Peer counseling as providing assistance to overcome inferiority in persons with lower extremity disabilities who are members of DSM Slawi

Abstract

This study focuses on overcoming the inferiority complex associated with incumbency disabilities through peer counseling. Inferioritas group penyandang disabilities tuna daksa frequently impair their participation in various social and economic spheres, necessitating effective interventions. The sample used in this study is qualitative, with six respondents using the phenomenological method. Data is collected by fieldwork, observation, and documentation. The study subjects consist of a few disabled tuna daksa people who have already participated in a sebaya counseling session. Triangulation analysis is used to ensure data validity and reliability. The research findings indicate that sebaya counseling is effective in increasing self-awareness and decreasing self-reproach in cases of disability. Participants report significant improvements in psychological well-being and self-esteem after group counseling. Peer counseling also assists in fostering positive social bonds between individuals with disabilities. Peer counseling is considered an effective intervention to alleviate the inferiority complex and increase self-awareness in tuna daksa disabilities penyandang. This method provides emotional support and enhances social integration and better self-respect within their community. In this way, counseling for disabilities can be implemented in a comprehensive way as a psychological support strategy for those who are disabled.