PERANAN LAYANAN KONSELING KELOMPOK DENGAN TEKNIK HOME ROOM DALAM MENINGKATKAN INTERAKSI SOSIAL BAGI MAHASISWA

Abstrak

This research is based on the existence of a social interaction problem that often occurs in the student environment. Social interaction is a relationship between one individual and another individual so that each individual needs to carry out social interaction. This research aims to determine social interaction among students, the strategy of group counseling services using the home room technique in increasing social interaction and the role of group counseling services using the home room technique in increasing social interaction for Uin Raden Fatah Palembang students. Group counseling services are services and counseling that allow students to have the opportunity to discuss their experiences through group dynamics. This research uses a research approach in the form of a qualitative approach with the type of field research. This research sample used 9 students from each faculty at UIN Raden Fatah Palembang who were determined using a purposive sampling technique. After observing clients who have problems with lack of social interaction, the strategy used by counselors to increase social interaction in these clients can be said to be successful by using the home room technique where the home room technique is able to solve the social interaction problems experienced by students and this research is supported by the existence of a good relationship between clients and counselors so that clients can talk about the problems they each face. This can be seen during discussion sessions where each client is able to openly convey what their problems are. The success of this home room technique can also be seen from changes during the group counseling process which are able to change the client's determination and perspective regarding the function and benefits of social interaction for students.

Keywords : Group Counseling, Social Interaction, Home Room Techniques