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DOI: 10.32806/jkpi.v7i2.1400
Submitted: 25-12-2025
Published: 11-03-2026

“I AM ALSO ALLOWED TO BE TIRED”: A CASE STUDY OF THE PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH IN THE FIRST DAUGHTER WHO FEELS BURDENED BY HER PARENTS' EXPECTATIONS

Universitas Mulawarman
Universitas Mulawarman
Person-Centered Counseling, Emotional Regulation, Adolescent Mental Health

Abstract

This study aims to describe the psychological dynamics and changes in emotion regulation of a first-born adolescent girl who feels burdened by parental expectations through a Person-Centered approach. The research employed a qualitative single case study design. The participant was an eighth-grade female student experiencing pressure to remain strong and serve as a role model for her siblings. Data were collected through four individual counseling sessions using semi-structured interviews, observation, and anecdotal records, and analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s interactive model. Findings indicate that initially the participant suppressed her emotions to maintain a strong self-image. Throughout the counseling process, she gradually developed awareness of her emotional needs and shifted toward more open self-acceptance. The changes occurred gradually and remained influenced by ongoing family dynamics.

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How to Cite

Putri, E. S., & Pratiwi, Y. S. (2026). “I AM ALSO ALLOWED TO BE TIRED”: A CASE STUDY OF THE PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH IN THE FIRST DAUGHTER WHO FEELS BURDENED BY HER PARENTS’ EXPECTATIONS. Jurnal Konseling Pendidikan Islam, 7(2), 133–140. https://doi.org/10.32806/jkpi.v7i2.1400