Darussalam: Journal of Psychology and Educational

The Role of Personality Test Results as a Tool for Student Self-Understanding and Its Implications in Counseling

2025-01-23T11:06:24+07:00

Self-understanding is one of the main keys for students to achieve academic success and personal development, especially during adolescence which is known as the phase of searching for identity. In the world of education, personality has an important role in shaping students' behavioral patterns, learning styles, and social interactions. One tool that can support students' self-understanding is a personality test. This article aims to discuss the role of personality test results as a means of students' self-understanding and its implications in guidance and counseling services at school.

Strategic Deployment of Emotional-Spiritual Intelligence to Enhance Student Engagement in the Digital Era

2025-04-15T00:07:54+07:00

In the continuously evolving digital era, the challenge of enhancing student engagement in the teaching and learning process is becoming increasingly complex. This research aims to explore and analyze the strategic application of emotional and spiritual intelligence as tools to enhance student engagement. Emotional intelligence, which includes the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions, plays a crucial role in building positive relationships between students and educators. On the other hand, spiritual intelligence allows students to find meaning and purpose in learning, which can enhance their intrinsic motivation. This study uses a qualitative approach by collecting data through surveys, in-depth interviews, and case study analyses in various educational institutions. The research results indicate that the integration of emotional and spiritual intelligence in teaching methods can create a more inclusive, supportive, and responsive learning environment. Students who are emotionally and spiritually engaged show increased academic involvement, better learning outcomes, and higher psychological well-being. Thus, this research recommends that educators adopt strategies that integrate both types of intelligence into their curriculum and teaching practices. These findings are expected to provide insights and guidance for educators to create more meaningful and effective learning experiences in the digital era, as well as to prepare students for future challenges.

The effectiveness of project-based learning in developing the 21st century skills

2025-06-25T00:02:19+07:00

The rapid evolution of technology and globalization has underscored the importance of 21st-century skills, including critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. Project-Based Learning (PBL) has emerged as a powerful instructional approach to meet these evolving educational demands. This study examines the effectiveness of PBL in fostering 21st-century skills among learners across various educational contexts. Employing a systematic review of empirical studies and experimental research, the analysis reveals that PBL significantly enhances students' problem-solving abilities, promotes innovative thinking, strengthens teamwork competencies, and improves effective communication. Furthermore, PBL environments stimulate student engagement and self-directed learning, aligning academic experiences with real-world applications. The findings suggest that integrating PBL strategies into curricula not only supports cognitive development but also equips learners with the essential skills required to thrive in the modern workforce. The study concludes with recommendations for educators to adopt flexible, interdisciplinary, and student-centered PBL models to maximize learning outcomes and skill acquisition.

Will Hope Change Early Adult Women's Views About Love

2025-01-23T11:19:08+07:00

Early adulthood ranges from 20-40 years. One of the important developmental tasks for early adults is having intimate relationships, (papalia, d.e., old, s. w.,& feldman, 2008) That is why many adult women are often trapped in romantic relationships with men that will either end happily or end in misery depending on what hopes or expectations underlie and motivate women's relationships in the early adult stages. According to most women, love will fail if someone does not try to actively develop their entire personality until they reach a productive orientation: that the fulfillment of one's love cannot be achieved without the ability to love other people, without humility and determination, as well as confidence and discipline. While adult women believe that love is just a matter of luck, something that will come if someone is lucky, but that does not mean that adults think love is not important. Hungry for it, women entering adulthood often watch films and read countless stories about the romantic love of couples. Both those that will have a happy ending and those that will have a tragic ending. That's the reason why researchers studied whether hope changes the way adult women view love.

The Relationship between Teacher Well-being, Spirituality, and Classroom Management Effectiveness in Madrasah Settings

2025-08-28T19:26:42+07:00

This study explores the relationship between teacher well-being, spirituality, and classroom management effectiveness in madrasah settings. Teacher well-being has become an increasingly significant issue in contemporary educational research, as it is closely associated with motivation, job satisfaction, and professional performance. In Islamic educational institutions, spirituality is deeply embedded in teachers’ daily practices and plays a vital role in shaping their resilience, emotional balance, and pedagogical approach. Using a quantitative correlational design, this research investigates how teachers’ psychological and spiritual dimensions influence their ability to establish effective classroom management. Data were collected from madrasah teachers across different regions through structured questionnaires and analyzed using statistical techniques to determine correlations and predictive factors. The findings indicate that higher levels of teacher well-being and spirituality significantly contribute to improved classroom management effectiveness, creating a more positive and conducive learning environment. This study highlights the importance of integrating spiritual values and well-being strategies in professional development programs for madrasah teachers, ultimately enhancing both instructional quality and student outcomes.

