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In general, the performance of police officers will not always increase, but sometimes the performance of police officers also decreases due to excessive work stress. This gives rise to various impacts, one of which will have an impact on the mental well-being of police officers. The aim of this research is to determine the impact of work stress on the mental well-being of police officers. This type of research is qualitative research, while for data collection this research uses literature studies. The results of this research show that work stress has a social and psychological impact on the mental well-being of individual police officers who carry out their duties. The importance of managing workload and social support from superiors and co-workers is one of the influential factors in managing the impact of work stress and increasing job satisfaction.    

Adolescence is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood characterized by accelerated physical, mental, emotional, and social development. At the education level, adolescents will find many new things in their lives. Bullying behavior carried out verbally, which generally attacks in the form of psychological (psychological/mental), is often carried out by students. The impact of bullying victims experiences a variety of disorders including low psychological well-being. Anxiety is one of the symptoms resulting from bullying. Expressive writing therapy is methods to express emotional feelings with the aim of reducing stress experienced. This case study aims to describe the application of expressive writing therapy to reduce anxiety levels in adolescent victims of bullying in high school n 14 Semarang. The research method used descriptive using a case study method. There were 2 subjects according to the inclusion criteria. The instrument used the Depression Axiety Stress Scale (DASS) questionnaire sheet. The results of subject I experiencing a decrease in anxiety levels from 19 (severe) to 14 (moderate). Subject II experienced a decrease in anxiety levels from 16 (severe) to 12 (moderate). The study concluded that expressive writing therapy is proven to reduce anxiety levels..

The large amount of discrimination against children with HIV/AIDS in Kebumen Regency causes many problems from the social, economic and educational spheres for the victims. They are not getting their rights which should receive protection and education because of this discrimination. In this case, special attention is needed from the Kebumen Regency Regional Government in addressing this problem. The SPARKLE program aims to provide learning and psychological assistance to those affected by discrimination to help fulfill their rights as children to receive education and the right not to be discriminated against. This program is collaborated with the Finnish curriculum module (Highscope) which focuses on their interests and talents during mentoring. This is because the child's age and background do not allow them to follow theoretical learning. Therefore, it is necessary to use varied, creative and interesting methods so that participants remain focused on learning. In this way, mentoring will be effective in increasing their interest in living a life that previously was always haunted by the discrimination they received.

This study aims to analyze the levels of work stress experienced by volunteers at the Persadabumi Buddhist organization in Medan, Indonesia. Volunteer work in religious organizations, while spiritually rewarding, can also be a source of psychological stress due to various organizational and individual factors. Using a quantitative descriptive approach, this research distributed a validated questionnaire to 36 active volunteers at Persadabumi Medan. The instrument consisted of 18 items measuring various dimensions of work stress including workload, time pressure, role conflict, work climate, and supervisory quality. Data analysis employed frequency distribution and stress level categorization. The results showed that 52.8% of respondents experienced low levels of work stress, 47.2% experienced moderate levels, and none experienced high levels of stress. Key stress-inducing factors identified included heavy and demanding workloads, time pressures in completing tasks, inadequate supervisory support, interpersonal conflicts, and unfavorable organizational climate. The study interprets these findings through a Buddhist psychological framework, explaining stress as a manifestation of dukkha arising from tanhā (craving) and avijjā (ignorance). Buddhist teachings on mindfulness practice (sati), the middle way (majjhima paṭipadā), right effort (sammā-vāyāma), and the importance of spiritual companionship (kalyāṇa-mitta) provide practical frameworks for stress management in volunteer contexts. The practical implications emphasize the importance of organizations providing emotionally and spiritually supportive environments, implementing balanced workload distribution, establishing realistic schedules, facilitating meditation and mindfulness practices, and strengthening social support networks among volunteers. This research contributes to understanding the intersection of organizational psychology and Buddhist philosophy in managing volunteer well-being.

