Research Article
Peer Counseling Psychoeducation: Strengthening the Role of Peers as Psychosocial Support for Adolescents in Schools
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.1-11-2025.2362922, author={Siska Oktari and Liliyana Sari and Rani Armalita and Yantri Maputra and Septi Mayang Sari and Ranisa Kautsar Tristi and Nila Anggreiny and Raihan Winli Adam and Lania Nur Azizah and Syekar Ayu Ghalbiyah}, title={Peer Counseling Psychoeducation: Strengthening the Role of Peers as Psychosocial Support for Adolescents in Schools }, proceedings={Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Psychology and Health Issues, ICoPHI 2025, 1 November 2025, Padang, West Sumatera, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICOPHI}, year={2026}, month={4}, keywords={Peer counseling Psychoeducation Adolescents Mental health}, doi={10.4108/eai.1-11-2025.2362922} }- Siska Oktari
Liliyana Sari
Rani Armalita
Yantri Maputra
Septi Mayang Sari
Ranisa Kautsar Tristi
Nila Anggreiny
Raihan Winli Adam
Lania Nur Azizah
Syekar Ayu Ghalbiyah
Year: 2026
Peer Counseling Psychoeducation: Strengthening the Role of Peers as Psychosocial Support for Adolescents in Schools
ICOPHI
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.1-11-2025.2362922
Abstract
Mental health issues, including body dysmorphia and suicidal ideation, are highly prevalent among Indonesian adolescents. A strategic response is strengthening the peer support system through a peer counseling psychoeducation program. This intervention aimed to enhance 32 high school students' knowledge of basic peer counseling skills, including concepts, role boundaries, and fundamental microskills (e.g., active listening). The study utilized a pretest-posttest design to measure the program's effectiveness subjectively (self-perception) and objectively (cognitive test). Paired sample t-test analysis revealed a significant increase in both subjective scores (t (31) = -10.11; p < .001) and objective scores (t (31) = -2.52; p = .009). These results confirm that peer counseling psychoeducation is effective in improving students' preparedness and understanding to provide psychological support. This suggests that such interventions are crucial for sustained promotive and preventive efforts in adolescent mental health.
