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Empathy and Prosocial Behavior Correlation Among Indonesian Junior High Students: Korelasi Antara Empati dan Perilaku Prosocial di Kalangan Siswa SMP Indonesia Safira Abadi; Nurfi Laili
Academia Open Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): December
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.10.2025.13431

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General Background: Adolescence is a critical developmental period marked by rapid social and emotional changes, during which prosocial behavior plays a central role in fostering harmonious interpersonal relationships and school climate. Specific Background: Prosocial tendencies among adolescents have shown signs of decline alongside increasing individualistic orientations, highlighting the importance of internal psychological factors such as empathy in guiding helping, sharing, cooperating, donating, and honesty. Knowledge Gap: Although previous studies report a positive association between empathy and prosocial conduct, limited empirical evidence exists within Islamic-based junior high school settings in Indonesia, particularly at SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Sidoarjo. Aims: This study examined the relationship between empathy and prosocial behavior among adolescents in this educational context. Results: Using a quantitative correlational design with stratified sampling of 221 students in grades VII–IX and Pearson correlation analysis, the findings revealed a positive and statistically significant association between empathy and prosocial behavior (r = 0.528; p < 0.05), indicating a moderate relationship in which higher empathy levels correspond with greater participation in helping-oriented actions. Novelty: The research provides context-specific evidence from an Islamic-based school environment, contributing localized insight into adolescent social development within formal education. Implications: Empathy can be considered a key psychological component—though not the sole determinant—supporting prosocial engagement, suggesting that character education programs should incorporate empathy development to foster cooperative and caring student interactions. Highlights: A moderate positive statistical association was identified between empathy and helping-oriented actions among students. Participants with higher empathic disposition reported more frequent cooperation, sharing, and assistance toward others. Emotional understanding alone did not fully account for behavioral outcomes, indicating additional contributing factors. Keywords: Empathy; Prosocial Behavior; Adolescents; Junior High School students; Correlational Study  
Pengembangan Kompetensi Guru Sekolah Dasar Dalam Identifikasi Dan Penanganan Awal Siswa Berkebutuhan Khusus Melalui Pendekatan Psikoedukasi Affandi, Ghozali Rusyid; Laili, Nurfi; Rezania, Vanda; Rohma, Fitrotun Nasichatur; Faizah, Rosna Nur
Abdimas Mandalika Vol 5, No 3 (2026): April
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Mataram

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Abstract: The increasing number of prospective students participating in the special screening program at SD Muhammadiyah 3 Pandaan indicates the need for teachers to be prepared to implement inclusive education. Although the school has not yet been formally designated as an inclusive school, the dynamics of student diversity require a basic understanding and skills in conducting initial identification of students with special needs. This community service activity aims to improve teachers' capacity in understanding the concept of inclusive education and the skills to conduct initial screening systematically. The implementation method uses a psychoeducational approach and practice-based training with a pretest-posttest evaluation design. The activity was carried out in three stages, namely preparation (needs assessment and material preparation), implementation (material presentation, interactive discussion, and practice in using screening instruments), and evaluation. There were 26 teachers participating in the activity. The evaluation results showed an increase in posttest scores for all participants compared to the pretest, indicating an increase in teachers' conceptual understanding and readiness for implementation. In addition, there was a change in participants' perspectives regarding the function of screening as an initial identification step, rather than a clinical diagnosis. These findings indicate that psychoeducation and applied training are effective in strengthening teachers' capacity as a foundation for developing more inclusive and child-friendly schools.          