Edumaspul: Jurnal Pendidikan
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026): Edumaspul: Jurnal Pendidikan

The Effectiveness of Role-Playing Techniques Through Group Counseling in Enhancing Students’ Empathy

Lilioca Yulianti Semail (Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira Kupang)
Maria Erlinda (Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira Kupang)
Enasely Mega Wenyi Rohi (Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira Kupang)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Sep 2026

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of applying role-playing techniques through group counseling services to enhance empathy among eighth-grade students in Class VIII A at UPTD SMPN 16 Kupang during the 2025/2026 school year. This study is a quantitative study with a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The study population consisted of 28 students in Class VIII A, with a sample size of 6 students. The data collection tool used was an empathy questionnaire. The data were analyzed using a paired t-test. The results showed a significance value (2-tailed) of 0.000 < 0.05, so the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the role-playing technique through group counseling services is effective in enhancing empathy among eighth-grade students at UPTD SMPN 16 Kupang during the 2025/2026 academic year.

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Edumaspul: Jurnal Pendidikan publishes original research articles, review articles, and current issues related to the multidisciplinary field of education. The journal provides an academic platform for teachers, lecturers, and researchers to contribute innovative scholarly work in education and ...