Lower Social Skills Research Articles

The influence of student facilitator and explaining (SFAE) learning model viewed from social skills in improving students’ mathematical representation ability

This study aimed to determine the influence of the Student Facilitator and Explaining (SFAE) learning model in terms of social skills in improving students’ mathematical representation abilities. This research employed the quasi-experiment design with an essay test and questionnaire as the research instruments. Both classes were given pretests and posttests. The data were analyzed using the two-way ANOVA with a significance level of 5%. %. The research results discovered that (1) there was an influence of the SFAE learning model in improving students’ mathematical representation ability, (2) there was an influence of high, medium, and low social skills in improving mathematical representation ability, and (3) there was no interaction between the SFAE learning model and social skills in increasing students’ mathematical representation ability. This shows that SFAE learning has an effect on increasing the representative ability of students, so it is hoped that educational institutions can use this learning in the learning process.

Stability and Change in Early Social Skills Development in Relation to Early School Performance: A Longitudinal Study of A Swedish Cohort

ABSTRACT Research Findings: This study aimed to investigate the developmental path of social skills in early childhood, the associated predictors, and its impact on later school performance. This prospective longitudinal study included 2,121 children, ages 3–5 at baseline, from the general population in a mid-sized Swedish municipality. Results show both stability and change in social skills. Stable low social skills increased the risk for poor school performance, while stable high social skills increased the chance for good school performance in primary school. With some notable gender differences, both individual and family factors were significant predictors of stable low and stable high paths of social skills during early childhood. Practice or Policy: Whether the goal is to improve children’s social skills or their performance in school, this study provides important clues for prevention. We identified several potential targets for interventions to promote early social skills development, which may in turn promote positive school performance. It is also notable that there seem to be gender differences in which factors are important, indicating the need for gender-differentiated interventions.

The Effect of STAD Type Cooperative Learning Models and Students' Social Skills on the Fifth Grade Students Learning Outcomes at Cinta Rakyat State Primary School

This study aims to investigate: (1) the difference in the effect of STAD type cooperative learning model and jigsaw type on the fifth grade student learning outcomes at Cinta Rakyat state primary school, (2) the difference in learning outcomes between students with high social skills and low social skills at grade five and (3) the interaction between cooperative learning approaches and social skills on the learning outcomes of fifth grade students of state primary school. This research is a quasi experimental research. The population of this study is students in class V1, V2, V3 at Cinta Rakyat state primary school. The sample in this study is class Va for the experimental class that is taught by using STAD type cooperative learning and the control class is Vb which is taught by using jigsaw type cooperative learning. The results show that: (1) the learning outcomes of students who are taught by STAD cooperative learning, 25.70. It is greater than students who are taught by jigsaw cooperative learning, it is 21.83, (2) the learning outcomes of students taught using high social skills obtains an average score of 25.07, while the learning outcomes of students who use low social skills obtains an average score of 22.63, and (3) there is no significant interaction between the use of learning and students' social skills (high, and low) in influencing learning outcomes.

The social competence of internationally-adopted and institutionalized children throughout childhood: a comparative and longitudinal study

In a previous study, Palacios et al. (2013) explored the social competence of international adoptees, institutionalized children and a community group of peers during early childhood, mean age 6.5 years. As reported by caregivers and teachers, institutionalized children were found to have lower social skills than children growing up in family contexts. This paper presents the longitudinal follow-up of these 3 groups of children at a mean age of 11 years, as well as between-group and cross-informant comparisons in the second wave of the study. Parents/caregivers and teachers rated the children's social skills, while their sociometric status was reported by teachers. Adoptive parents reported normative social skills in their children, while teachers offered a more negative view. Institutionalized children scored significantly lower than the community group, from caregivers’ and teachers’ perspectives. The probability of having a good friend was statistically similar in all 3 groups, although adoptees tended to have a more negative sociometric status. Compared with the previous data collection, teachers reported a significant decrease in social skills for the adopted group, while the social difficulties remained stable over time in the institutionalized group. This study highlights the importance of studying social competence from a developmental and multi-contextual perspective, especially among children exposed to experiences of early adversity.

