INSPIRA: Indonesian Journal of Psychological Research

Peer support for bullying victims in junior high school

Kinanthi Adiananda — 2026-01-04

School bullying leads to a decline in victims' physical health, psychological well-being, and learning motivation, as well as lower academic achievement. Social support from peers represents a critical resource for the prevention of bullying and the recovery of its victims. This descriptive qualitative study aimed to explore the phenomenon of school bullying and the psychological dynamics of victims who receive social support from their peers. Six junior high school students who were involved in bullying incidents, either as recipients or providers of social support, served as informants. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews, with participants recruited via snowball sampling. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze the data, and credibility was established through member checking. The findings indicate that bullying inflicts significant negative emotional consequences on victims, including feelings of fear, sadness, and diminished self-esteem. Peer-based social support emerged as a key protective factor, mitigating these adverse effects. Victims reported increased self-confidence and courage to confront bullying after receiving support from peers. Such support alleviated feelings of isolation, helping victims feel less alone in coping with their distress. Furthermore, students who had previously been bullied demonstrated empathy and were willing to support peers in similar situations. The study suggests that fostering empathy in schools is essential to cultivating supportive peer attitudes and encouraging proactive assistance for bullying victims.

Roblox addiction and psychological well-being in Generation Z

Alfian Ricko Adithya — 2026-01-04

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between Roblox online game addiction tendency and psychological well-being among Generation Z in Greater Jakarta (Jabodetabek). The research was motivated by the increasing use of the online game Roblox, which has the potential to foster addictive behaviors and diminish psychological well-being. Using a correlational quantitative method, non-parametric Spearman's Rank and Kruskal-Wallis analyses were employed due to non-normally distributed data. Participants consisted of 273 Generation Z individuals selected via purposive sampling. The results indicated a significant negative correlation between Roblox addiction and psychological well-being (r = -.752, p < .01), suggesting that higher addiction levels are associated with lower psychological well-being. The conflict dimension contributed most substantially to the decline in psychological well-being. Furthermore, significant differences were found based on age, residence, frequency of play, duration of play, and reasons for playing. Theoretically, these findings contribute to the literature on the relationship between Roblox addiction and the psychological well-being of Generation Z, while also highlighting opportunities for future research on potential mediating or moderating variables such as self-control and social support. Practically, the results are expected to serve as an educational foundation for adolescents, parents, and educational institutions to promote self-regulation in playing Roblox.

Fostering religious moderation in the digital age: A study of community intervention through TikTok

Annisa Fitriani — 2026-01-06

The social media platform TikTok, widely popular among younger demographics, offers diverse content, including educational material. Such content can foster public understanding of religious moderation. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of social media, specifically the TikTok account @Tanya_SIMO, as a community intervention to cultivate religiously moderate behavior. The sample consisted of 66 followers of the @Tanya_SIMO account who participated in the intervention from start to finish, selected via simple random sampling. Descriptive analysis revealed that the post-test mean score was higher than the pre-test mean score, suggesting a positive influence from the @Tanya_SIMO videos. This was confirmed by a paired-samples t-test, which yielded a significant change index (t = -3.809) and a p-value of < .001. The pre-test mean was 4.88, which increased to 5.39 after participants viewed the videos, indicating enhanced comprehension of religious moderation among followers. These findings confirm the effectiveness of the @Tanya_SIMO TikTok account as a platform for educating its audience on religious moderation.

Building marital foundations: A qualitative evaluation of reality therapy-based premarital counseling for young couples in Indonesia

Muhammad Muhib Alwi — 2026-01-07

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a Reality Therapy-based premarital counseling program for young couples, implemented through a local Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) in Indonesia. Premarital counseling is recognized as a strategic intervention to mitigate challenges associated with early marriage, such as emotional immaturity and inadequate conflict-resolution skills. Utilizing a qualitative descriptive design, this research investigated the counseling process and its perceived impact on marital harmony. Data were collected via in-depth interviews with religious counselors and young couples, participatory observations of counseling sessions, and document analysis. The findings indicate that the structured, stage-based Reality Therapy approach, focusing on building rapport, exploring present behavior, evaluating effectiveness, planning change, and committing to action, effectively enhanced couples' sense of personal responsibility, improved communication, and fostered joint future planning. The study concludes that integrating Reality Therapy principles into community-based premarital programs provides a practical and culturally resonant framework for empowering young couples. It recommends the broader adoption of this model within religious and community institutions as a strategic initiative to promote marital stability and build resilient families. This research contributes to the literature on applied counseling interventions in non-clinical, community settings, particularly within the context of early marriage prevention and support.

The effect of digital detox on psychological well-being in college students

Belva Afsyari — 2026-01-15