Background: Breast milk is ideal nutrition for babies which contains nutrients and a set of protective substances to fight disease. Lactation education is a learning process to prepare oneself psychologically and physically to be able to breastfeed exclusively. Based on observations and interviews of third trimester pregnant women at Panti Waluyo Hospital from February to April 2023, 289 mothers had not received information about lactation education. Objective: To determine the effect of lactation management education on mothers' motivation and readiness to provide exclusive breastfeeding. Design: This type of research is a one group pre-post test design with pre and post experimental. This research was conducted at Panti Waluyo Hospital in August – December 2023. The research instruments used educational videos, pre and post questionnaires. Data analysis used the Shapiro Wilk test, Oneway Anova test, and Paired T Test. Results: Most of the respondents were aged 17-25 years as many as 32 respondents, the last level of education was DIII was 20 respondents, parity had never given birth as many as 20 respondents and history of childbirth had never given birth as many as 22 respondents. There are differences in mothers' motivation and readiness before and after being given lactation management education as shown by a p value of 0.044. Data on mothers' motivation and readiness before and after being given lactation management education varied the same as shown by p values of 0.199 and 0.499. There is an influence of lactation management education on mothers' motivation and readiness to provide exclusive breastfeeding, shown by a p value of 0.001. Conclusion: there is an influence of lactation management education on mothers' motivation and readiness to provide exclusive breastfeeding.

Kelley's perception theory and attribution theory are two main approaches in psychology that examine how individuals understand and give meaning to other people's behavior. Perception theory, based on the concept that people view the world through a subjective lens, highlights the importance of individuals' interpretations of social information in shaping their perceptions of others. In contrast, Kelley's attribution theory focuses on the way individuals explain behavior, both their own and that of others, through causal attributions to internal (such as personality) or external (such as situation) factors. By combining different psychological perspectives, these two theories provide valuable insights into the complexity and diversity of how humans understand and process social information in everyday interactions.    

In this study, bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer and Publish or Perish was employed to identify dominant trends in the analysis of community behaviors related to food waste. The analysis results indicate an increasing interest among researchers in understanding and addressing the social, cultural, and psychological factors influencing food waste behaviors within communities. There has been a paradigm shift in research emphasis from individual factors towards a more comprehensive understanding of the social and cultural contexts that affect food waste behaviors. This research focuses more on developing effective and sustainable food waste reduction strategies at the community level through promoting supportive policies, public education, social campaigns, and participatory approaches. In conclusion, this study contributes significantly to understanding the dominant trends in community behavior analysis related to food waste. The findings provide valuable insights for researchers and practitioners in further research development and assist in formulating policies and strategies for more effective community-level interventions against food waste, with a focus on the social and cultural factors influencing food waste behaviors.    

Short stories are a form of literary work that reflects life in society with characters that dominate the storyline. The research is based on the researcher's interest in the personality of the characters in the story. The qualitative method in this study focuses on the narration, description, and interpretation of the character's personality in the short story collection "Menghardik Gerimis" by Sapardi Djoko Damono based on Sigmund Freud's psychoanalysis theory. The data collected by the researcher is used as an object of analyzing the character's personality structure which includes id, ego, and superego. The method in collecting data, namely literature, reading, recording, data classification, and interpretation of the analyzed data. In the analysis, there are several aspects found, such as id (satisfaction, fantasy, curiosity, discomfort, and sexual urges), ego (delaying desires, accepting reality, rejecting desires, and making decisions, superego (religious awareness and manners). The conclusion of the research shows a deep understanding of the psychological aspects of the characters in the short story through Freud's psychoanalysis with a qualitative approach that emphasizes narration and interpretation, so as to provide deep insight into the personality aspects of the characters in literary works..

Youth face complex psychosocial challenges amid rapid social, economic, and technological changes. One key strategy for addressing these challenges is strengthening resilience, particularly spiritual resilience. Spiritual resilience refers to an individual’s ability to endure and recover from life’s difficulties through the power of faith, life meaning, and spiritual values. This study aims to examine the concept of spiritual resilience in youth through a cognitive-behavioral psychology (CBT) approach using a literature review method. The analysis draws upon various scholarly sources that explore the relationship between CBT mechanisms and the development of spirituality. The findings indicate that integrating CBT with spiritual values, including within a Christian context, can enhance youth’s mental endurance, assist in restructuring negative cognitions, and support mental health and spiritual growth. This approach offers a holistic and contextual intervention framework to help youth more effectively cope with stress, anxiety, and identity crises.

