The Effectiveness of Islamic Boarding Schools (Pesantren) Program on Self-Monitoring in Women Inmates

Abstract

Self-monitoring is important for behavior change. Many studies examine the impact of self-monitoring on changes in physical and medical aspects. This research examined the effect of the pesantren training program held in one of the correctional institutions in Bandung to increasing the selfmonitoring of women inmates. The study was conducted using a quasiexperimental interrupted time series research design, with a total of 30 participants. Using the self-monitoring scale, research data was collected and analyzed using one-way ANOVA and t-test. The results of this study indicate that pesantren program have a significant positive effect on self-monitoring. That is, the participation of prisoners in Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) program can increase self-monitoringof women inmates.