Counseling Guidance Teachers' Efforts in Reducing Students' Maladaptive Behavior at SMP Negeri 2 Gamping

Abstract

This study examines the efforts of counseling guidance teachers in addressing students' maladaptive behaviors at SMP Negeri 2 Gamping. The research focuses on understanding the challenges the students face and the strategies the teachers employ to mitigate these issues. Maladaptive behaviors, such as skipping classes, arriving late due to various excuses, dishonesty in the school canteen, and disrespecting teachers, highlight the discipline problems within the school. The research objectives are to explore these disciplinary issues and evaluate the effectiveness of the counseling interventions. Data were collected from counseling guidance teachers and students through interviews, observations, and documentation, with data analysis involving data reduction, presentation, and drawing conclusions. Triangulation methods and sources were used to ensure data validity. The findings revealed that the discipline among students at SMP N 2 Gamping is lacking, and counseling guidance teachers are actively working to reduce these behaviors through various strategies. These strategies include providing direction and warnings, collaborating with school administrators and parents, and offering individual and group counseling with discussion techniques.