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Empathy as a Predictor of Behavioral Problems in Early Childhood: A Gender-Based Analysis Ainur Rosyidah Kusuma; Liftiah; Diana
Golden Age: Jurnal Ilmiah Tumbuh Kembang Anak Usia Dini Vol. 10 No. 3 (2025)
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Islam Anak Usia Dini, Fakultas Ilmu Tarbiyah dan Keguruan, UIN Sunan Kalijaga, Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/jga.2025.103-10

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Unaddressed behavioral problems in early childhood often persist into later life stages. This study aimed to analyze how empathy levels influence behavioral problems among young children and whether this relationship remains significant after controlling for gender. Using an explanatory quantitative design, data were obtained from 141 kindergarten and RA B teachers in Semarang City through a structured questionnaire. The results of frequency analysis showed that children’s empathy levels were entirely within the high category (100%), while behavioral problems were mostly in the low category (70.9%) and moderate category (29%). Multiple regression testing confirmed that empathy significantly reduced problem behaviors (p < 0.05). Emotional contagion, concern for others, and prosocial behavior were the most influential dimensions. When gender was controlled, empathy remained a significant predictor, whereas gender had no direct effect. This study contributes to the growing body of global scholarship on early childhood socio-emotional development by highlighting empathy as a key psychological mechanism for behavioral regulation. It strengthens the theoretical integration between empathy development and behavioral adjustment, offering empirical evidence that supports cross-cultural understanding of emotional and behavioral competencies in early childhood education. The findings suggest that interventions emphasizing emotional contagion, caring, and prosocial responsiveness can effectively reduce behavioral issues regardless of gender. Further studies are recommended to explore cross-contextual factors such as emotional regulation, family interactions, and teacher–child relationships to enrich the explanatory model of empathy’s influence on children’s behavioral outcomes.
OPTIMALISASI KREATIVITAS DAN PEMIKIRAN KRITIS MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS PROYEK DI SEKOLAH DASAR Fatmahwati, Eka; Liftiah; Sumartiningsih, Sri
Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 10 No. 04 (2025): Volume 10 No. 04 Desember 2025 Terbit
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar FKIP Universitas Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23969/jp.v10i04.36043

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Critical thinking and creativity are two essential 21st-century competencies that must be developed from the elementary school level. However, learning practices in many schools still tend to focus on academic outcomes and provide limited opportunities for students to experiment and innovate. This article aims to examine the role of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) in enhancing elementary school students’ creativity and critical thinking skills through a literature review approach. The study utilizes various national and international academic references published between 2015 and 2025 that are relevant to the theories, implementation, and empirical findings of PjBL. The analysis is conducted descriptively by reviewing and comparing previous studies based on key thematic areas. The results indicate that PjBL effectively creates a student-centered learning environment that promotes collaboration, inquiry, reflection, and contextual problem-solving skills, all of which contribute significantly to improving students’ creativity and critical thinking. Therefore, the application of PjBL aligns with the principles of 21st-century learning and supports the Merdeka Belajar (Freedom to Learn) policy, which emphasizes student independence and active learning. Future research is recommended to explore the effectiveness of technology-based and collaborative PjBL implementation within the context of elementary education.
Co-Authors Ainur Rosyidah Kusuma Diana Fatmahwati, Eka Sri Sumartiningsih