Perbedaan Respons Sosial Anak Laki-Laki dan Perempuan terhadap Orang Baru di Lingkungan TK Azzahra Preschool

Abstract

Early childhood education is an important stage in the development of children's social skills, including their response to the presence of new people in the school environment. This study was motivated by the differences in social responses between boys and girls at Azzahra Preschool. The purpose of this study was to describe the differences in social responses between boys and girls to new people and the factors that influence these responses. This study used a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data were collected through direct observation of children's behavior during school activities and analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis. The results showed that girls tended to adapt more quickly, were more confident in greeting others, and were more active in interacting, while boys were more cautious, tended to observe, and needed time to feel comfortable. In conclusion, these differences in social responses are part of the developmental characteristics of early childhood. Therefore, teachers and parents need to provide support and appropriate learning strategies so that children's social development can grow in a balanced manner without gender discrimination.