The Effect of Bullying Prevention Education Through the "Stop Bullying" Snakes and Ladders Game Therapy on the Knowledge Level of 6th Grade Students at SDN Sukorambi 06 in Sukorambi Village, Sukorambi District, Jember Regency

Abstract

Bullying in schools is a serious issue that negatively affects both victims and perpetrators. According to PISA 2023, 41.1% of students in Indonesia experience bullying, highlighting the need for effective preventive measures. This study aims to improve the understanding of bullying among sixth-grade students at SDN Sukorambi 06 using Anti-Bullying Snakes and Ladders Media. The media is expected to help students avoid bullying behavior and understand steps to take when witnessing bullying. The methods used in this study include lectures, discussions, and play therapy with Snakes and Ladders media and leaflets as educational tools. The activities were conducted in three stages: preparation, implementation, and evaluation. The preparation stage included obtaining permissions, developing educational media, and creating research instruments. The implementation stage involved delivering health education and play therapy to enhance students' understanding of bullying. Evaluation was conducted using pre-test and post-test to measure the effectiveness of the intervention. Results showed a significant improvement in students' knowledge after the education with the Anti-Bullying Snakes and Ladders Media. Prior to the intervention, 45% of students had good knowledge, which increased to 75% after the education. The Paired t-test analysis yielded a p-value < 0.05, indicating that the game-based educational method is effective in improving students' understanding of bullying. Therefore, health education combined with Snakes and Ladders play therapy is an effective strategy in increasing awareness of bullying and preventing bullying in schools.