THE IMPACT OF PROVIDING APPRECIATION STARS “DIARY OF MY BONE” ON CHILDREN’S EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING IN MALANG REGENCY VILLAGE
Abstract
Children’s mental health is essential for their emotional, social, and
academic development. Anxiety and other mental disorders can hinder a
child's future, making early intervention crucial. Diary of My Bone is a
companion journal designed for children aged 7-11, structured according to
Erik Erikson’s developmental stages. It introduces kyphosis through simple
explanations and illustrations while providing guidance on brace care. The
journal encourages children to track daily activities, emotions, food intake,
and brace usage, with star stickers as motivation. This study examines the
impact of Diary of My Bone on children’s moods using a pre-test and posttest experimental design without a control group. The research was
conducted in Sumber Sekar Village, Malang Regency, with a minimum of 10
children meeting inclusion criteria. Mood assessments were conducted before
and after a four-week intervention, and data were analyzed using a paired ttest. Results show that the use of Diary of My Bone significantly improved
children’s moods, enhancing their social interactions, confidence, and
overall happiness. The star sticker reward system effectively motivated
children to complete their daily tasks, fostering emotional resilience and selfdiscipline. These findings highlight the potential of appreciation-based
interventions in nursing practices to support children's psychological wellbeing. Integrating simple reward-based strategies into pediatric healthcare
can enhance children’s motivation, emotional expression, and adherence to
health routines, offering a cost-effective approach to long-term health
monitoring and development.
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