Understanding Smartphone Restriction Policies: Developing Students’ Self-Control through Holistic Guidance and Counseling Practices Grounded in Local Wisdom
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Smartphones have become an integral part of students’ daily lives, creating both opportunities and physical and psychological challenges, particularly in Gresik Regency. In response, the Gresik Regency Government has implemented a policy restricting smartphone use in school environments. This study aims to examine the implementation of this policy and the role of school based guidance and counseling services in strengthening students’ self control. The study was conducted at Al Azhar Senior High School and involved the principal, vice principal for student affairs, guidance and counseling teachers, homeroom teachers, and students. A qualitative approach with a case study design was employed. Data were collected through observation, semi structured interviews, and documentation and analyzed through data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. Data credibility was established through source triangulation, methodological triangulation, and member checking. The findings indicate that successful implementation of the smartphone restriction policy depends not only on formal regulations but also on the integration of guidance and counseling services with local wisdom values, including discipline, responsibility, mutual cooperation (gotong royong), respect and obedience toward teachers, and the Panca Jiwa values of Islamic boarding schools. Integrating these values supports students’ self awareness, emotional regulation, impulse control, and responsible smartphone use. This study contributes a holistic guidance and counseling framework grounded in local wisdom for implementing smartphone restriction policies and promoting responsible digital behavior.
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