Iyus Yosep

Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia

Abstract Title:Positive Self Talk Journaling Intervention to Improve Psychological Well-Being in Juvenile Prisoners

Biography:

Iyus Yosep, PhD is a distinguished academic in Mental Health Nursing, serving as a lecturer in the Department of Mental Health Nursing and Nursing Entrepreneurship at the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran since 2000. Dr. Iyus has presented his research on self-efficacy, resilience, and trauma at numerous international conferences. He has authored books and research publications, contributing significantly to the field of mental health nursing.

Research Interest:

Background: Juvenile prisoners often face psychological pressures such as stress, anxiety, and depression while serving their sentence. These conditions can reduce their psychological well-being. Previous research shows that cognitive approaches such as positive self-talk are effective in helping individuals manage negative thoughts, while journaling is able to improve self-awareness and emotion regulation. Objective: To determine the effect of positive self-talk journaling intervention on the psychological well-being of juvenile inmates. Methods: This study used a quasi-experimental design with control and intervention groups. The study sample consisted of 100 juvenile inmates who were purposively selected according to the inclusion criteria, namely 13-18 years old and willing to participate in the program. Data were collected using Ryff's Psychological Well-Being Scale at two times, before and after the intervention. The intervention was provided for 4 weeks with structured sessions for positive self-talk and journaling. Data were analyzed using Wilcoxon test for within-group analysis and Mann-Whitney test for between-group comparison. Results: Wilcoxon test results showed a significant increase in psychological well-being scores after the intervention in the intervention group (p < 0.05). The Mann-Whitney test showed a significant difference between the intervention group and the control group after the intervention (p < 0.05). These findings indicate that the positive self-talk journaling program is effective in improving the psychological well-being of adolescent prisoners. Conclusion: The journaling technique allows for deep self-reflection, thus improving their ability to manage emotions. The findings support empirical evidence that cognitive and emotional-based approaches can improve mental health in high-stress situations.