Emogamification to Enhance Emotional Competency among Primary School Children

Abstract

The objective of this study was to test the Emogamification apps among the primary school children to reduce their emotional and behavioural risk of school drop. The research method was Quasi-experimental design, with 60 participants age range 7 to 12 years, boys (N=29, girls (N=31) from primary level of education of school in Perak, were recruited for the study. Emotional and Behavioural Risk Scale of School dropout among Primary School Children was administered for pre and post assessment. Students were randomly assigned in control group (30) and therapy group to play Emogamification (30). The Emotional Behavioural risk scale of school dropout was administered to assess the pre and post results, among therapy and control group. Results reveals that there was significant mean difference among the score of pre among therapy group of Emogamification. There was significant difference p <0.05) within the groups. The results show statistical differences for the control group and therapy group of Emogamification in comparison to their pre and post results analysis. Emogamification app is an effective tool to enhance emotional competency and behavioural management among primary school children. The research provided evidence that the application has usability and efficacy to be administered in school and counselling settings.