Vol. 1 No. 4 (2025): Socrates: Journal of Education, Philosophy and Psychology

Divorce is a social phenomenon with the potential to significantly impact children's psychological development, particularly in terms of self-confidence and independence. This article aims to explore the influence of divorce on these two aspects through a literature review. By examining various studies and relevant sources, it is evident that divorce can affect children both directly and indirectly, depending on factors such as the child's age, family support, and the parents' conflict management strategies. Common impacts include decreased self-confidence, difficulty in decision-making, and limitations in social and emotional independence. However, family support and a nurturing environment can serve as mitigating factors, helping children overcome these negative effects. This study is intended to provide insights into children's needs in post-divorce situations and offer recommendations for parents and policymakers to support children's optimal development.

The training program, “Recognize Your Thoughts, Manage Your Emotions: Practical Psychology for a Lighter Life,” is designed to help students recognize negative thought patterns and manage their emotions in a healthier way amid academic pressures. The training was held at Bhayangkara University Jakarta Raya, involving 30 students from various majors. The training material covers four main components: cognitive distortions, self-talk, emotion regulation, and emotion validation, delivered through an experiential learning approach in the form of discussions, breathing exercises, journaling, role-playing, and reflection. Evaluation was conducted using pre-tests and post-tests with paired sample t-test analysis. The results showed a statistically significant increase (t(29) = -5.213, p < .001) with a large effect size (Cohen’s d = -0.952), indicating that the training had a strong impact on enhancing participants’ psychological awareness and skills. Despite challenges such as participant tardiness and training time not fully aligning with the schedule, the training proceeded in accordance with learning objectives. Activity documentation was conducted in the form of photos and videos. In conclusion, this training is effective as a promotional and preventive measure for student mental health and can be replicated on a larger scale in higher education settings.

Divorce is an increasingly complex social problem in Indonesia, including in Aceh. It has a significant impact on children, emotionally, socially and psychologically. This research aims to examine the role of local communities, particularly customary institutions, in providing support to children after divorce in Aceh. This research uses a qualitative approach with literature study as the main method. Data were obtained from journal articles, theses, and related literature relevant to the research topic. Data analysis was conducted systematically through data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. The results showed that local communities, especially customary institutions, have great potential in providing support to post-divorce children through various forms, such as emotional, social, and practical support.

Good communication between parents and children is the primary foundation for building family harmony. This article discusses the importance of positive communication in family relationships, factors influencing its success, and effective strategies for everyday life. This study employs a descriptive method with a qualitative approach to identify family experiences in fostering communication. The findings reveal that open communication, empathy, and active involvement in children's lives contribute to creating harmonious family relationships. Therefore, effective communication strategies are the key to successful family relationships.

This paper examines the impact of parenting errors on the formation of children's personality and adaptability. This literature review aims to analyze the impact of parenting errors on the formation of children's personality and adaptability. A qualitative descriptive method was used to collect data through literature study. The literature reviewed in this article is a total of 4 articles found in the Obsession Journal. The research results show that mistakes in parenting, such as parenting that is too authoritarian or too permissive, can have a negative impact on the formation of a child's personality and ability to adapt to the environment. Children raised with inappropriate parenting styles may have difficulty building healthy interpersonal relationships, regulating emotions, and dealing with stress. This research highlights the need for a positive and consistent parenting approach to support healthy and optimal child development.