THREE DREAM: Upaya Meningkatkan Regulasi Emosi, Kecerdasan Emosi, dan Kesehatan Mental Anak Jalanan
Lia Juniarni, Dwi Agustin Putri Gunawan, Novia Nurul Jannah, Rahma Putri Khaleda, Dendi Rustiawan, Mega Maharani Catur Putri
KOLABORASI JURNAL PENGABDIAN MASYARAKAT November 13, 2025 DOI: 10.56359/kolaborasi.v5i6.740 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Pre-post intervention study (community service program) Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 20 |
| Population | Street children aged 7–12 years at Yayasan Bagea Bandung, Indonesia |
| Interventions | Expressive diary writing mindfulness training |
| Duration | Six offline sessions |
| Key points | The authors report that the THREE DREAM program, combining diary writing and mindfulness, was followed by improvements in emotional intelligence (64.50 to 82.50), emotional regulation (21.20 to 33.35), and mental health (30.90 to 46.75) among 20 street children, with the authors describing these pre-post differences as significant and proposing the model as replicable for other institutions supporting vulnerable children. |
Abstract
Introduction: Mental and emotional health among street children remains an urgent issue in Indonesia due to limited psychosocial support and exposure to daily stressors. This community service program, THREE DREAM (3 Diary Recovery Emotion Actual Mindfulness), was developed as an innovative model combining expressive diary writing and mindfulness training to help children recognize, express, and regulate emotions more effectively.
Objective: This study aims to improve emotional regulation, emotional intelligence, and mental health among street children at Yayasan Bagea Bandung through interactive and reflective learning activities.
Method: The program was implemented over six offline sessions involving 20 children aged 7–12 years. Each session integrated storytelling, diary writing, drawing, sharing emotions, and mindfulness exercises. Quantitative data were collected using pre-test and post-test questionnaires on three variables: emotional intelligence, emotional regulation, and mental health. The Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test was used to analyze the differences before and after the intervention.
Result: The results showed a significant improvement in all measured aspects, with mean emotional intelligence increasing from 64.50 to 82.50, emotional regulation from 21.20 to 33.35, and mental health from 30.90 to 46.75 (p = 0.000). Children exhibited higher self-awareness, confidence, and openness in expressing emotions.
Conclusion: The THREE DREAM program effectively enhanced the children’s emotional well-being through creative and mindful activities. This community-based model demonstrates strong potential for replication and sustainability in other social institutions supporting vulnerable children.