Penanganan Dampak Psikologis pada Remaja Penyintas Letusan Gunung Lewotobi dengan Teknik Photovoice

Abstract

The eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in East Flores Regency had a major impact on the community, with more than 13,176 people affected. The limited availability of professional psychological personnel in the affected areas increases the risk that symptoms of anxiety, trauma, and depression will develop into more severe psychological disorders. Therefore, effective and sustainable psychological interventions are needed to support adolescent survivors. The psychological intervention using the Photovoice technique for adolescent survivors of the Mount Lewotobi eruption aims to increase adolescents’ awareness of the psychological impacts of disasters, as well as to build hope and strengthen their coping skills in dealing with trauma. This intervention involved a non-governmental organization, the Indonesian Planned Parenthood Association (Perkumpulan Keluarga Berencana Indonesia/PKBI), through the PKBI youth forum in Lewolaga Village, East Flores. The methods employed included the Photovoice technique, group and individual counseling, and training in Psychological First Aid. Pre-test and post-test results showed an improvement from a pre-test score of 62.2% to a post-test score of 80.3%, with an average increase of 17.7%. The Photovoice technique was shown to provide participants with an opportunity to express thoughts and emotions related to traumatic experiences through a safe medium. Overall, this intervention was considered effective in enhancing adolescents’ capacity and was relevant to the psychosocial needs of disaster-affected communities.