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Effectiveness of Group Guidance Using Finger Painting Games To Improve Social Interaction Among Children with Special Needs in Inclusive Schools Siti Musdaliva; Munifah Munifah; Dian Fitiriani; Ikhlas Rasido
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v4i4.808

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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of group counseling using finger painting games to improve the social interaction of children with special needs (ABK) in inclusive secondary schools. A mixed-methods approach was used, combining quantitative analysis (Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test) and qualitative analysis (observations and interviews). The participants were seven students categorized as borderline. Quantitative results demonstrated a significant increase in social interaction scores (p < 0.05), which was supported by qualitative observations of increased cooperation, communication, and participation. The findings suggest that incorporating finger painting activities into group counseling offers a fun, creative, and effective approach to enhancing social interaction among children with special needs in inclusive settings.
Effectiveness of Mental Health Literacy in Group Guidance Against Mental Health Stigma Isma Isma; Ikhlas Rasido; Dhevy Puswiartika; Hasan Hasan
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v5i1.1069

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Low mental health literacy contributes to high mental health stigma among students. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of mental health literacy-based group counselling services in reducing mental health stigma among students at MAN 1 Kota Palu. The study uses a quantitative approach with a pretest–posttest control group quasi-experimental design. The sample comprised 21 students, divided into an experimental and a control group. The experimental group received six sessions of mental health literacy-based group counselling services, while the control group did not receive any treatment. The research instruments used were the Mental Health Literacy Questionnaire–Short Version Adult (MHLq-SVa) and the Mental Health Stigma Scale. Data analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon and Mann–Whitney tests. The results showed a significant increase in mental health literacy and a decrease in mental health stigma in the experimental group (p < 0.05), as well as a significant difference between the experimental and control groups (p = 0.000). These findings indicate that mental health literacy-based group counselling is an effective psychosocial intervention in school settings.
The Influence of Gadget Use on the Empathy of Junior High School Students in Palu City Maabidah Maabidah; Nur Eka Wahyuningsih Riyadi; Ikhlas Rasido; Hasan Hasan
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v5i1.1088

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This study aims to determine the effect of gadget use on the empathy of junior high school students in Palu City. This study uses a quantitative descriptive approach with a cluster sampling technique. The population in this study comprises all students of Junior High School Model Terpadu Madani and Junior High School 19 Palu. Data were collected using a validated Likert-scale questionnaire on gadget use and empathy, both of which demonstrated good reliability (α = 0.914 and α = 0.885, respectively). Data analysis used descriptive statistics and simple linear regression using SPSS version 26. The results showed that 78.0% of students used gadgets highly, and 64.3% showed high empathy. The regression results showed a positive and significant effect of gadget use on empathy (t 3.653, p < 0.05), with a regression coefficient of 0.193. These results indicate that gadget use affects students' empathy, feelings, and understanding of the suffering of others who experience disasters through exposure to or visual content on gadgets. This fosters empathy as seen from large-scale online donations. Through emotional narratives and content, social awareness and empathy can be increased.
Effectiveness of Group Counseling with Mindful Breathing Technique in Reducing Student Anxiety Sakina Rasido; Dhevy Puswiartika; Ikhlas Rasido; Hasan Hasan
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v5i1.1101

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Adolescent anxiety is a growing mental health concern, with prevalence reaching 3.7% in Indonesia, yet practical and effective school-based interventions remain limited. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of group counseling with the mindful breathing technique in reducing anxiety among students at SMA Model Terpadu Madani Palu. An experimental method with a Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design was employed, involving 20 students selected through purposive sampling, divided into an experimental group (n=10) and a control group (n=10). Anxiety levels were measured using the Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents (SAS-A), comprising 18 valid items (α=0.731). Data were analyzed using Paired Sample t-tests and Mann-Whitney U tests in SPSS. Results showed a significant reduction in anxiety in the experimental group (t=6.444, p=0.000, Cohen’s d=2.04), with 60% of students reaching the low-anxiety category after six intervention sessions, compared to none prior to the intervention. The Mann-Whitney U test confirmed a significant difference between groups (p=0.000). These findings demonstrate that group counseling integrated with the mindful breathing technique is an effective, accessible, and practical strategy for reducing student anxiety in school settings.