Indian Journal of Positive Psychology

Zulrizka Iskandar ¹, Kusdwiratri Setiono ¹, Hendriati Agustiani ¹, Muwaga Musa ¹

Affiliations
1 Padjadjaran University, Faculty of Psychology, Jl. Raya Bandung-Sumedang, ID

Abstract

The study aims to establish the influence of value systems and sexual self-Regulation towards adolescents' sexuality. Adolescents aged 19-21 were recruited from university “X” in Bandung. Data collection techniques were through self-reported questionnaires. The relationship between value systems and sexual self-regulation of adolescents revealed (P< 0.00) indicating that value-systems influence one's sexual self-regulation, further analysis were conducted and the analysis indicated (P< ,001), 36.12% as an influence from sexual self-Regulation and (P< ,000), 63.68% as being influence from value-systems and the findings showed that both variables predict adolescent's sexual behaviors. Further analysis of self-efficacy to goal setting and (P < 0.00) that 46.10%, monitoring one's behavior (P < 0.002) that 30.25% and finally evaluation (P < 0,030) indicating 15.84% all these were significant but with varying percentages. Results revealed that the degree at which adolescents regulate their sexuality is 36.12%. With an assumption that other factors are held constant, the higher sexual self-regulation increase the more appropriate adolescents sexual behaviors becomes and the reverse is true.

Keywords

Adolescents, Sexual Behavior, Sexual Self-Regulation and Value Systems

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Wanda Fitri ¹, Zulrizka Iskandar ², Rismijati ², Zainal Abidin ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, IAIN Imam Bonjol Padang, Jl. Prof. Mahmud Yunus, Lubuk Lintah Padang, Sumatera Barat, ID
2 Faculty of Psychology, Padjadjaran University, ID

Abstract

A natural disaster is an event whose occurrence and impact cannot be predicted. The traumatic events of the disaster may trigger biological and psychological disorders, which may emerge as a result of Post-Trauma Stress Disorder (PTSD). However, since natural disasters are destructive, traumatic and endanger lives, disaster hit communities should be encouraged to be optimistic and also maintain a strong desire to revive from the divastating events. Being optimistic and having a strong spirit to revive is referred to as resilience. Resilience during disaster times, is a situation whereby communities are able to revive from the worst situation, rebuild their communities and are also able to develop the ability to think positively in relation to the disaster experienced. Resilience is one of the characteristic that can help survivors to overcome the shock and trauma they face after a disaster. An analysis towards survivers' capacity of resilience shows a strong relationship with the social support offerred to victims of a disaster. Psychological intervention, by means of psychosocial support in a group, also reveals that psycho-therapy is a very useful approach and it can help survivors return to their normal life situation. It tames emotional unrest and also arouses optimism among the groups faced with difficulties during or after the event has taken place.

Keywords

Resilience, Psychosocial Support, Disaster.

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