KnE Social Sciences

Published date: Mar 27 2025

Journal Title: KnE Social Sciences

Issue title: The 3rd International Conference of Applied Psychology on Humanity (ICAP-H)

Pages: 325 - 338

DOI: 10.18502/kss.v10i7.18337

Zakarija Achmatzakarija_achmat@yahoo.com1Faculty of Psychology, University of Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia

Nata HendriatiResearch Department, Maharesigana, University of Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia

Rindya F. IndrawanResearch Department, Maharesigana, University of Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia

The 2022 Cianjur-West Java earthquake damaged public facilities, schools, hospitals, markets, and residents’ homes, causing destruction and disrupting lives and livelihoods. This research aims to determine the effect of mental health and psychosocial support services on the mental health of people who survived the earthquake emergency response in Cariu, Mangunkerta Village, Cugenang District, Cianjur Regency, West Java, in 2022. The research method used was a pre-experiment with one group pre-test and post-test design. The total number of participants for the pre-test was 152 people, and the total for post-test participants was 104 people with different age levels, including children, teenagers, adults, and older people. For measurement, the study used the General Health Questionnaire version 12 items (GHQ-12), and the data were tested using the independent sample t-test statistical test. The results showed significant differences in the mental health conditions of participants before and after mental health and psychosocial support was provided in the aspects of anxiety, social functioning, and confidence. Researchers recommend that disaster management organizations consider mental health and psychosocial support service planning programs according to age and gender levels.

Keywords: disaster, mental health, psychosocial support services, survivors

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