The Application of Reality Therapy with the WDEP Technique to Improve the Self-Esteem of People Living with HIV/AIDS at Panti Bina Insan Bangun 2 Jakarta

Lun Farita Djakiman; Shinta Andini; Nur Cholidah; Rilla Sovitriana

doi:10.54443/sj.v4i2.493

Authors

Lun Farita Djakiman Faculty of Psychology, Master of Professional Psychology, Persada Indonesia University YAI
Shinta Andini Faculty of Psychology, Master of Professional Psychology, Persada Indonesia University YAI
Nur Cholidah Faculty of Psychology, Master of Professional Psychology, Persada Indonesia University YAI
Rilla Sovitriana Faculty of Psychology, Master of Professional Psychology, Persada Indonesia University YAI

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54443/sj.v4i2.493

Keywords:

Reality Therapy, WDEP Technique, Self-Esteem, HIV/AIDS, PLWHA, Psychological Intervention, Group Counseling, Rehabilitation, Institutional Care, Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory

Abstract

This study explores the application of Reality Therapy using the WDEP (Wants, Doing, Evaluation, Planning) technique to improve self-esteem among People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) at the Panti Sosial Bina Insan Bangun Daya II in East Jakarta. As PLWHA often face stigma, rejection, and psychological distress, self-esteem becomes a crucial component for mental resilience and social reintegration. This quasi-experimental research employed a pre-test and post-test control group design, involving five selected participants diagnosed with HIV/AIDS aged 18 and above. The intervention consisted of ten group counseling sessions focusing on helping participants identify their goals, assess current behaviors, and plan realistic strategies for change. Self-esteem levels were measured using the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory (CSEI). Pre-test results indicated low levels of self-esteem, with an average score of 31. Following the intervention, the post-test average rose to 48, signifying a 54% improvement and placing participants in the high self-esteem category. Qualitative observations during therapy sessions revealed significant behavioral transformations, including increased emotional regulation, social interaction, self-acceptance, responsibility, and future orientation. The findings demonstrate that Reality Therapy with WDEP is an effective, culturally adaptable approach to psychological rehabilitation in institutional settings. It not only enhances self-esteem but also empowers PLWHA to rebuild their sense of self-worth, establish supportive relationships, and envision a hopeful future. The study contributes to expanding evidence-based psychosocial interventions for marginalized populations in Indonesia.

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