From Exploration to Measurement: A Research Design on Mental Health Constructs Based on Sundanese Culture “Tri Tangtu” among Elementary School Students

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10.2991/978-2-38476-489-1_46How to use a DOI?

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Research Design; Tri Tangtu; Mental Health Construct; Sundanese Culture; Tri Tangtu; Elementary School Students; Instrument Development

Abstract

This article presents a research design for exploring and conceptualizing mental health constructs among Sundanese elementary school students based on the indigenous philosophy of Tri Tangtu, which emphasizes harmony with God, with others, and with nature. Recognizing the cultural limitations of existing psychological assessment tools, the study aims to design a culturally grounded framework that inform the future development of a mental health measurement instrument. Employing a sequential exploratory mixed-methods approach, the design includes a qualitative phase involving ethnographic interviews and observations to uncover culturally embedded dimensions of mental well-being. These dimensions are expected to guide item development aligned with Sundanese values. The design also outlines procedures for expert validation, linguistic adaptation, and pilot testing to ensure developmental appropriateness. Although instrument construction has not yet been completed, this design anticipates the steps necessary for psychometric testing, including exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. By integrating local wisdom into the planning of culturally sensitive measurement tools, the study contributes to more inclusive and contextually relevant mental health research in Indonesian education. The resulting framework is intended to support future interventions, screenings, and educational practices rooted in cultural identity and psychological resilience.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Arie Rakhmat Riyadi
AU  - Mubarok Somantri
AU  - Neni Maulidah
AU  - Aya Shofia Maulida
AU  - Cucun Sutinah
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/11/24
TI  - From Exploration to Measurement: A Research Design on Mental Health Constructs Based on Sundanese Culture “Tri Tangtu” among Elementary School Students
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Educational Science and Teacher Education (ICESTE 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 603
EP  - 616
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-489-1_46
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-489-1_46
ID  - Riyadi2025
ER  -