EXPRESSIVE WRITING THERAPY UNTUK MENGATASI KECEMASAN PADA REMAJA KORBAN BULLYING: LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Indonesia is one of the countries with the fifth highest cases of bullying out of 78 countries, especially in the school environment. The impact of bullying behavior cannot be taken lightly, because it can have long-term effects such as trauma, depression, anxiety, etc. Based on previous research, expressive writing therapy can be one of the interventions that can reduce anxiety with a simple method. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effectiveness of expressive writing therapy to reduce anxiety in adolescent victims of bullying. The research method used is literature review. Literature searches were taken from the google scholar and sinta electronic databases. Journal selection criteria were classified based on the publication of the last five years and the suitability of the information needed. Based on this, 4 articles were selected which were used as review material. The results of the literature review show that expressive writing therapy can be an intervention strategy for adolescent victims of bullying. This method can help adolescents in expressing their feelings, deciphering their emotions, and understanding themselves. However, this method cannot be done without the support of the surrounding environment, so there needs to be assistance such as from family, education, and pre-professional parties.