Efektivitas Psikoedukasi Kenali Masalah Bahasa (PKMB) untuk Meningkatkan Pengetahuan Orang Tua tentang Perkembangan Bahasa Anak Usia Prasekolah

Abstract

This study aims to test the effectiveness of Psychoeducation to Recognize Language Problems (PKMB) in improving parental knowledge about language development of preschool children. This study used a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental design. The research sample consisted of 12 parents who had children with language delays in gestational age. PKMB was conducted using lecture methods, case studies, writing conclusions in workbooks, modeling, and role play. Data were collected through Tes Pengetahuan given before and after psychoeducation. The results of the analysis showed a significant increase in parental knowledge scores with a Z value = -3.078 and p = 0.002. The average pretest score was 8.83, while the posttest score increased to 12.33, indicating that PKMB succeeded in substantially improving parental knowledge. This study concludes that Psychoeducation to Recognize Language Problems (PKMB) is effective in increasing parents' understanding of children's language development and ways to stimulate language development in early childhood, especially related to language delay problems.