Implementation of Inclusive Teaching for Children with Special Needs: An Educational Psychology Perspective

2025-01-26T17:26:57+07:00

Education is a basic need for every human being to ensure that their life becomes more dignified. Therefore, the state has an obligation to provide quality educational services for every citizen without exception, including those who have different abilities (disabilities ) as regulated in the 1945 Constitution Article 31 paragraph 1. Education of children with special needs is a challenge in the world of education, because not all schools are willing to accept children with special needs in their educational environment. The implementation of inclusive education for children with special needs must be able to create a friendly, fun, flexible environment that can foster self-confidence in students and educators who have special abilities. The reality on the ground in the implementation of inclusive education is that not everything is in accordance with implementation guidelines, both in terms of student conditions, teacher qualifications, supporting infrastructure, parental support, as well as support from central and regional governments. Basically, the implementation of inclusive education for children with special needs is still a phenomenon.

Gamification and Student Motivation: Evaluating E-Learning Engagement from an Educational Psychology Perspective

2025-07-25T20:01:30+07:00

This study investigates the impact of gamification on student motivation and engagement in e-learning environments from an educational psychology perspective. The research aims to evaluate how game-based elements—such as points, badges, leaderboards, and challenges—affect intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, learning persistence, and cognitive engagement among students. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected through surveys, system analytics, and interviews involving 210 undergraduate students enrolled in online learning courses. Quantitative results show that gamified features significantly enhance students’ intrinsic motivation and foster higher participation rates, while qualitative findings reveal that meaningful design and feedback mechanisms contribute to a more positive learning experience. The study highlights that gamification is most effective when aligned with psychological principles such as self-determination, goal orientation, and flow theory. These findings provide important implications for instructional designers and educators in creating engaging digital learning environments that promote sustained motivation and academic achievement.

Psychological Capital and Transformational Leadership: Insights from Islamic School Principals

2025-08-22T02:57:09+07:00

This study explores the relationship between psychological capital and transformational leadership among Islamic school principals. Psychological capital, consisting of hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism, has been widely recognized as a positive psychological resource that enhances leadership effectiveness. Drawing on a mixed-method approach, data were collected through surveys and semi-structured interviews involving principals from various Islamic schools. Quantitative analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between the dimensions of psychological capital and the four components of transformational leadership: idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration. Qualitative findings further highlight that principals who cultivate strong psychological capital demonstrate greater adaptability, empathy, and vision in managing educational challenges within faith-based contexts. The study provides insights into the role of inner psychological resources in shaping effective transformational leadership, particularly in Islamic educational institutions. These findings underscore the importance of training programs aimed at strengthening psychological capital as a strategy to foster visionary and value-driven leadership

The Role of Dhikr-Based Mindfulness in Reducing Test Anxiety among Senior High School Students in Indonesia

2025-08-28T19:22:36+07:00

This study explores the role of dhikr-based mindfulness in reducing test anxiety among senior high school students in Indonesia. Test anxiety has been identified as a significant psychological barrier that negatively affects students’ academic performance and emotional well-being. Drawing on the integration of Islamic spiritual practice and contemporary mindfulness techniques, this research investigates whether dhikr—repetitive remembrance of Allah—can serve as an effective intervention to regulate emotions and enhance focus during academic evaluations. Using a quasi-experimental design, senior high school students were divided into an experimental group receiving dhikr-based mindfulness training and a control group following regular study routines. Data were collected through standardized test anxiety scales and analyzed with both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings indicate a significant reduction in test anxiety levels among the experimental group, suggesting that dhikr-based mindfulness fosters relaxation, spiritual awareness, and self-regulation. This research highlights the potential of combining religious practices with psychological interventions to support students’ mental health in Islamic educational settings. Furthermore, it offers implications for educators, counselors, and policymakers in designing holistic programs that integrate spirituality with evidence-based approaches to improve students’ academic resilience.