Personal-Social Guidance to Improve Adolescents’ Emotional Regulation

Abstract

Difficulties in emotional regulation among adolescents are an urgent concern in schools, often triggering interpersonal conflicts, decreased learning motivation, and psychological distress. This study examines the implementation, supporting and inhibiting factors, and the impact of Islamic personal-social guidance services on students' emotional regulation at MTsN 2 Karawang, while formulating strategies to enhance their effectiveness. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews with guidance counselors, students, and school administrators, as well as document analysis. Findings indicate that services are implemented through individual and group counseling, muhasabah (self-reflection) activities, and the internalization of Islamic values such as sabr (patience), syukur (gratitude), and ukhuwah Islamiyah (Islamic brotherhood). These values provide a framework for students to recognize, evaluate, and express their emotions in healthier ways. Key supporting factors include a strong religious school culture, close teacher-student relationships, and students' spiritual engagement. However, services face constraints such as limited counseling time, insufficient training for counselors in Islamic guidance, and minimal family involvement. Overall, the services positively contribute to enhancing students' emotional awareness, self-control, and adaptive emotional expression. Theoretically, this study offers a distinctive Qur'an-based guidance model that integrates Islamic moral values with contemporary emotional regulation concepts. Practically, it recommends developing a contextual and applicable Islamic personal-social guidance module to support adolescents' emotional regulation in a holistic and sustainable manner.