DEVELOPMENT OF A GROUP COUNSELING MODEL WITH STIMULUS CONTROL TECHNIQUE TO IMPROVE ADOLESCENT CARE ATTACHMENT IN ORPHANAGES

Abstract

Orphanages play a crucial role in shaping the psychological development of orphaned, half-sistered, and neglected adolescents who have lost the care of their biological parents. However, adolescents in orphanages are vulnerable to mental and emotional problems that can lead to maladaptive behavior in adulthood. Weak attachment between caregivers and adolescents is a major factor affecting their social-emotional development. Positive caregiver-adolescent relationships can be improved through the application of stimulus control techniques in group counseling, where positive behavior is reinforced by supportive stimuli. This study aims to develop a stimulus control-based group counseling model to improve parenting attachment in orphanage adolescents. The approach used is the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) development model with descriptive analysis and non-parametric statistical tests (t-test and regression*) to assess the model's effectiveness. The results of this study are expected to produce a prototype counseling guide that is effective in strengthening emotional attachment between caregivers and adolescents.