Title: Counseling Intervention In The Context Of Academic Stress At High School Level
Authors: Vivin Indah Rini), Nurul Umamah)
Volume: 9
Issue: 6
Pages: 7-14
Publication Date: 2025/06/28
Abstract:
Academic stress in Senior High School (SMA) students majoring in Social Sciences (IPS) is a critical problem that affects learning performance, mental health, and student engagement. This study aims to identify the factors that cause stress, evaluate the effectiveness of counseling interventions, and formulate a contextual evidence-based model for social studies students through the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method. Analysis of 15 selected studies (2013-2024) from the Scopus, ERIC, and Garuda databases revealed that academic pressure, social expectations, and lack of environmental support are the main triggers of stress. Interventions such as group counseling, cognitive-behavioral approaches, and technology integration (e.g. the "MY DASS" application) have been shown to be effective in reducing stress, but there are still gaps in the adaptation of the model to the local context and specificity for social studies students. Key findings highlight the importance of a multidimensional model that combines psychosocial techniques, the use of complementary technology, and increasing the proactive role of guidance and counseling teachers. This study recommends the development of an adaptive counseling model that is responsive to the unique needs of social studies students, supported by collaboration between school stakeholders and evidence-based innovation. The results of this SLR serve as a theoretical and practical basis for counselors, education practitioners, and policy makers in designing holistic and sustainable interventions.