Networking, Social Skills and Launching a New Business: A 3-Year Study of Nascent Entrepreneurs

We combine insights from behavioral and skill perspectives on network agency to address how entrepreneurs’ networking with close social ties and weak ties influences business launch, and the extent to which social skills strengthened or weakened these influences. Combining network perspectives previously developed in parallel, we fill in the gap of how well entrepreneurs are networking. We find frequent networking with close social ties increases entrepreneurs’ chances of business launch when they have high social skills, but decreases their chances when they have low social skills, while networking with weak ties increases chances of business launch regardless of social skills.

The Relationships Among Autism Spectrum Disorder Traits, Loneliness, and Social Networking Service Use in College Students.

This study aimed to explore the relationships among autism spectrum disorder (ASD) traits, loneliness, and social networking services (SNS) use. We created a questionnaire to evaluate manners during LINE use, which included five factors: "low literacy," "inactive use," "low responsiveness," "lack of consideration," and "low group activity." Structural equation modeling revealed that difficulties in attention switching and low communication skills were associated with low literacy, low social skills were associated with inactive use, and low literacy and inactive use were associated with loneliness. We suggested that SNS use plays a role in maintaining and enhancing friendships, whereas college students with higher ASD traits tend to use inappropriate manners for SNS, which is associated with loneliness.

Socioemotional Characteristics of Children With and Without Learning Disabilities

The purpose of the study was to characterize the relationships between behavior problems, academic achievement, and loneliness of students in the upper and lower thirds of a social skills classification. Participants were 733 students (359 boys and 374 girls) ages 9 to 14 years, 642 without learning disabilities (LDs) and 91 with LDs. Their homeroom teacher rated their social skills, and accordingly the upper and lower thirds of social skills scores were determined. Results showed differences in behavior problems between the low and high social skills groups. Boys displayed higher rates of behavior problems. Students with LDs achieved lower scores than their peers in academic achievements and higher scores in loneliness. The final model of the binary stepwise logistic regression showed that loneliness, behavior problems, and academic achievements were related to social skills, explaining 60% of the pseudo-variance (Cox & Snell R2 = .60). The findings help target individual variables that can promote school adjustment.

The Role of “Pembinaan Anak-Anak Salman (PAS)” in Internalizing The Togetherness Values to Develop Conflict Resolution Social Skills

Internalization of togetherness values needs to be integrated through community education activities, so that the young generation has social skills in face of differences opinion in the Indonesia society diversities. The path of home schooling education is considered limited. The isolation toward children puts them at risk of low social skills that mostly obtain through relationship with the environment. Pembinaan Anak-anak Salman (PAS) is a non- formal educational institution where the activity focuses on developing social competence. This research aims to acquire an in-depth picture of how togetherness values can develop conflict resolution social skills to the foster child in home schooling, using a descriptive study method with a qualitative approach. The data collection techniques use participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation to acquire the same data source simultaneously. The results of this research, firstly the activities of the Pembinaan Anak- anak Salman (PAS) with the motto as the Kids Islamic Society are carried out through tiered periodic and thematic guidance based on the curriculum and syllabus. Secondly, the guider is a role model for the foster child in home schooling who are guided in behaving that contain togetherness values. Third, attitudes and behaviors that contain togetherness values are infused and rationalized in daily life. Fourth, the selection of home schooling education has impact on the foster child in home schooling, so that it requires conflict resolution social skills.

Social story-based oral health promotion for preschool children with special healthcare needs: A 24-month randomized controlled trial.

This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of the social story-based intervention in promoting the oral health status among preschool children with special healthcare needs. The 24-month randomized controlled trial recruited 306 children from centres that provided educational training for 2- to 6-year-old children who had special healthcare needs. The participants received standardized toothbrushing training and oral health education materials. The education materials for children in the test group were validated social stories, while materials for children in the control group were standard leaflets. Those materials were introduced in each training session and used at home by parents. Children's oral health status and oral health-related behaviours were assessed before and after interventions. Data were analysed via generalized estimating equations, negative binomial regression and binary logistic regression. There was no significant difference in caries experience among children in both groups after 24months. However, children in the test group showed better oral hygiene status and better toothbrushing performance, and they were more likely to visit a dentist (OR=2.00, 95% CI:1.15,3.49) than their peers in the control group. Caries progression was more likely to be observed among children who had low social skills or whose parents were not working full-time. Children from high-income families showed better oral hygiene status than their peers (Estimate=-0.11, 95%CI: -0.20,-0.01). Social stories could be used to improve oral health-related behaviours among young children with SHCN. The efficacy of the intervention might be associated with children's adaptive skills and family socio-demographic status.

