JURNAL PENGABDIAN KEPADA MASYARAKAT
Vol 15 No 2 (2025): Desember 2025

On, the, in, with PERMAINAN ENGKLEK DALAM MENINGKATKAN KONSENTRASI DAN KETERAMPILAN SOSIAL ANAK TUNAGRAHITA RINGAN: Engklek Game on improving the concentration and social skill in children with mild intellectual disability

Sismala Harningtyas (Unknown)
Susanti, Nanik (Unknown)
Irsyadi, Taris (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jan 2026

Abstract

Children with mild intellectual disability (ID) typically have an IQ ranging between 50 and 70. They retain the capacity to learn basic reading, writing, and arithmetic, and can adapt to social life with appropriate guidance. However, they frequently experience difficulties in concentrating, comprehending abstract concepts, and completing complex tasks. Consequently, they require specialized education and therapy to ensure their potential is developed optimally.  This study aims to determine the effect of the engklek traditional game on improving concentration and social skills in children with mild intellectual disability. The community service activities employed explanation and Q&A sessions, demonstration and re-demonstration, followed by evaluation. The traditional game of engklek was found to enhance both concentration and social skills in children with mild intellectual disabilities.  The engklek game has a positive influence on improving the concentration and social skills of children with mild intellectual disability. Through the activity of playing engklek, children are trained to focus on game rules, regulate their movements precisely, and sustain attention throughout the activity. This process was proven effective in increasing their concentration ability. Furthermore, Engklek also provides opportunities for children to interact with peers, learn to wait their turn, cooperate, and adhere to group rules. These activities help enhance children's social skills in communication and socialization. Therefore, the engklek game can be utilized as an enjoyable and effective learning method for improving the concentration and social skills of children with mild intellectual disability in special education settings.  

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JPKM

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Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Library & Information Science Social Sciences Other

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Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (JPKM) Universitas Islam Nusantara (UNINUS) adalah jurnal yang menerbitkan artikel-artikel penelitian sebagai hasil pengabdian masyarakat yang telah memiliki nomor P-ISSN 2088-6977 dan E-ISSN 2548-1487 dengan Focus dan Scope pada bidang pendidikan, Hukum, Ekonomi, ...