Edukasi Regulasi Emosi Berbasis Pendekatan Psikososial Pada Anak Sekolah Dasar: Perspektif Keperawatan Jiwa

Abstract

One important component of children's mental health is emotional regulation, namely the ability to understand, control, and express emotions according to the demands of social situations. Children aged 6-8 years old still develop self-control and their coping mechanisms are immature, so they tend to express emotions spontaneously and impulsively. Children's inability to recognize and manage emotions affects the development of self-esteem, social relationships, and the formation of coping patterns. Children who lack adequate emotional regulation skills are at risk of experiencing maladaptive responses to stress. This activity aims to improve the emotional regulation skills of first-second and third-grade elementary school children through psychosocial-based education from a psychiatric nursing perspective. The methods used include simple lectures, educational games, interactive discussions, simulations, and hands-on practice, tailored to the children's characteristics. The results of the activity showed that participants were enthusiastic and actively participated in each session. After the activity, most students were able to name basic types of emotions, identify situations that trigger emotions, and explain how to express emotions appropriately. Participants were also able to practice simple emotional regulation techniques. This activity has a positive impact on increasing knowledge and skills in recognizing, expressing, and managing emotions adaptively. It is hoped that similar activities can be carried out continuously as a promotive and preventive effort to support children's mental health and social-emotional development.