PENGARUH KEGIATAN KKN TERHADAP KESEJAHTERAAN MENTAL MAHASISWA
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https://doi.org/10.36805/cj5vx524Keywords:
Community Service Program, Mental Well-being, Community EngagementAbstract
This study aims to examine the influence of the Community Service Program (KKN) on students’ mental well-being. A descriptive qualitative method was applied using observation and questionnaires administered to 23 student participants in Mekarbuana Village. The findings reveal significant changes in students’ emotional and psychological aspects, where initial feelings of worry, anxiety, and nervousness shifted to confidence, enthusiasm, and motivation after participation. A total of 100% of respondents reported changes in their mindset, and 95.65% stated that they had specific experiences that affected their emotions, either positively or stressfully. Furthermore, active involvement in project implementation, positive social interactions both within the group and with the community, and demonstrated leadership strengthened students’ adaptability and resilience. These results highlight that KKN contributes not only to community engagement but also to enhancing mental well-being, character building, and social awareness among students.
Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis pengaruh program Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) terhadap kesejahteraan mental mahasiswa. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif melalui pengamatan dan kuesioner kepada 23 mahasiswa peserta KKN di Desa Mekarbuana. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya perubahan signifikan dalam aspek emosi dan psikologis mahasiswa, di mana perasaan khawatir, cemas, dan gugup sebelum kegiatan bergeser menjadi lebih percaya diri, antusias, dan bersemangat setelah kegiatan. Sebanyak 100% responden melaporkan adanya perubahan pola pikir dan 95,65% menyatakan pengalaman tertentu yang memengaruhi perasaan mereka, baik positif maupun penuh tekanan. Selain itu, keterlibatan dalam program kerja, interaksi sosial antaranggota maupun dengan masyarakat, serta sikap kepemimpinan yang ditunjukkan memperkuat peran mahasiswa sebagai individu yang adaptif dan resilien. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa KKN berkontribusi bukan hanya pada pengabdian masyarakat, tetapi juga pada penguatan mental, pembentukan karakter, dan peningkatan kesadaran sosial mahasiswa.
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