Impact of Psychoeducation on Self-Concept of Selected Bataan Peninsula State University Students Affected by Ghosting in Bataan, Philippines

In today’s digital age, the practice of ghosting has emerged as a dissolution strategy in relationships, leaving individuals emotionally unattended and questioning their self-worth. This study explores the role of psychoeducation on the self-concept of selected college students at Bataan Peninsula State University - Main and Balanga Campus who have been ghosted by their previous partners online. The researchers employed the program “Ghosted: Healing from Abandonment” by Sabriya Dobbins, consisting of six sessions designed to address the impact of ghosting on self-concept. Twenty participants were randomly assigned into two groups and underwent two different treatments: a one-session psychoeducation summarizing the program and a full six-session. The Robson Self Concept Questionnaire was utilized to precisely measure participants’ self-concept before and after the program. The findings revealed that the program significantly improved the participants’ self-concept from both experimental (p = .037) and control groups (p = .013). This study explores the lasting psychological effects of ghosting, aiming to offer support and insights to those affected by this modern relationship phenomenon. It further unfolds the potential advantages of psychoeducation for personal growth and well-being, particularly in shaping one’s self-concept.