Psychoeducation Based on Malay Culture Using Gurindam Dua Belas to Improve Students’ Self-Regulation

Abstract

The decrease in students' self-regulation abilities can affect poor control over emotions, behaviors, and academic achievement. Efforts for adaptive and contextual intervention are essential to create effective self-regulation. This research aims to explore the possibilities of psychoeducation rooted in Malay culture as a strategic method for enhancing student self-regulation. The research method uses a literature review of several relevant sources. The findings of the research suggest that Malay cultural principles like politeness, responsibility, local wisdom, and moral lessons found in traditional literature such as Gurindam Dua Belas can be incorporated into psychoeducational initiatives designed to enhance cognitive, affective, and behavioral components of self-regulation. Consequently, psychoeducation rooted in local culture enhances psychological intervention methods and reinforces students' awareness of their identity and values. This research suggests creating culture-focused on psychoeducational modules as an innovative approach to enhance guidance and counseling services in higher education.