PENGARUH INTERAKSI SOSIAL TEMAN SEBAYA TERHADAP KARAKTER CINTA DAMAI SISWA KELAS IV DI SDN KEDOYA UTARA 04

Abstract

The decline in the quality of social interaction among elementary school students has become a critical issue in education. Many students tend to display individualistic behavior, form exclusive groups, and even engage in verbal or physical aggression toward peers. This reflects a weak peace-loving character that should ideally develop from an early age within the school environment. A lack of tolerance, empathy, and skills in resolving conflicts peacefully hinders the creation of a harmonious learning atmosphere. This study aims to examine the influence of peer social interaction on the peace-loving character of fourth-grade students at SDN Kedoya Utara 04. A quantitative approach with a survey method was employed. The research sample consisted of 64 students selected through a saturated sampling technique. The research instrument was a Likert-scale questionnaire, with the independent variable (X) — peer social interaction — covering aspects of communication, attitudes, and group behavior, and the dependent variable (Y) — peace-loving character — including mutual trust, tolerance, and cooperation. Simple linear regression analysis revealed a significant influence of peer social interaction on peace-loving character, with an F-value of 73.894 and a significance level of 0.000 < 0.05. The coefficient of determination (r²) was 0.544, indicating that peer social interaction contributed 54.4% to the development of peace-loving character, while the remaining 45.6% was influenced by other factors. These findings highlight the importance of prioritizing positive social interaction in elementary school character education.