Casework Method: Increasing the Self-Confidence of School Dropout Street Children

Abstract

Dropping out of school is a phenomenon that still occurs frequently in Indonesia, where children are forced to leave education for various reasons, such as economic problems, a less conducive environment, or a lack of self-motivation. This condition is vulnerable to street children. Therefore, efforts to build self-motivation and develop skills are very important in increasing the self-confidence of out-of-school children. This research aims to determine the results of providing self-motivation and skill development in increasing the self-confidence of out-of-school children. The method used is a qualitative approach with in-depth interview techniques and participatory observation of out-of-school children involved in skills training programs, with an intervention method using Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) counseling. The data obtained was analyzed descriptively to identify factors that influence the self-motivation, skill development and self-confidence of out-of-school children. The research results show that strong self-motivation, such as the desire to develop oneself and achieve success in the future, as well as developing skills relevant to the interests and talents of out-of-school children, has a positive influence on their self-confidence. Skills training programs involving out-of-school children have proven effective in increasing their self-motivation and skills, thereby having an impact on increasing self-confidence in facing life's challenges.