THE CONCEPT OF MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING AS BULLYING PREVENTION IN ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOLS

Abstract

Bullying is a significant problem in Islamic boarding schools (pesantren), impacting student health and achievement. Multicultural counseling can help prevent and address bullying in Islamic boarding schools. This article is a qualitative study using a literature review method, analyzing 10 scientific articles related to multicultural counseling and bullying in educational settings. The data analysis technique used is content analysis to identify key themes and the relevance of multicultural counseling practices in the Islamic boarding school context. This article discusses the concept of multicultural counseling as a way to prevent bullying in Islamic boarding schools and analyzes the role of multicultural counseling in improving social and communication skills and increasing student awareness and empathy. This analysis shows that, by prioritizing the values of tolerance, empathy, and mutual respect, multicultural counseling can be an effective tool for preventing and addressing bullying in Islamic boarding schools. This article also provides practical suggestions on how educators and counselors in Islamic boarding schools can integrate multicultural counseling into their learning programs.