A total of 36 teenagers from the Syuhada Mosque community participated in Goal Setting Training to Improve Self-Efficacy. This activity was a collaborative initiative between the Community Service Team from the Faculty of Psychology, Mercu Buana University Yogyakarta (UMBY), consisting of Sowanya Ardi Prahara, S.Psi., MA., and Dr. Moordiningsih, M.Sc., Psychologist, and the Syuhada Mosque Cadre Education (PKMS Jogja). The training took place on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the Syuhada Mosque in Gondokusuman, Yogyakarta.

"This activity aims to equip the younger generation with in-depth psychological skills to face the challenges of the 21st century and build a solid sense of meaning in life in the face of crisis," said Sowanya.

The training included material presentations. The first session, delivered by Sowanya Ardi Prahara, covered the challenges of the 21st century, the dynamics of crisis situations, and the story of Viktor Frankl's journey to finding meaning in life through logotherapy. This material encouraged participants to reflect on the importance of life direction and an awareness of personal values in every action.

The second session was led by Dr. Moordiningsih, who provided logotherapy training with a focus on life goal setting. Through this approach, participants were guided to develop personal goals based on meaningful values, as an effort to strengthen self-efficacy in facing the challenges of today's life.

This activity was enthusiastically received by the participants, who felt the immediate benefits of the training. Asep Suwarja (19), one of the participants, said that he was greatly inspired by the story of Viktor Frankl shared by the speaker. "I understand more clearly that every crisis can have meaning, as long as we have a clear purpose in life. After participating in this training, I am more enthusiastic about planning my future, starting with the small things," he said.

Similarly, Nurul (23), another participant, said that this training was different from the usual mosque youth activities. The material was profound yet very down-to-earth. "Mrs. Moordiningsih's explanation of logotherapy opened my eyes to the fact that self-efficacy is not just about self-confidence, but about finding the reason why we do something. Thank you PKMS and the speakers," said Nurul.

This activity is expected to become a continuous program for strengthening the character and psychology of youth based on spiritual and scientific values at the Syuhada Mosque. This collaboration demonstrates that synergy between the mosque community and academics can create a healthy growth space for the younger generation amidst the complexities of the times.

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