Homa Fire ritual is a spiritual practice that has developed in the Buddhist tradition for thousands of years and has become an important part of Buddhist religious life in Indonesia. This study analyzes the influence of the Homa Fire ritual on the spiritual, psychological, and social well-being of Buddhists at Vihara Vajra Bumi Satya Dharma Wiriya, Dusun Lamuk, Desa Kalimanggis, Kecamatan Kaloran, Kabupaten Temanggung. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, this research explores participants’ experiences and perceptions of the ritual. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with ten regular participants and participatory observation during ritual practices, and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings show that the Homa Fire ritual significantly affects three dimensions of well-being. Spiritually, participants experience greater inner peace, stronger connection to Buddhist teachings, and deeper understanding of Dharma. Psychologically, the ritual helps reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and foster a more positive mental attitude. Socially, it strengthens community bonds, togetherness, and solidarity. Overall, the Homa Fire ritual functions as a holistic spiritual practice contributing to psychospiritual and social well-being in contemporary Indonesian society.

Early marriage can be defined as a registered or unregistered marriage where one or both partners are under the age of 19 years. Early marriage among teenagers tends to have a negative impact in terms of socio-economic, mental/psychological, physical, especially for the reproductive health of the teenager. This research aims to determine the relationship between adolescent knowledge and family economic status and the incidence of early marriage in Pintu Air Hamlet, Simandulang Village, Kualuh Leidong District in 2023. This type of research is an analytical survey with a cross-sectional research design. The population is all teenagers in Pintu Air Village Hamlet. Simandulang, Kualuh Leidong District as many as 63 people. The number of samples used was 63 people obtained using total sampling techniques. The data analysis technique uses chi square. The results obtained in this study were that most of the teenagers' knowledge was poor, with 24 respondents (38.1%) not marrying early, and most of the family's economic status was low, with 36 respondents (57.1%) not marrying early. Based on the results of the chi square test, there is a relationship between adolescent knowledge and the incidence of early marriage with a P value = 0.001 < 0.05 and there is a relationship between family economic status and the incidence of early marriage with a P value = 0.036 < 0.05 Conclusion: There is a relationship between adolescent knowledge and family economic status and the incidence of early marriage. Therefore, to reduce early marriage, the quality of education should be further improved.    

Background: Adolescence is a transitional period from childhood to adulthood where physical, cognitive, and emotional changes occur. Changes in adolescents trigger stress. The impact of unresolved stress can trigger maladaptive behavior, disrupt physical, psychological health, and disrupt the stages of development in adolescents. One of the stress management is the five-finger hypnosis therapy. Purpose: Community service activities aim to increase adolescents' knowledge about stress management using five-finger hypnosis therapy. Methods: The method of implementation with lectures and questions and answers. The activity was carried out for 1 day at the Rancamulya and Kedokan Gabus village, Gabus Wetan District, Indramayu Regency. Activity procedures include pre-test, health education and post-test. The targets of this activity were 33 adolescents. Results: There is an increase in knowledge in adolescents before and after the activity with an average score before being given health education of 76 and after being given material of 88. Conclusion: After health education for adolescents, adolescents' knowledge about stress management using five-finger hypnosis therapy increased. It is expected that community service activities will be performed regularly so that adolescents can manage stress.

Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) has posed a serious challenge to environmental protection in Indonesia. Cases such as Walhi vs PT Jatim Jaya Perkasa and PT Bumi Mekar Hijau vs the Government of South Sumatra Province and Walhi illustrate how SLAPP is used by corporations to intimidate and silence environmental activists. This article analyzes the mechanisms and strategies of SLAPP as well as its psychological and social impacts. The literature study method is employed to gather data from various sources. The conclusion is that SLAPP not only has legal implications but also imposes heavy psychological and social burdens on activists, including fear, isolation, and social polarization within communities. Therefore, strong legal protection, increased civil society capacity, and cross-sectoral collaboration are needed to combat SLAPP practices and ensure a more conducive environment for sustainable and effective environmental advocacy.