ANALISIS PERMAINAN TRADISIONAL UNTUK PENGEMBANGAN KETERAMPILAN PROSES SAINS ANAK DI DESA EKOWISATA PAMPANG GUNUNGKIDUL

This study aims to determine (1) the influence of traditional game media on the science process skills of children tourist in Pampang Gunungkidul Yogyakarta ecotourism village and (2) the influence of traditional game media on the social skills of children tourist in the Pampang Gunungkidul Yogyakarta ecotourism village. Research type used in this study is Research and Development. The data collection methods in this study used test, observation, documentation and also interviews. The test methods used in this study pre-test and post test in the form of multiple choice. The conclusions of this study are 1) learning media in the form of traditional games have an influence on science process skills. This is based on the t test carried out on the pre-test and post test data which shows that the velue of t table is 2.04841 while t arichmetic is -14.748. These result indicate that the value of t table > t arithmetic thus, it can be concluded that there is an influence on social skills. This can be seen from the results of the social skills observation which show that tourist who have high social skills have a frequency of 16 people while tourists children who have low social skills have a frequency of 14 people.

Effect of Guided Inquiry Learning Model and Social Skills to the Improving of Students’ Analysis Skills in Social Studies Learning

This research aim is to examine the application of guided inquiry learning models and social skills to improve the students' analysis skills. Social studies learning that still uses expository learning models makes students get difficulties to have analysis skills. This study was used the quasi-experimental research that pretest and postest control design. The participants of the study was 132 junior high school students in grade 7th on junior high school. The data collection tools was used Social Skills Rating System (SSRS) adapted from Gresham and Elliot (1990) and tested to the learning outcomes. The research data were analyzed with ANOVA technique. The findings of the research conclude that there are differences in analysis skills of the students who taught guided inquiry learning model and expository learning model. There are differences in analysis skills of the students who have high social skills and low social skills. There is an interaction between guided inquiry learning model and expository learning model when integrated with high social skills and low social skills on analysis skills of the students.

The Effect of Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) Learning Model and Social Skills on the Critical Thinking Ability in Four Grade Students of SD Negeri 05 Pauh Lubuk Sikaping

This study aims to: (1) To find out the differences of mathematical critical thinking ability of students taught with the STAD type cooperative learning model compared to conventional learning models; (2) To find out the difference of mathematical critical thinking ability of students who have high social skills compared to students who have low social skills; and (3) To find out the interaction between learning models and social skills in effecting the students' critical thinking ability. The population in this study were all grade four students at SD Negeri 05 Pauh Lubuk Sikaping, the number of students was 54, consisting of four grade A and four grade B. Data collection techniques used in this study were social skills questionnaires and critical thinking skills tests. The data analysis technique used in this study was inferential statistical techniques. Hypothesis testing is done by Two Way Anova test with a significant level of 0.05. The results showed that: (1) mathematical critical thinking ability of students taught with the STAD type cooperative learning model was higher than mathematical critical thinking ability of students taught with the conventional learning model (Fcount = 21.164 and sig. 0.000> 0.05); (2) The mathematical critical thinking ability of students who have high social skills was higher than the mathematical critical thinking ability of students who have low social skills (Fcount = 6.756 and sig. 0.012> 0.05); and (3) There was an interaction between learning models and social skills in effecting mathematical critical thinking ability of students (Fcount = 7.054 and sig. 0.011> 0.05).

Who benefits the most from cognitive change in cognitive therapy of depression? A study of interpersonal factors.

Research suggests that decreases in negative cognitions coincide with symptom improvements over the course of cognitive therapy (CT) of depression, but the role cognitive change (CC) plays in reducing symptoms remains controversial. A total of 126 adults (mean age = 31.7, SD = 13.35; 60% female; 83% Caucasian) participated in CT for depression. Patients completed the Beck Depression Inventory-II and the Immediate Cognitive Change Scale at each session. At intake evaluation, maladaptive personality traits (Personality Inventory for DSM-5, Brief Form) and interpersonal problems (Inventory of Interpersonal Problems, Short Version) were assessed via self-report, and social skills were assessed through patients' evaluation of their performance following a series of behavioral role-plays (standardized interaction task). To rule out between-patient differences as potential confounds, our model disaggregated within- and between-patient components of CC and depression scores. Within-patient CC significantly predicted within-patient change in depressive symptoms. This relation was moderated by patients' evaluations of their social skills and patients' level of interpersonal problems, with CC predicting symptoms more robustly for patients with fewer perceived social skills and for those with greater interpersonal problems. Maladaptive personality traits did not emerge as a moderator. Additional analyses showed the relation of CC and symptom change was particularly strong among those with social anxiety disorder and among those observers rated as having lower social skills. CC in CT sessions appears to foster subsequent depressive symptom reduction, especially among patients with lower levels of self-evaluated social skills and greater interpersonal problems. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved).

