About the Journal

ALTRUISTIK : Jurnal Konseling dan Psikologi Pendidikan is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes scholarly works in the fields of Guidance and Counseling and Educational Psychology. The journal is published by the Guidance and Counseling Study Program, Faculty of Education, Universitas Negeri Medan, in collaboration with the Indonesian Guidance and Counseling Association (ABKIN).

ALTRUISTIK aims to provide an academic platform for researchers, lecturers, counselors, teachers, psychologists, practitioners, and students to disseminate research findings, theoretical studies, and professional practices that contribute to the development of Guidance and Counseling and Educational Psychology, particularly within Indonesian educational and socio-cultural contexts.

The journal welcomes studies related to personal, social, learning, and career guidance; individual and group counseling; group guidance; classical guidance; school counseling; counseling in higher education; counseling theories and techniques; counselor development; educational psychology; student development; learning motivation; academic behavior; emotional regulation; resilience; psychological well-being; character development; family and parenting; mental health in educational settings; inclusive education; special educational needs; counseling interventions; technology-supported counseling; cultural and religious perspectives in counseling; and innovative approaches to counseling and educational psychology.

ALTRUISTIK also welcomes interdisciplinary studies that have a clear contribution to Guidance and Counseling or Educational Psychology. Research involving children, adolescents, university students, families, educators, counselors, and other relevant populations may be considered when the study provides meaningful implications for education, counseling services, psychological development, or professional practice.

The journal accepts empirical research, theoretical studies, literature-based studies, program evaluations, and professional practice articles using quantitative, qualitative, mixed-method, experimental, correlational, case study, and other appropriate research approaches. All submitted manuscripts are expected to demonstrate clear academic relevance, sound methodology, and meaningful theoretical or practical contributions.

Each manuscript submitted to ALTRUISTIK is evaluated through a double-blind peer-review process. Manuscripts that meet the initial editorial requirements are reviewed by at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise. The review process is intended to maintain the academic quality, relevance, and integrity of published articles.

ALTRUISTIK is published twice a year, in June and December. The journal welcomes manuscript submissions throughout the year. Authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts in advance of the intended publication period to allow sufficient time for editorial evaluation, peer review, revision, and publication preparation.

Researchers, lecturers, counselors, teachers, psychologists, practitioners, postgraduate students, and other scholars working within the journal's academic scope are warmly invited to contribute their scholarly work to ALTRUISTIK.

Prospective authors are encouraged to review the Focus and Scope before preparing a manuscript to ensure that the proposed article is consistent with the journal's academic orientation. Authors should also carefully follow the Author Guidelines and Submission Guidelines before submitting their manuscripts through the journal's online submission system.

Through its commitment to scholarly quality, professional development, and the advancement of knowledge, ALTRUISTIK : Jurnal Konseling dan Psikologi Pendidikan seeks to strengthen academic discourse and contribute to the continuing development of Guidance and Counseling and Educational Psychology in Indonesia and broader educational contexts.