Islamic Counseling with Self-Management Techniques to Reduce Addictive Behavior of Watching Korean Dramas among Adolescents in Surabaya

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This study aims to examine the effectiveness of implementing Islamic counseling combined with self-management techniques in helping adolescents reduce excessive Korean drama watching behavior. The research employed a qualitative approach with a case study design involving a 19-year-old female student from a university in Surabaya who exhibited high viewing intensity that interfered with her academic activities, social interactions, and religious practices. Data were collected through observation, semi-structured interviews, and personal documentation, then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results revealed positive behavioral changes, indicated by a decrease in viewing duration from an average of 5–7 hours per day to approximately 1–2 hours after six counseling sessions. Moreover, the participant demonstrated improved time discipline, impulse control, and consistency in performing religious duties. Islamic values such as muhasabah (self-reflection), awareness of accountability to Allah, and avoidance of excessive behavior strengthened the subject’s intrinsic motivation to maintain adaptive behavioral changes. These findings suggest that integrating Islamic counseling with self-management techniques can serve as an effective approach to address digital entertainment addiction among adolescents. Further studies with a more diverse range of participants are recommended to enhance generalizability and develop a more structured intervention framework.