Application of Learning Mobility Orientation on Social Skill of Blind Children

Visually impaired children within aged of 7–8 years old often face problems dealing with the adaptation in the environment. They have very low social skill and turn into dependence on their parents. Further, they need developing their self-confidence towards social skills. Mobility orientation, learning was one of the learning strategies that aimed to improve their social behavior in the environment. The purpose of this study was to develop the social skills of blind children in interacting with the environment and peers. This study involved a single subject research method (SSR) with A-B-A design. The subject of the study consisted of 3 blind children within 7–8 years old. The results showed that there was a significant improving in their social skills and independence during their daily lives. The female children tended to have some difficulties during the school activities compare with the male children. The family’s involvement is important to be used for helping them during the learning adaptation process with the environment. In short, the social skill development really matters for the blind children as they can imagine what kind of places where they are.

HUBUNGAN KETERAMPILAN SOSIAL DENGAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA

Problems that occur in the scope of basic education include many students who cannot understand each other's opinions, lack understanding of the needs of peers, teachers, and people around them, children have low social skills and attitudes, lack trust in caring towards other people, interactions that are less pleasant, less confident, rarely communicate with others, and cause discomfort during the learning process because there is no external motivation that supports and has an impact on learning motivation that is less than the maximum. This research is motivated by the low motivation of students in learning, the relationship of interaction with the environment is not good, not optimal use of learning methods. the purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between social skills and learning motivation of fifth-grade students at Nagasari Elementary School in West Karawang District. This research is a type of quantitative correlation research. Data analysis technique to test the hypothesis is done by calculating the product-moment correlation statistics. The results of hypothesis testing, there is a relationship between social skills and student motivation. This was obtained t count 6.933> t table 1.989 and r xy 0.606 with a significance of 0.05 and n = 85 indicating that the hypothesis was accepted. From the results of this study, it can be concluded that social skills and student motivation have a strong relationship.

The development of lulo creation dance to improve students’ social skills

This research aims to find out (1) the description of needs toward the model of Lulo dance of Southeast Sulawesi to improve students’ social skills and (2) utility, feasibility, and accuracy in the model of Lulo dance of Southeast Sulawesi to improve students’ social skills. This research applied the development research proposed by Borg & Gall. Small group testing was conducted to 12 students. Data collection technique used in this research was interview and social skill scale. This research employed descriptive statistic and qualitative descriptive analysis. The results point out that (1) students were indicated to have low social skills, so school counselors need social guidance and counseling services so that the video-based model of Lulo dance of Southeast Sulawesi was developed to improve students’ social skills (2) the validation test with 3 (three) experts shows that utility, feasibility, and accuracy in the model of Lulo dance of Southeast Sulawesi based on video were suitable to improve students’ social skills. The observation result from the limited group explained that the model of Lulo dance of Southeast Sulawesi could be accepted well by the students.

The Effectiveness of Cooperative Game Techniques to Improve Social Skills of State Elementary School Students 2 Curugbarang Pandeglang

Berdasarkan hasil observasi pra penelitian, ditemukan keadaan masih terdapat siswa yang memiliki keterampilan sosial rendah di kelas V SD Negeri 2 Curugbarang Kabupaten Pandeglang tahun akademik 2019/2020. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui efektivitas bimbingan kelompok dengan teknik permainan kooperatif untuk meningkatkan keterampilan sosial. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian Pra eksperimental dengan One Group Pre-Test-Post Test Design. Subjek penelitian terdiri dari 8 siswa dengan kategori keterampilan sosial rendah. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian menggunakan angket. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan rata-rata pada pre test 9,25 dengan persentase 28% sedangkan pada post test 22,375 dengan persentase 68%. Berdasarkan hasil pre test dan post test mendapatkan rata-rata gain 13,12 dengan persentase 40% yang mendefinisikan permainan kooperatif efektif untuk meningkatkan keterampilan sosial siswa kelas V SD Negeri 2 Curugbarang kabupaten Pandeglang tahun akademik 2019/2020.

