Rational Emotive Behavior Counseling as an Intervention to Strengthen Grit, Growth Mindset, and Academic Resilience in Higher Education
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Rational Emotive Behavior Counseling, Grit, Growth Mindset, Academic Resilience, University StudentAbstract
University students frequently encounter substantial academic pressures that may lead to stress, mental fatigue, and procrastination—conditions that negatively affect both academic achievement and psychological well-being. Psychological capacities such as grit, growth mindset, and academic resilience are essential in helping students navigate these challenges; however, structured interventions designed to strengthen these traits remain limited, particularly within the Indonesian higher education context. Therefore, this pilot study sought to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured group counseling intervention aimed at enhancing grit, growth mindset, and academic resilience among first-year university students. Twelve students identified with low baseline levels of these traits participated in six counseling sessions emphasizing cognitive restructuring, emotional regulation, and behavioral development. A time-series design was utilized to monitor changes at multiple points before, during, and after the intervention. The results indicated consistent improvement across all measured variables, with participants demonstrating increased perseverance, stronger beliefs in personal growth, and enhanced resilience in responding to academic challenges. These outcomes suggest that structured cognitive-behavioral counseling holds promise as an effective approach for strengthening essential psychological traits that support student adaptation and academic success. Nevertheless, further investigations employing randomized controlled trials with larger samples and follow-up evaluations are recommended to confirm and extend these preliminary findings.
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