Psychoeducation to Strengthen Self-Confidence among People with Disabilities in Jambi City

Siti Rohma Rostanti; Syaripah Aini; Della Tia Gusman; Fadia Azzahra

doi:10.63922/ijebir.v5i06.6792

Siti Rohma Rostanti Psychology Study Program, Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Baiturrahim, Indonesia
Syaripah Aini Psychology Study Program, Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Baiturrahim, Indonesia
Della Tia Gusman Psychology Study Program, Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Baiturrahim, Indonesia
Fadia Azzahra Psychology Study Program, Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Baiturrahim, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.63922/ijebir.v5i06.6792

Keywords: disability, self-confidence, early adulthood, sychoeducation

Abstract

Young adults with disabilities frequently face challenges related to low self-confidence as a result of their unique circumstances. Effective self-development strategies are crucial for empowering individuals to navigate their lives with confidence. This community service project, grounded in research and delivered through psychoeducation, aimed to provide strategic guidance to members of the disability community in Jambi City to help boost their self-confidence. A descriptive qualitative design was used, featuring open-ended questionnaires that were administered to participants both before and after the psychoeducation sessions. The changes in participants’ perceptions of self-confidence were examined through reflexive thematic analysis (RTA). The results indicated a change in participants’ perceptions of self-confidence, along with a greater understanding of practical strategies to enhance it. Three key patterns emerged: the transformation in mindset from avoidance to a proactive and positive self, a shift from anticipating failure to embracing self-exploration, and a reorientation of social interactions through the establishment of adaptive support networks. Psychoeducation can help members of the disability community cultivate a more positive outlook on their self-confidence.

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