Counseling Tranformation to Face Sosial Media Trends on Student Identity and Mental Health in Digital Era
Keywords:
transformational counseling, social media, student identityAbstract
The rapid development of social media in the digital era has had a significant impact on the formation of identity and mental health of students. The trend of massive use of social media requires a transformation in the counseling approach to be relevant and effective in facing these challenges. Transformational counseling is an important strategy that integrates an understanding of the dynamics of social media with the psychological needs of students, especially in building a healthy self-identity and maintaining mental health. This approach not only helps students understand and manage the influence of social media on self-image but also strengthens emotional and social adaptation skills in the digital world. This study examines the role of transformational counseling in supporting students in dealing with social media trends, with a focus on developing an authentic identity and improving mental well-being. The results of the study indicate that counseling that is responsive to the digital context can strengthen self confidence, reduce social pressure, and improve students' coping abilities with stress related to social media exposure
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