Exploring Cinderella Complex Behavior and Its Management: A Case Study of High School Students
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https://doi.org/10.22460/quanta.v10i1.6622Keywords:
Cinderella Complex, Female students, Emotional dependence, Family, Socio-cultural factors, School managementAbstract
This study aims to describe Cinderella Complex tendencies among female students at SMAN 19 Makassar, analyze the factors influencing these tendencies, and explain possible intervention efforts. A case study method was employed, with data collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. The findings indicate that students exhibiting Cinderella Complex tendencies demonstrate behavioral patterns such as dependence on male figures, low self-confidence, reluctance to make independent decisions, and expectations of a “rescuer” when facing life challenges. The study concludes that cognitive restructuring within a cognitive-behavioral therapy approach can help individuals identify and modify irrational thoughts, regulate emotions more adaptively, and develop greater independence in dealing with life problems. The implications of this study contribute to the fields of educational psychology and guidance and counseling, particularly by enriching the understanding of the Cinderella Complex among adolescent girls.
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