EFEKTIFITAS BIMBINGAN KELOMPOK DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE SOSIODRAMA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN ETIKA DALAM PERGAULAN PESERTA DIDIK (Studi Eksperimen di Kelas VII.1 SMP Negeri 1 Lembang Jaya Kabupaten Solok)

Abstract

Social ethics are an essential aspect of students’ social development as they influence the quality of social interactions and the learning environment in schools. Low social ethics among students are still frequently found, such as impolite language, lack of honesty, low tolerance, and limited empathy toward peers. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of group guidance services using the sociodrama method in improving students’ social ethics. This research employed a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental design using a one group pretest-posttest model. The research subjects consisted of 10 students from class VII.1 of SMP Negeri 1 Lembang Jaya, Solok Regency, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a social ethics questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability. Data analysis techniques included percentage interval classification and t-test analysis. The results indicated that before the implementation of group guidance using the sociodrama method, students’ social ethics were categorized as low to moderate. After the intervention, students’ social ethics improved significantly and were categorized as high to very high. The t-test results revealed a significant difference between pretest and posttest scores with a significance value of p < 0.05. These findings indicate that group guidance services using the sociodrama method are effective in enhancing students’ social ethics. Therefore, it is recommended that school counselors apply the sociodrama method as an alternative strategy in group guidance services to foster positive social behavior and improve students’ interpersonal ethics within the school environment.