PENERAPAN KONSELING KELOMPOK PENDEKATAN BEHAVIOR DENGAN TEKNIK TOKEN ECONOMY UNTUK MENGURANGI PERILAKU MEMBOLOS DI SMA NEGERI 3 PALANGKA RAYA

Abstract

This study aims to examine how effectively group counseling based on the behavioral approach using the token economy technique can reduce truancy among high school students. The research employed a guidance and counseling action research design consisting of two cycles with four students identified as having high levels of truancy. Data were collected through observations, interviews, and questionnaires, then analyzed using descriptive quantitative and qualitative approaches. The findings show that the implementation of the token economy technique resulted in significant behavioral improvement, indicated by increased discipline, self-control, and motivation to attend school regularly. Statistical analysis using paired sample t-test showed a significance value below 0.05, confirming the effectiveness of the intervention.