The Influence of the Traditional Game Gobak Sodor on the Social and Emotional Development of 5–6-Year-Old Children at RA Al-Aufiya NWDI Korleko

Ismayadi Ismayadi (Institut Agama Islam Hamzanwadi Pancor)
Susanti Susanti (Program Studi PIAUDI, Fakultas Tarbiyah, Institut Agama Islam Hamzanwadi Pancor Lombok Timur)
Baiq Halimatuz Zuhrotul Aini (Program Studi PIAUDI, Fakultas Tarbiyah, Institut Agama Islam Hamzanwadi Pancor Lombok Timur)

JISIP: Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Pendidikan
Vol 10 No 4 (2026): JISIP (Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Pendidikan) (November)

This study aims to determine the effect of the traditional game gobak sodor on the socio-emotional development of children aged 5–6 years at RA Al-Aufiya NWDI Korleko. The study is grounded in the importance of early childhood socio-emotional skills, which serve as a foundation for future personality development and socialization abilities. However, in reality, there are still children who struggle with cooperation, emotional control, and positive interaction with their peers. A quantitative experimental method was employed using a one-group pretest-posttest design, with 14 children from Group B1 serving as the research subjects. Data were collected through observation using a socio-emotional assessment instrument covering indicators such as cooperation, responsibility, self-confidence, and emotional control. Socio-emotional development is a crucial aspect that requires stimulation from an early age, as it plays a role in shaping a child's ability to interact, cooperate, control emotions, and adapt to their environment. One strategy to foster these skills is through the traditional game of gobak sodor.