The rise in cases of violence and abuse against children in Indonesia is the background for this research. Basically, children are unable to protect their basic rights, so legal protection is needed provided by the state. The aim of this research is to determine the role of the government in providing protection for children who are victims of sexual violence, and to find out whether rehabilitation and psychological support is needed for children who are victims of violence. sexual. The method used is a normative legal method through a statutory approach and a case approach. The aim is to focus more on supporting materials specifically discussing sexual violence against children and protection for children as victims of sexual violence and harassment. As a result, the government and society have established institutions as shelter for children who are victims of sexual violence and harassment. Apart from that, this institution also provides rehabilitation and psychological support services to support the mental recovery of children who are victims of violence and sexual abuse. This case will have an impact on the child's psychological condition which can cause trauma and serious mental problems. This will have an impact on the child's future, disrupting the development process and hampering the child's potential to become a quality individual. With strong and firm legal protection, it is hoped that it can prevent and reduce cases of violence and sexual abuse against children in Indonesia.

This research describes cases of bullying among students, especially in Tanjungpinang City, which are of serious concern because of their damaging impact both emotionally and physically on the victims. This phenomenon continues and forms a cycle that is difficult to break, starting from social pressure to aggressive actions carried out both verbally, physically and relationally. Of course, this cannot be separated from the role of education and educators. This research aims to examine the prevalence, forms and impacts of bullying in the school environment, as well as exploring available legal protection measures. The research used is a normative legal approach by referring to statutory regulations and a conceptual approach in the analysis of legal materials. The results of the analysis show that bullying, whether verbal, physical, or relational, has a significant impact on victims, such as mental health disorders, decreased academic achievement, and sleep disorders. On the other hand, bullies are also vulnerable to psychological problems and serious legal risks.

This study explores the juridical analysis of victims of robbery accompanied by violence. This research uses a qualitative approach. The results of the analysis show that the victims experienced significant psychological, physical and economic impacts, especially in the city of Batam. In the scarcity of laws in Indonesia, it is necessary to protect victims of robbery and violence based on laws and regulations that adhere to the rights of victims and the obligations of law enforcement. in providing effective protection to victims, including access to legal forms of rehabilitation and social tolerance. This journal provides insight for practical legal policy makers and law enforcement agencies in efforts to protect victims.  

The household must be a safe place for all family members. However, in fact, many households become places of suffering and suffering due to acts of violence. For victims of domestic violence, achieving psychological well-being can be a big challenge considering the trauma they have experienced. The aim of this research is to find out the psychological well-being of victims of domestic violence. The research method employed involves conducting library research, which involves collecting secondary data from various sources such as literature books, research findings, journals, and articles. Research shows high rates of violence, depression, anxiety and PTSD among women receiving specialist domestic violence services.

Sexual violence is deviant sexual behavior that can affect the health and life of the victim. Various studies show that teenagers are vulnerable to experiencing sexual violence, both from people they know and strangers. This literature review research on 10 articles on the internet aims to understand more about sexual violence against teenagers. Based on the results of the literature review, it was found that sexual violence against adolescents can occur in various forms, such as rape, molestation, sexual harassment, or sexual exploitation. Research also shows that risk factors for sexual violence in adolescents include a disharmonious family environment, previous experiences of violence, conflicting lifestyles, and low levels of education. Sexual violence in adolescents can have short-term and long-term impacts on the health and well-being of victims. Short-term impacts include physical, emotional, and psychological injuries, while long-term impacts can include psychological disorders, including depression, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress, and suicidal ideation. To reduce the risk of sexual violence in adolescents, there needs to be ongoing prevention and education about healthy sexuality and social responsibility in respecting human rights and respecting human dignity. Prevention can be carried out at the individual, family and community levels, including providing counseling support to victims and providing rehabilitation and recovery services.  

Rape is a form of crime that has serious social impacts on society. This study aims to conduct an in-depth analysis of the social impacts caused by rape cases, as well as protective measures that can be taken to reduce incidents and provide support to victims. The research method involves analyzing literature and data to explain the psychological, social, and legal consequences of rape cases. It is hoped that the results of this research will provide better insight into how society and the legal system can respond effectively to the phenomenon of rape, as well as increase protection for victims.    

This study aims to analyze the psychological behavior related to bribery in Indonesia. The study uses a qualitative and quantitative approach to collect data from various sources, including interviews with bribe takers, the public, and law enforcement officials. The results show that the psychological behavior of bribe takers consists of several factors, such as the desire for material gain, the need for status and prestige, and the inability to cope with social pressure. The study also shows that this psychological behavior can be changed by using appropriate psychological approaches, such as cognitive therapy and behavioral therapy.