The effect of “damai” role-play strategy in group counseling on reducing bullying behavior and enhancing students’ self-regulation

  • Cici Endang Mustika
    Universitas Medan Area
    Indonesia
  • Salamiah Sari Dewi
    Universitas Medan Area
    Indonesia
  • Amanah Surbakti 
    Universitas Medan Area
    Indonesia

Abstract

Bullying behavior among junior high school students remains a significant concern, particularly in relation to students’ self-regulation abilities. This study aims to examine changes in bullying behavior and self-regulation following group counseling interventions using the “DAMAI” role-play strategy (Listen, Observe, Understand, Invite Interaction). The study employed a one-group pretest–posttest experimental design involving students identified as bullying perpetrators (N = 32). Data were collected using Bullying Behavior and Self-Regulation scales and analyzed using a paired sample t-test. The results showed statistically significant differences between pretest and posttest scores. Bullying behavior scores decreased significantly, while self-regulation scores increased significantly (p < 0.001). These findings indicate that group counseling with the “DAMAI” role-play strategy is associated with positive changes in students’ bullying behavior and self-regulation. The study offers practical implications for Guidance and Counseling teachers in implementing structured group counseling interventions to address bullying in school settings.

Keywords
  • Role play damai
  • Bullying
  • Self-regulation
  • Junior high school students
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