Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026)
Articles
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Sexual Health Behavior among Indonesian Immigrant Students in Community Learning Centers: A Multi-Dimensional Analysis
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Ipah Saripah
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Syamsu Yusuf
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Nadia Aulia Nadhirah
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Rina Nurhudi Ramdhani
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Faraz Maulana Gunawan
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Nur'aini Hasna Hamidah
Indonesian immigrant adolescents face unique challenges in sexual health development due to cultural transitions and limited access to comprehensive health education. This cross-sectional study examined the multi-dimensional nature of sexual health behaviors among 428 Indonesian immigrant students in Community Learning Centers across Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia, using a comprehensive 31-dimensional assessment instrument covering physical, psychological, social, moral, and knowledge domains. Results revealed that participants demonstrated generally positive sexual health behaviors across all five major domains, yet significant variations emerged. The Knowledge domain showed the highest proportion of unhealthy behaviors at 33.9% (n=145), followed by the Physical domain at 17.5% (n=75). Most concerning was the moral implementation gap, where 54% (n=231) of students struggled to translate moral awareness into consistent behavioral practices despite excellent value appreciation (99% healthy). In contrast, Social (98% healthy) and Psychological (97% healthy) domains showed exceptional outcomes, indicating successful cultural adaptation and peer integration. These findings reveal a unique "strong foundation, critical gaps" profile characterized by excellent social integration and psychological adaptation alongside specific knowledge deficits and moral implementation challenges. The results support targeted, strength-based interventions rather than broad-based sexual health education programs, with immediate priorities including moral implementation skill development, comprehensive sexual health knowledge education, and pregnancy prevention programming.
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Ipah Saripah, Syamsu Yusuf, Nadia Aulia Nadhirah, Rina Nurhudi Ramdhani, Faraz Maulana Gunawan, Nur'aini Hasna Hamidah (Author) (%2026). Sexual Health Behavior among Indonesian Immigrant Students in Community Learning Centers: A Multi-Dimensional Analysis. JOMSIGN: Journal of Multicultural Studies in Guidance and Counseling, 10(2).
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Ipah Saripah
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The Effectiveness of a Multicultural-Based ACMI Guidance Model in Enhancing Students’ Growth Mindset Across Diverse University Contexts
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Cut Munika Bastia Rahmadani
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Lucky Nindi Riandika Marfu’i
This study examines the effectiveness of a multicultural-based ACMI (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing) guidance model in enhancing students’ growth mindset across diverse university contexts. A quantitative pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test–post-test approach was employed. The participants were 60 undergraduate students from three universities in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, representing a public university, an Islamic private university, and a non-Islamic private university. Data were collected using a validated mindset scale based on Carol Dweck’s implicit theory of intelligence. The results showed significant improvements in students’ growth mindset after the intervention. Statistical analyses revealed consistent findings across institutions, including significant differences between pretest and posttest scores (p < 0.001) and strong effect sizes. The N-Gain scores indicated high improvement levels, with values of 0.74, 0.71, and 0.66 across the three universities, suggesting that the intervention was sufficiently effective. These findings indicate that the multicultural-based ACMI guidance model is effective in enhancing students’ growth mindset across diverse institutional contexts and highlight the importance of culturally responsive and psychologically grounded interventions in higher education.
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Cut Munika Bastia Rahmadani, Lucky Nindi Riandika Marfu’i (Author) (%2026). The Effectiveness of a Multicultural-Based ACMI Guidance Model in Enhancing Students’ Growth Mindset Across Diverse University Contexts. JOMSIGN: Journal of Multicultural Studies in Guidance and Counseling, 10(2).
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Cut Munika Bastia Rahmadani
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Peaceful Personal Profile of Students at Madrasah Tsanawiyah School Makassar
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Nurul Zakina
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M. Amirullah
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Sahril Buchori
A peaceful person is the psychological foundation that determines the quality of social life and mental well-being of individuals, especially adolescents. This study aims to describe the peaceful personal profile of students in MTsN 1 Makassar based on five indicators: the ability to forgive, respect for oneself, control negative emotions, respect for others (golden rule), and foster compassion. The research uses a descriptive quantitative approach with surveys. The sample consisted of 18 grade VII students who were identified as having low peace personalities through proportional random sampling. An instrument in the form of a peaceful personal scale developed based on the theory of Navarro-Castro & Nario-Galace (2019), consisting of 40 valid items (Cronbach's α = 0.908), supplemented with observations. The results showed that 88.89% of students were in the low category (mean = 83.33) and 11.11% in the medium category, with none reaching the high category. The analysis by dimension revealed that the dimensions of respect for others and the ability to forgive were at the lowest level, followed by the control of negative emotions, self-respect, and fostering affection which had an impact on increasing verbal conflicts, demeaning behavior of friends, inability to forgive, and lack of social care in the madrasah environment. These findings underline the urgency of developing guidance and counseling programs that are based on local cultural values and responsive to the psychological needs of madrasah students.
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Nurul Zakina, M. Amirullah, Sahril Buchori (Author) (%2026). Peaceful Personal Profile of Students at Madrasah Tsanawiyah School Makassar. JOMSIGN: Journal of Multicultural Studies in Guidance and Counseling, 10(2).
