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Background <p>Juvenile inmates often face psychological pressures such as stress, anxiety, and depression while serving their sentences. These conditions can reduce their psychological well-being. Previous research has shown that cognitive approaches such as positive self-talk are effective in helping individuals manage negative thoughts, while journaling can improve self-awareness and emotion regulation. However, there have been few interventions that combine these two approaches in juvenile inmates.</p> Objective <p>to determine the effect of positive self-talk journaling intervention on the psychological well-being of juvenile prisoners.</p> Method <p>this study used a quasi-experimental design with a control and intervention group. The research sample consisted of 110 juvenile prisoners who were selected purposively according to the inclusion criteria, namely aged 13–18 years and willing to participate in the program. Data collection used the Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale at two times, before and after the intervention. The intervention was given for 4 weeks with structured sessions for positive self-talk and journaling. Data analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon test for analysis within groups and the Mann-Whitney test for comparison between groups.</p> Results <p>the Wilcoxon test results showed a significant increase in psychological well-being scores after the intervention in the intervention group (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). The Mann-Whitney test showed a significant difference between the intervention group and the control group after the intervention (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). These findings indicate that the positive self-talk journaling program is effective in improving the psychological well-being of juvenile prisoners. This intervention has a positive impact by helping juvenile prisoners recognize negative thoughts and replace them with positive affirmations.</p> Conclusion <p>journaling techniques allow for deep self-reflection, thereby improving their ability to manage emotions. These findings support empirical evidence that cognitive and emotional-based approaches can improve mental health in high-stress situations.</p>

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Positive self talk journaling intervention to improve psychological well-being among child and adolescents in juvenile

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    2025年12月12日

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  • Iyus Yosep,
  • Nita Fitria,
  • Ai Mardhiyah,
  • Rohman Hikmat

摘要

Background

Juvenile inmates often face psychological pressures such as stress, anxiety, and depression while serving their sentences. These conditions can reduce their psychological well-being. Previous research has shown that cognitive approaches such as positive self-talk are effective in helping individuals manage negative thoughts, while journaling can improve self-awareness and emotion regulation. However, there have been few interventions that combine these two approaches in juvenile inmates.

Objective

to determine the effect of positive self-talk journaling intervention on the psychological well-being of juvenile prisoners.

Method

this study used a quasi-experimental design with a control and intervention group. The research sample consisted of 110 juvenile prisoners who were selected purposively according to the inclusion criteria, namely aged 13–18 years and willing to participate in the program. Data collection used the Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale at two times, before and after the intervention. The intervention was given for 4 weeks with structured sessions for positive self-talk and journaling. Data analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon test for analysis within groups and the Mann-Whitney test for comparison between groups.

Results

the Wilcoxon test results showed a significant increase in psychological well-being scores after the intervention in the intervention group (p < 0.05). The Mann-Whitney test showed a significant difference between the intervention group and the control group after the intervention (p < 0.05). These findings indicate that the positive self-talk journaling program is effective in improving the psychological well-being of juvenile prisoners. This intervention has a positive impact by helping juvenile prisoners recognize negative thoughts and replace them with positive affirmations.

Conclusion

journaling techniques allow for deep self-reflection, thereby improving their ability to manage emotions. These findings support empirical evidence that cognitive and emotional-based approaches can improve mental health in high-stress situations.