SWAGATI: Journal of Community Service
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): July

“Aku Berharga”: A Psychoeducational Program to Improve Elementary Students’ Self-Esteem

Fransisca Iriani Roesmala Dewi (Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Tarumanagara)
Salsa Hanifah Maryam (Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Tarumanagara)
Safa Canina Ibrahim (Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Tarumanagara)
Jessica Elisabeth (Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Tarumanagara)
Hana Putri Chandra (Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Tarumanagara)
Awrel Nindya Margaretha (Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Tarumanagara)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Jun 2026

Abstract

Low self-esteem in elementary school students may affect confidence, classroom participation, and social interaction during the learning process. This community service program aimed to improve the self-esteem of fourth-grade students at SDN Maleber through psychoeducation and interactive activities. The program was conducted over three days involving 22 students. The implementation stages included initial observation, pre-test administration, psychoeducation sessions, group games, positive affirmation activities, self-reflection, interactive discussions, and post-test evaluation using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). The instrument demonstrated good reliability with a Cronbach’s alpha value of 0.784. Descriptive analysis showed an increase in the average self-esteem score from 25.32 before the intervention to 28.55 after the intervention. Data analysis using the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test showed a significant increase in students’ self-esteem after participating in the program (p = 0.004). In addition, students appeared more confident, active, and willing to express their opinions during classroom activities. These findings indicate that psychoeducation and participatory activities can positively support the development of self-esteem among elementary school students.

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Journal Info

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swagati

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Civil Engineering, Building, Construction & Architecture Computer Science & IT Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences Other

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SWAGATI: Journal of Community Service is a journal that aims to be a medium of communication and scientific information resulting from community service. The scope of published articles includes studies on community empowerment in computer science, economics, social science, and technology. However, ...