Development of CBT Counseling Guide Based Muhasabah for Students’ Procrastination

Abstract

This study aims to develop and test the effectiveness of a Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) counseling guide based on muhasabah (self-reflection) to reduce students’ academic procrastination at MAN 1 Buton. The guide was developed using the 4D model (Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate) and validated by experts with high scores: language (92%), media (94.73%), counseling content (94.5%), and Islamic counseling (91.67%). A practicality test showed that 85% of school counselors found the guide easy to use and relevant. The effectiveness test, using a one-group pretest-posttest design, showed a significant decrease in students’ academic procrastination levels. Before the intervention, 20% of student were in the very high category, and 80% in the high category. After the intervention, 30% were in the moderate category, 60% in the low category, and 10% in the very low category. This guide has been proven valid, practical, and effective for use in school counseling services.