Initial investigations revealed that the typical student experiences a diminished level of well-being. This research aims to delve into the happiness patterns among students, scrutinize the underlying factors, and ascertain methods for enhancing their happiness. Employing a phenomenological qualitative approach, the study elucidates that students perceive happiness subjectively. Additionally, it explores the determinants influencing student happiness and strategies for augmenting their well-being within the Islamic boarding school environment. Happiness is interpreted by students at the salafiyah/traditional Islamic boarding school as a feeling filled with togetherness, simplicity and oriented towards achieving the goals of the world and the hereafter. Factors that support the happiness of students from within are acceptance, openness, calmness, resilience, self-control and good time management. While the determinants of the happiness of students who come from the first environment are attachment and parental support, peer support and support from pesantren through kyai/ustadz. The article can significantly contribute to our understanding of students' lives in Salafiyah traditional Islamic boarding schools and has practical implications for enhancing the quality of education and student well-being in that context

This article explores the phenomenon of culture shock experienced by new santri in pesantren in Semarang City and its implications for their adjustment process. This research uses a qualitative approach with a narrative study method, involving six new santri who were interviewed about their experiences when they first arrived at the pesantren. The results show that new santri often feel shocked and lonely due to the significant differences in the environment compared to their homes. They face challenges in managing their time, adapting to a busy routine, and interacting with new people. Support from peers and pesantren administrators proved important in helping them overcome culture shock. This article suggests the need for guidance and counseling programs to accelerate the adjustment process of new santri, and emphasizes that this experience can be a valuable lesson for them in facing new environments in the future.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji tentang journaling therapy untuk meningkatkan self-compassion pada remaja di Panti Asuhan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder yang diperoleh dari buku, jurnal, dan artikel ilmiah. Berdasarkan literature review, journaling therapy dapat meningkatkan self-compassion pada remaja. Melalui kegiatan mencatat pengalaman, perasaan, dan refleksi pribadi, remaja dapat mengembangkan pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang diri mereka dan mengurangi perasaan negatif. Oleh karena itu, penerapan Journaling Therapy di Panti Asuhan dapat membantu remaja untuk meningkatkan self-compassion.