Journal An-Nafs: Kajian Penelitian Psikologi
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): Journal An-Nafs: Kajian Penelitian Psikologi

The Effectiveness of Group Counseling using Role Reversal Technique in Improving Social skills of Inclusive Students

Ratih Christiana (Universitas PGRI Madiun)
Dahlia Novarianing Asri (Universitas PGRI Madiun)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of group counseling using the role reversal technique in improving students’ social skills. The background of this research was based on students’ low social interaction abilities, including cooperation, empathy, and interpersonal communication. The study employed a quantitative approach with a one-group pretest–posttest design. The research subjects consisted of eight junior high school students with low levels of social skills, who were assigned to an experimental group. The research instrument was a social skills questionnaire covering the following indicators: empathy ability, communication and social interaction, openness, helping behavior, and self-understanding, which had been tested for validity and reliability. Data analysis was conducted using a t-test. The results showed a significant improvement in social skills among students in the experimental group after participating in group counseling with the role reversal technique. In conclusion, group counseling using the role reversal technique is effective in improving students’ social skills.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

psikologi

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Subject

Education Environmental Science Social Sciences Other

Description

Journal An-Nafs: Kajian Penelitian Psikologi Focuses on empirical studies of educational psychology and includes discussions of social psychology in educational contexts (interpersonal, group, and community interactions). This journal publishes research based on empirical studies using quantitative, ...