Development of a Pocket Book on Effective Communication Using Chain Message Games for Vocational High School Students

Adinda Hariana Safitri (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Nefi Darmayanti (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)

International Journal of Applied Guidance and Counseling
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026)

This study aimed to develop an effective communication pocketbook based on the Chain Message Game as a supporting medium for group guidance services and to determine its feasibility and practicality. The study employed the Research and Development method using the Four-D development model through the define, design, and develop stages. The needs analysis indicated a need level of 90.26%. Media expert validation obtained 91.9%, while material expert validation obtained 90.9%, both categorized as highly feasible. The guidance and counseling teacher response reached 92.6%, while the student response reached 93.4%, indicating a very high level of practicality. The novelty of the product lies in integrating effective communication materials, the Chain Message Game, and reflective activities into a concise and interactive medium. The results indicate that the product is feasible and practical as a supporting medium for group guidance services. However, its effectiveness in improving students’ communication skills has not yet been tested; therefore, future research should conduct experimental testing.