Contribution of self image to interpersonal communication between students in the schools.

Millennial generation has low social skills, is less trained in communicating directly and doesn't care about the environment. Good communication skills are needed so that the quality of relationships established with other students becomes better. There are several factors that affect students' ability to interpersonal communication, one of which is self-image. Therefore researchers conducted related research; 1) a picture of self-image and interpersonal communication between students in school and 2) examine the contribution of self-image to interpersonal communication. This research uses a quantitative approach with descriptive methods, then use simple linear regression analysis . Population at SMPN 1 Banuhampu as many as 812 students, with a sample of 282 ofthe self-selected engineering Proportional Random Sampling . The instrument used was a Likert scale , which is about self-image and interpersonal communication . Research findings show that; 1) students' self-image and interpersonal communication generally in the good category, 2) there is a contribution of self-image to students' interpersonal communication of 27.4 % (R = 0. 523 ), significance of 0.000 . This research has implications as a basis Counselor to help students to have good abilities in interpersonal communication. Millennial generation has low social skills, is less trained in communicating directly and doesn't care about the environment. Good communication skills are needed so that the quality of relationships established with other students becomes better. There are several factors that affect students' ability to interpersonal communication, one of which is self-image. Therefore researchers conducted related research; 1) a picture of self-image and interpersonal communication between students in school and 2) examine the contribution of self-image to interpersonal communication. This research uses a quantitative approach with descriptive methods, then use simple linear regression analysis . Population at SMPN 1 Banuhampu as many as 812 students, with a sample of 282 ofthe self-selected engineering Proportional Random Sampling . The instrument used was a Likert scale , which is about self-image and interpersonal communication . Research findings show that; 1) students' self-image and interpersonal communication generally in the good category, 2) there is a contribution of self-image to students' interpersonal communication of 27.4 % (R = 0. 523 ), significance of 0.000 . This research has implications as a basis Counselor to help students to have good abilities in interpersonal communication.

Brief Report: Behavior Disorders and Social Skills in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Does IQ Matter?

Disruptive behavior disorders and social skills were assessed in 187 youth aged 13 years, with typical cognitive development (TD n = 98), intellectual disability (ID n = 37), autism spectrum disorder (ASD, IQ > = 85, n = 26), or Autism Spectrum Disorder with ID (ASD/ID; IQ < 85, n = 26). The primary question was whether youth with ASD and co-morbid ID had greater associated adjustment problems than youth with ASD-only. Youth with ASD, with or without ID, had significantly higher behavior problems and lower social skills than their TD peers. However, youth with ASD and co-morbid ID did not differ from youth with ASD-only on any variable assessed, including behavior problems, behavior disorders, social acceptance, social skills, and student teacher relationships.

Are we friends? Best friend nominations in pediatric brain tumor survivors and associated factors.

Pediatric brain tumor survivors (PBTSs) are at risk of impairments in social competence. Limited information is available regarding nominations and reciprocated nominations of PBTSs as best friends and factors which may predict these. Caregivers of children (n = 32) aged 8-16 (38% low-grade glioma, 34% medulloblastoma, 28% other) completed ratings of child adjustment at baseline (T1) and PBTSs and classmates completed the Three Best Friends measure approximately 12months later (T2). Sociometric data yielded ratings of best friend nominations and reciprocated best friend nominations. Nominations of PBTSs as best friends were not significantly different than controls, but PBTSs had fewer reciprocated best friend nominations than controls. Approximately half of PBTSs in this study did not have any reciprocated best friend nominations and 25% were not nominated by any peer as a best friend. Greater symptoms of depression and lower social skills in PBTSs were associated with fewer nominations as a best friend by peers and a greater likelihood of no reciprocal best friend nominations. Greater difficulties in emotional control were associated with fewer nominations as a best friend by peers. The discrepancy between reciprocated best friend nominations and best friend nominations highlights a need to attend to reciprocal friendships in PBTSs and further understand social information processes in this population. Longitudinal analyses illustrate the impact of emotional adjustment on PBTS friendships.