Theatre-based social-emotional learning program to foster friendship quality in elementary school students

Fahmi Zakaria; Ninik Setyowati; Tutut Chusniyah

doi:10.22219/raden.v4i2.36804

Authors

Fahmi Zakaria Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
Ninik Setyowati Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
Tutut Chusniyah Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22219/raden.v4i2.36804

Keywords:

Friendship Quality, Social Emotional Learning, Theater, Elementary Students

Abstract

This research focuses on the importance of friendship quality in children's social and emotional development, with a particular focus on primary school-aged children. The purpose of this study is to address the problem by developing a theatre-based learning module with the aim to improve friendship quality among primary school students as well as to determine the effectiveness of the module in improving friendship quality. This research methodology uses a research and development approach using the ADDIE model design. The results showed the study validated the module, achieving a high validity score of 89.94%. The Paired Samples Test revealed a significant improvement in friendship quality, with a mean score increase of -7.815 and a t-value of -3.036 (df = 26, p < 0.05). then it can be stated if the theatre-based SEL based theater programme had a significant impact on students' friendship quality. Theatre-based SEL programmes can facilitate students' understanding of emotions, enhance their ability to empathise, and encourage the development of stronger relationships. Therefore, the theatre-based module proved to be an effective approach in improving students' friendship quality.

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