SOCIO-CULTURAL GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING IN DEVELOPING CONTEXTUAL AND INCLUSIVE INTERVENTION MODELS IN INDONESIA

Abstract

This study aims to develop a culturally-based intervention model in guidance and counseling in Indonesia, a country with vast social and cultural diversity. Although many existing counseling models are currently based on Western approaches, their implementation often does not align with local cultural values in Indonesia. Therefore, this research focuses on the importance of developing an intervention model that is more contextual and inclusive, which can accommodate Indonesia's social and cultural diversity. Through an in-depth literature review, this study identifies the intervention models that have been implemented and the challenges faced in their application. The findings suggest that culturally-based approaches, such as counseling based on local wisdom and religion, have significant potential in improving counseling effectiveness. However, challenges such as cultural diversity, social stigma, and limited resources still pose barriers. This study recommends developing more adaptive intervention models and emphasizes the importance of training counselors to be more sensitive to local cultural diversity.