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Nurul Zakina
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Development and Validation of a Pappaseng-Based Psychological Well-Being Instrument for Adolescents
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Suciani Latif
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Muh. Ilham Bakhtiar
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M. Amirullah
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Akbar Na’im Fadhlillah
This study aimed to develop and validate a Pappaseng-based psychological well-being instrument for adolescents within a multicultural guidance and counseling context. The instrument was constructed by integrating six dimensions of psychological well-being, namely self-acceptance, positive relations with others, autonomy, environmental mastery, purpose in life, and personal growth, with the local wisdom values of Pappaseng in Bugis-Makassar culture. This study employed a quantitative instrument development design involving 2,696 valid respondents from junior secondary and senior secondary or vocational schools in Makassar and Gowa, Indonesia. Data were collected using a 48-item Likert-type scale and analyzed through corrected item-total correlation and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. The results showed that 36 items met the validity criterion, while 12 items were excluded because their corrected item-total correlation coefficients were below 0.30. The reliability coefficient of the initial instrument was 0.888 and increased to 0.901 after item purification. These findings indicate that the final instrument has adequate internal validity and high internal consistency. Therefore, the instrument is feasible to be used as an initial assessment tool for measuring adolescents’ psychological well-being in culturally responsive and multicultural guidance and counseling services.
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Suciani Latif, Muh. Ilham Bakhtiar, M. Amirullah (Author); Akbar Na’im Fadhlillah (Translator) (%2026). Development and Validation of a Pappaseng-Based Psychological Well-Being Instrument for Adolescents. JOMSIGN: Journal of Multicultural Studies in Guidance and Counseling, 10(2).
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Suciani Latif
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Building Mental Toughness: Systematic Literature Review of Mental Toughness Questionnaire 48 Use Over Last Decade
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Akbar Gibran Yusri
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Yuliati Hotifah
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Arbin Janu Setyowati
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Diniy Hidayatur Rahman
Mental toughness is an important psychological capacity that plays a role in helping individuals survive, adapt, and perform optimally under pressure. One of the most widely used instruments to measure this construct is the Mental Toughness Questionnaire 48 (MTQ-48). This study aims to review the use of the MTQ-48 between 2015 and 2025 and identify the most influential dimensions of mental toughness based on empirical findings. The research method used a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) with PRISMA guidelines. A literature search was conducted through Google Scholar using keywords (“Mental Toughness” OR “Mental Toughness”) AND (“Scale” OR “Questionnaire” OR “Counseling” OR “Therapy” OR “Education”) with research spanning 2015–2025. Of the 1,021 articles identified, only 12 articles met the inclusion criteria for further analysis. The synthesis results show that the MTQ-48 is used in various contexts, including sports, education, adolescent mental health, psychological interventions, and professional work environments. Thematic analysis revealed that the commitment and control dimensions are the most dominant and consistent aspects influencing performance, academic adaptation, emotional regulation, and psychological well-being. Meanwhile, confidence and challenge emerged in certain contexts related to increasing self-confidence and the ability to cope with stress. The conclusion of this study states that the MTQ-48 is an adaptive instrument and is widely used across contexts, although it still has limitations such as self-report bias and a lack of cross-cultural studies. Further studies are recommended to combine the MTQ-48 with other assessment methods and expand the research context to understand the mental toughness more comprehensive.
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Akbar Gibran Yusri, Yuliati Hotifah, Arbin Janu Setyowati, Diniy Hidayatur Rahman (Author) (%2026). Building Mental Toughness: Systematic Literature Review of Mental Toughness Questionnaire 48 Use Over Last Decade. JOMSIGN: Journal of Multicultural Studies in Guidance and Counseling, 10(2).
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Akbar Gibran Yusri
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Developing An Ideal Professional Education Model For Teachers And Counselors In Indonesia: A Systematic Literature Review
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Popy Mayasari Afendy
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Putri Anditasari
Teacher and counselor professional education in Indonesia has played a critical role in enhancing the quality of educational services; however, its implementation has faced persistent challenges. Previous studies indicated that professional education programs, such as the Pendidikan Profesi Guru (PPG) and Pendidikan Profesi Konselor (PPK), often struggled with fragmented curriculum delivery, inconsistent supervision, insufficient reflective practice, and limited integration of technology. To address these issues, this study conducted a systematic literature review to synthesize national and international research on effective models of teacher and counselor preparation. The review analyzed empirical studies, conceptual papers, and Scopus-indexed research focusing on competency development, clinical practice, heutagogy-based approaches, technological integration, professional identity formation, soft skill development, and organizational support. The findings revealed that effective professional education models consistently emphasized structured and intensive practicum experiences, competency-based assessment, reflective supervision, and strong school–university or institution–practice partnerships. Additionally, heutagogy-informed approaches, technology integration through TPACK frameworks, and innovations such as online counseling and AI-assisted mental health tools emerged as promising strategies for strengthening professional readiness. The review concluded that developing an ideal professional education model for Indonesia requires a coherent competency framework, standardized supervision systems, digital and reflective learning mechanisms, and continuous professional development aligned with national and ASEAN-level professional standards. This integrated approach is expected to enhance the preparedness, adaptability, and ethical professionalism of future teachers and counselors.
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Popy Mayasari Afendy, Putri Anditasari (Author) (%2026). Developing An Ideal Professional Education Model For Teachers And Counselors In Indonesia: A Systematic Literature Review. JOMSIGN: Journal of Multicultural Studies in Guidance and Counseling, 10(2).
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Popy Mayasari Afendy
