Strengthening Self-Awareness Of Juvenile Offenders Through Psychology-Based Communication Media

Abstract

The study aims to analyze the process of strengthening self-awareness among juvenile offenders through psychology-based communication media and its implications for rehabilitation and social reintegration. The research is significant because it addresses the need for interventions that extend beyond normative approaches by fostering deep, internal transformation in children, a key factor for successful rehabilitation and long-term societal acceptance. A qualitative method was employed using in-depth interviews, observations, and caregiver reports. The findings indicate significant changes in juvenile offenders after the intervention, including improved self-regulation (the ability to control emotions), the development of empathy, and a willingness to take responsibility for past actions. Additionally, caregivers reported changes in their attitudes, including greater openness, increased cooperation, and reduced defensiveness in daily interactions. These results demonstrate that enhancing self-awareness builds the psychosocial readiness of juvenile offenders to engage in rehabilitation more meaningfully and facilitates social reintegration, as they become more easily accepted by their families and communities. Furthermore, this study emphasizes that psychology-based communication serves as a sustainable intervention strategy, as it fosters internal motivation that drives change from within. Thus, the research contributes theoretically to the field of educational communication studies and offers practical implications for developing more comprehensive and inclusive rehabilitation programs for juvenile offenders.