Peningkatan Kesadaran dan Empati Siswa dalam Pencegahan Bullying: Intervensi Berbasis Pengabdian Masyarakat di Sekolah Dasar

Abstract

Bullying in the elementary school environment is a serious problem that affects students’ psychological, social, and academic development, thus requiring effective preventive intervention from an early stage. This community service activity aims to increase students’ awareness and empathy in preventing bullying behavior through a contextual and participatory outreach program. This activity used a descriptive qualitative approach conducted at SDN 02 Tegalmade as part of the Praktek Kerja Nyata (PKN) program. The activity was implemented through outreach based on interactive PowerPoint media combined with lecture, discussion, and empathy-based simulation methods. Data were collected through observation, simple interviews, and documentation. The results showed an increase in students’ understanding of the definition, types, and impacts of bullying, as well as the development of empathy and social concern toward their peers. Students also showed positive responses with active participation throughout the activity. These findings affirm that the empathy-based anti-bullying outreach program is effective in building students’ awareness and prosocial behavior and contributes to the creation of a safer, more inclusive, and supportive school environment. This activity provides practical implications for strengthening character education and bullying prevention in elementary schools through a contextual participatory approach.

Keywords: Bullying; Empathy; Student Awareness; Elementary School; Character Education