiveness of learning and performance of educators in Indonesia. Using descriptive-analytical qualitative methods, this study explores how factors such as work motivation, leadership, and stress management contribute to creating a conducive educational environment. Literature analysis and empirical findings reveal that increasing educator motivation through rewards, feedback-based evaluation, and the implementation of transformational and participatory leadership can significantly increase work enthusiasm and innovation in the learning process. In addition, balanced workload management and the provision of work welfare programs have been shown to help reduce stress levels and improve the psychological well-being of educators. The results of this study provide recommendations for educational institutions to integrate the principles of management psychology into human resource management policies in order to achieve continuous improvement in the quality of teaching and learning.

Elderly individuals living in nursing homes often face psychological challenges such as loneliness, loss of social roles, and limited interaction with family members. This qualitative study aims to explore how nursing home staff perceive the psychological well-being of the elderly based on Ryff’s six dimensions: self-acceptance, positive relations with others, autonomy, environmental mastery, purpose in life, and personal growth. A qualitative approach was employed using in-depth interviews with two permanent staff members at Panti Werdha Harapan Ibu, Semarang, who were purposively selected based on their involvement in elderly care. Data were collected through open-ended interviews guided by Ryff’s scale indicators and analyzed thematically. The results indicate that the elderly are able to accept their condition, build warm social relationships, maintain a level of independence in daily activities, and successfully adapt to the nursing home environment. They also show enthusiasm in participating in various activities and a willingness to continue personal development. These findings suggest that the psychological well-being of the elderly in nursing homes is largely influenced by social support from staff and fellow residents, as well as structured activities that foster a sense of purpose and meaning in life. The implications of this study highlight the vital role of nursing home staff as key agents in maintaining and enhancing the psychological well-being of the elderly through a personal, warm, and humanistic approach.

Parental divorce causes the child to lose the love and affection of his parents and hinders them in their psychological development. This study describes and analyzes the psychological struggles experienced by three children who lost their father's role after divorce. All three experience similar inner conflicts: feelings of loss, neglect, and emotional division, as well as confusion in choosing to live with their father or mother. This study uses a qualitative case study approach and uses participatory observation and in-depth interviews for data collection. The results showed that children experienced conflicts about loyalty, emotional stress, and difficulty in reshaping their self-identity in a changing family environment. Children's mental and social instability is exacerbated by the loss of the father figure both physically and emotionally. The study emphasizes how important it is for parents to remain actively involved with their child even after they have divorced to maintain their emotional stability and provide ongoing psychological support. These findings are expected to be a reference for education practitioners, counselors, and parents in dealing with the psychological impact of divorce on children.

The Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Community Service Program implemented in Selebar Sub-District aims to enhance mental health awareness and literacy among adolescents through an Islamic Guidance and Counseling approach. Adolescents are a vulnerable group facing emotional, social, and academic pressures, necessitating adequate psychological support. Students from the Islamic Guidance and Counseling Study Program at UIN Fatmawati Sukarno Bengkulu carried out this program using the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method, which included activities such as individual counseling, group guidance, and education on stress management, mindfulness, and self-care. The program engaged local communities, Islamic boarding schools, and religious institutions as partners in outreach and spiritual assistance. This initiative highlights the students’ role as social change agents capable of responding to societal needs through a holistic approach grounded in Islamic values. Evaluations indicated an increase in participants’ understanding of the importance of mental health, a reduction in stigma toward counseling, and greater willingness to seek professional help. The success of this program positively impacted adolescents' psychological well-being and reinforced the role of higher education institutions in building mentally and spiritually empowered communities. This experience provided meaningful learning for students, integrating academic knowledge with real-world social needs through transformative community engagement.

Abstract Beam Stacking is an educational game tool that facilitates playing while learning. So this game makes it easier for children in the learning process. Analysis of biomechanical ergonomics and work psychology on building block educational game tools includes selecting the size and shape of blocks that are suitable for children, not dangerous for children, and playing methods that are able to improve children's fine motor skills, with narrative qualitative research, based on the results of observations of educational game tools. Beam Stacking; played by BKB PAUD An-Nur children. The body movements produced in playing with building blocks are dynamic movements, in the playing environment sitting on the floor with a mat and statistical movements, in the playing environment sitting in a chair with the game tools on the table. Where the moving fingers, wrists, hands, head and back can train the movement skills of both hands, hand-eye coordination, and improve children's physical and mental performance in learning activities at BKB PAUD An-Nur. Supervision and in-depth direction from the teacher when children play is the prevention of injuries when playing with Beam Stacking. Keywords: Beam Stacking, Biomechanics, Ergonomics, Work Psychology Abstrak Balok Susun adalah salah satu alat permainan edukatif yang memfasilitasi bermain sambil belajar.. Sehingga permainan ini memberi kemudahan kepada anak dalam proses pembelajaran. Analisis ergonomi biomekanik dan psikologi kerja pada alat permainan edukatif balok susun meliputi pemilihan ukuran dan bentuk balok yang sesuai untuk anak, tidak berbahaya bagi anak, dan metode bermain yang mampu meningkatkan kemampuan motrik halus anak, dengan penelitian kualitatif naratif, didasari hasil observasi alat permainan edukatif balok susun yang dimainkan oleh anak-anak BKB PAUD An- Nur. Gerak tubuh yang dihasilkan dalam bermain balok susun adalah gerak dinamis, pada lingkungan bermain duduk dilantai dengan alas tikar dan gerak statis, pada lingkungan bermain duduk dikursi dengan alat permainan diatas meja. Dimana jari-jari tangan, pergelangan tangan, tangan, kepala, dan punggung, yang bergerak dapat melatih keterampilan gerak kedua tangan, koordinasi indera mata dengan tangan, dan meningkatkan kinerja fisik dan mental anak dalam aktivitas pembelajaran di BKB PAUD An-Nur. Pengawasan serta pengarahan yang mendalam dari guru saat anak bermain, merupakan pencegahan cidera permainan balok susun. Kata Kunci : Balok Susun, Biomekanik, Ergonomi, Psikologi Kerja

Low student learning motivation is one of the main obstacles that affect the smoothness and success of the learning process. To overcome this, a classroom management strategy is needed that not only focuses on technical management, but also considers the psychological aspects of students. This paper reviews the application of management strategies based on psychological principles in order to improve student learning motivation. Through this approach, teachers are expected to be able to recognize differences in student characteristics, help them manage their emotions, and create a positive and supportive learning atmosphere. The strategies discussed include individual understanding, providing appropriate learning encouragement, improving learning skills, managing emotions, and constructive assessments. The results of the discussion show that psychology-based management strategies are able to foster intrinsic learning motivation, increase student involvement in the classroom, and create a conducive learning climate. Thus, this approach can be used as an alternative solution in efforts to improve the quality of education.

This study aims to examine the implementation of management psychology in effective school management, highlighting the importance of psychological approaches in supporting teacher performance, educational staff welfare, and student engagement. Using a literature study method, data were collected from various academic sources in the last five years and analyzed descriptively-qualitatively to identify concepts, strategies, and the impact of management psychology in educational environments. The results of the study indicate that the application of management psychology principles such as democratic leadership, empathetic communication, and motivational reinforcement can create a conducive work climate, improve teacher performance, and support the effectiveness of overall school management. By understanding the psychological dynamics of individuals in schools, educational institutions can be more adaptive in facing challenges and creating a productive and holistic learning environment.