PENGARUH LAYANAN BIMBINGAN KELOMPOK DENGAN TEKNIK SELF CONTROL TERHADAP PENURUNAN TINGKAT KECANDUAN GADGET SISWA KELAS IXD SMP NEGERI 13 SEMARANG

Achmad Rifki Azhari. The Effect of Group Guidance Services Using Self- Control Techniques on Reducing Gadget Addiction Levels Among 9th Grade Students of SMP Negeri 13 Semarang. Semarang. Guidance and Counseling. Faculty of Teacher Training and Education. Universitas Ivet. 2024. 125 pages.
This study aims to prove the reduction in gadget addiction levels among 9th- grade students of SMP Negeri 13 Semarang influenced by group guidance services using self-control techniques.
The type of research is experimental, aimed at explaining and predicting phenomena that occur and will occur between certain variables through manipulation. Experimental research is defined as a research method used to determine the effect of a given treatment on other elements under controlled conditions.
The results of the study indicate the effectiveness of group guidance programs in reducing gadget addiction levels among 9th-grade students at SMP Negeri 13 Semarang for the 2024/2025 academic year. This program has a significant positive impact, as evidenced by decreased scores on various indicators of gadget addiction. The success of this program is supported by a gradual approach, starting from self- awareness, reflection, time management, to formulating a commitment to change. Active student involvement in group discussions, reflection, and peer support were critical factors in enhancing the program's effectiveness.