The Role of Educational Psychology in Preventing Deviant Behavior in Schools
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Deviant behavior among students is a serious issue that can hinder both the educational process and the development of adolescents’ personalities. This condition requires systematic intervention through the role of Guidance and Counseling (GC) teachers who not only provide services but also create a conducive educational climate. This study aims to analyze the role of educational psychology in preventing students’ deviant behavior through guidance and counseling strategies. A qualitative approach was employed, with data collected through in-depth interviews and documentation. The research subjects consisted of one coordinator of GC teachers and two active GC teachers. Data were analyzed through data reduction, data display, and thematic conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that GC teachers play a strategic role in preventing deviant behavior through individual and group counseling, which effectively enhances students’ awareness, discipline, and responsibility. Supporting strategies such as socialization, consistent sanctions, and teachers’ exemplary behavior were found effective in reducing the number of deviant behavior cases in schools. This study concludes that the application of educational psychology within GC services integrates both preventive and curative aspects simultaneously. The implication highlights the importance of strengthening GC teachers’ capacity so they can function as agents of change in fostering students’ positive behavior in a sustainable manner.
Authors: Rohmad Apriyanto, Arif Adi Ichwan, Rinda Sobirin, Ria Aprilia Hidayati, Devi Nurdiana Selya Putri, Dahlia Rizky, Sri nur Fadhilah, Kono Susanto, Moch Yasak
Institution: Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Sunan Giri
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4415325215