The Effect Of PPKn Learning On Students’ Responsibility Attitudes At SMPN 6 Trenggalek

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effect of Pancasila and Citizenship Education (PPKn) on students’ sense of responsibility at SMPN 6 Trenggalek. PPKn, as a subject that integrates civic values, ethics, morals, and national norms, is expected to foster students’ character, particularly responsibility. Responsibility is considered a crucial trait that supports both academic achievement and social readiness. This research employed a quantitative method with a survey approach using questionnaires distributed to eighth-grade students. Data were analyzed through statistical tests to examine the relationship between PPKn learning and students’ responsibility. The findings reveal that PPKn learning does not significantly influence students’ sense of responsibility, as indicated by the correlation coefficient of 0.297, which falls within the weak category. This suggests that while PPKn delivers moral and civic knowledge, its role in shaping responsibility among students has not been fully effective. The study concludes that PPKn at SMPN 6 Trenggalek has yet to provide a meaningful contribution to the development of students’ responsibility. Consequently, it is recommended that PPKn teachers adopt more innovative and participatory teaching strategies to encourage greater student involvement. By doing so, students are expected not only to understand civic concepts but also to internalize and practice these values in their daily lives. Such improvements may enhance the role of PPKn as a subject designed to build students’ character and strengthen national identity.