Penerapan Teknik Self-Monitoring dan Positive Reinforcement dalam Meningkatkan Perilaku Assertif Pada Individu Korban Toxic Relationship

Miftahul Rahmah; Wahyu Windiastuti Rahmawati; Muhammad Jamaluddin

doi:10.47134/pjp.v2i4.4328

Authors

Miftahul Rahmah Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang
Wahyu Windiastuti Rahmawati Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang
Muhammad Jamaluddin Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47134/pjp.v2i4.4328

Keywords:

Behavior Modification, Toxic Relationship, Assertive Behavior, Self-Monitoring, Positive Reinforcement

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of self-monitoring and positive reinforcement techniques in increasing assertive behavior in individuals who are victims of toxic relationships. This research uses a Single Subject Research (SSR) method with an ABAB design. The subject of this study was a 23-year-old woman who had been in a toxic relationship for 2 years. Data collection was carried out through direct observation, self-monitoring sheets, and behavioral assessment scales. The intervention was implemented for 8 weeks with measurement of assertive behavior frequency before, during, and after intervention. The results showed a significant increase in assertive behavior from the baseline phase (average 2.1 times per week) to the intervention phase (average 8.3 times per week). Visual analysis showed a stable and consistent upward trend. This study concludes that the combination of self-monitoring and positive reinforcement techniques is effective in increasing assertive behavior in victims of toxic relationships

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