Abstrak: Meningkatnya jumlah calon peserta didik yang masuk melalui jalur screening khusus di SD Muhammadiyah 3 Pandaan menunjukkan kebutuhan akan kesiapan guru dalam mengimplementasikan pendidikan inklusi. Meskipun sekolah belum secara formal ditetapkan sebagai sekolah inklusi, dinamika keberagaman karakteristik siswa menuntut adanya pemahaman dan keterampilan dasar dalam melakukan identifikasi awal siswa berkebutuhan khusus. SD Muhammadiyah 3 Pandaan saat ini masih belum ditetapkan sebagai sekolah inklusi secara formal, namun ternyata jumlah calon siswa yang masuk melalui jalur screening khusus terus meningkat. Kondisi ini mengharuskan guru perlu mempersiapkan pemahaman dan kompetensi yang memadai dalam mengimplementasikan system pendidikan inklusi.  Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kapasitas guru dalam memahami konsep pendidikan inklusi serta keterampilan melakukan screening awal secara sistematis. Metode pelaksanaan menggunakan pendekatan psikoedukasi dan pelatihan berbasis praktik dengan desain evaluasi pretest–posttest. Kegiatan dilaksanakan melalui tiga tahap, yaitu persiapan (need assessment dan penyusunan materi), pelaksanaan (pemaparan materi, diskusi interaktif, dan praktik penggunaan instrumen screening), serta evaluasi. Peserta kegiatan berjumlah 26 guru. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan adanya peningkatan skor posttest pada seluruh peserta dibandingkan pretest, yang mengindikasikan peningkatan pemahaman konseptual dan kesiapan implementatif guru. Selain itu, terjadi perubahan perspektif peserta mengenai fungsi screening sebagai langkah identifikasi awal, bukan diagnosis klinis. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa psikoedukasi dan pelatihan aplikatif efektif dalam memperkuat kapasitas guru sebagai fondasi pengembangan sekolah yang lebih inklusif dan ramah anak.
Co-Authors Adhim, Muhammad Rozaqul Ahmad Naufal, Ahmad Akbar Wiguna Akhmad Kholis Akhmad, Sapari Bagus Amalia , Rahma Amaliyah Syabana Ashil Rizal Achmad Yani Ashil Rizal Achmad Yani Yani Auliyah Rohmah Azizah Alifia Salsabila Cholichul Hadi Devi Widyas Putri Dian Putri Linayanti Dwi Retno Wulandari Dyah Rizqi Nurdiani Fitri Effy Wardati Maryam Eko Hardi Ansyah Fahmawati, Zaki Nur Faizah, Rosna Nur Fanny, Anna Masyithoh Fardana, Nur Ainy Fika Megawati Fitria Nur Hasanah Ghozali Rusyid Affandi Giasus, Rayhan Ravadhan Hanafi, Soraya Henny Rachmawati Herlina Dewanti Ika Wulan Ramadhani Istiqomah, Riska Dwi Izaaz Dhiya Ulhaq Kemil Wachidah Marzuqo Sahdiana, Nadiya Maulidhah , Chafi Rozyi Putri Moch Bachrul Sidik Mufarrochah , Hanif Muhlasin Amrullah Nawangsari, Nur Ainy Fardana Nikmatul Alfiyah Ningtyas, Laila Purnama Nisa’, Fina Zakiyyatun Noer Maunatur Rohmah Novitasari Novitasari Novitasari, Nur Eka Nur Fajriatus Tsani Nur Wardatur Rohmah Paryontri , Ramon Ananda Paryontri, Ramon Ananda Permata, Nadia Galih Prasetyo , Adi Puspitasari, Tika Putri, Devi Widyas Putri, Lefiani Larasati Rahma Amalia Rahma, Alifia Rahman , Mirza Asyraqi Rakhmat Auliya` Hidayat Ramadhani, Dea Lilla Ramandha, Jesia Rifatus Sholikah Rizka Febiyanti Rochmawati, Mauliyah Nur Rohma, Fitrotun Nasichatur Rohmah, Auliyah Rohmatunnadjila Rohmatunnadjila Rosa, Bunga Firda S., Mai Siswati E. R. Safira Abadi Salsabila Rizqi Rosesanthy Saputri, Rivanny Yuliana Soliha, Imroatus Suliani, Likis TARISHA JAFNA DIAH ZAHRANI Tsani , Nur Fajriatus Ulfa Unzilatur Rohmah Vanda Rezania WIDYASTUTI Widyastuti Widyastuti Widyastuti Wisyastuti, Wdiyastuti Zaki Nurfahmawati Zidan, Muhammad Zidanil Ilmi Naf'an Munif