THE CORRELATION BETWEEN INTENSITY OF SCHOOL RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES AND STUDENT DISCIPLINE LEVELS
KORELASI ANTARA INTENSITAS KEGIATAN KEAGAMAAN DI SEKOLAH DENGAN TINGKAT KEDISIPLINAN SISWA
Keywords:
religious activities, student discipline, school environment, moral develop-ment, behavioral managementAbstract
This research examines the relationship between the intensity of school religious activities and student discipline levels in Indonesian secondary schools. Using a quantitative research approach with correlational analy-sis, data was collected from 387 students across 12 secondary schools with varying religious activity programs. The study employed standardized questionnaires, structured observations, and school disciplinary records to measure both variables. Statistical analysis revealed a significant positive correlation (r = 0.724, p < 0.001) between participation in religious activi-ties and student discipline levels. Three dimensions of religious activities—consistency of practice, depth of engagement, and intrinsic motivation—demonstrated the strongest correlations with discipline. The findings indi-cate that schools implementing comprehensive, student-centered religious programs achieve greater improvements in student discipline than those with limited or purely ritualistic approaches. This research contributes to understanding how structured religious activities can positively influence school environments and student behavior, offering implications for educa-tional policy and practice in both religious and secular educational con-texts.
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