Efektivitas Konseling Lintas Budaya Berbasis Transactional Analysis dalam Mengatasi Masalah Manajemen Keuangan pada Mahasiswa Perantauan Melayu Riau: Studi Eksperimen Kasus Tunggal

Abstract

Migrant students often face difficulties adjusting to new social environments, particularly in managing personal finances. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of cross-cultural counseling based on the Transactional Analysis (TA) approach in addressing financial management problems among migrant students with a Melayu Riau cultural background. The method used is a Single Case Experimental Design (SCED) with an A-B design, where phase A represents the baseline condition prior to intervention and phase B represents the counseling intervention phase. The research subject is one student with the initials DD, aged 19 years, from Taluak Kuantan, Riau. Data were collected through pre-intervention assessment interviews, behavioral observation during counseling sessions, and post-intervention follow-up interviews. Behavioral analysis was conducted using the Behavioral Pattern (PTL) framework comprising Pancadaya, Likuladu, and Masidu components. Results show positive behavioral changes following the intervention: the client was able to manage finances more systematically, understood financial priorities, and maintained an active social life without compromising financial stability. These findings indicate that TA-based cross-cultural counseling is effective in enhancing self-control and financial awareness among migrant students.