<![CDATA[Learning motivation is a key factor influencing students’ engagement and achievement, particularly at the elementary school level. While many studies have explored learning motivation, research examining the interaction of peer influence, parental support, and teachers’ challenges in real classroom settings remains limited. This observation aimed to describe: (1) the influence of peers on students’ learning motivation, (2) forms of parental support that most affect motivation, and (3) challenges faced by teachers in maintaining students’ learning motivation. The observation was conducted on November 19, 2025, in Class V B of SD Negeri 20 Indarung, Lubuk Kilangan District, Padang City. Participants included 24 students and one classroom teacher. Data were collected through direct observation, structured and semi-structured interviews, and a five-item questionnaire. A descriptive qualitative approach with source triangulation was used for data analysis.The findings showed that more than 75% of students identified peers as their primary source of learning motivation. In addition, 58.3% reported receiving praise from their parents as a form of learning support at home, while 8.3% indicated that they received no parental support. The classroom teacher reported that student diversity, limited supervision of learning activities at home, and the influence of digital devices were the main challenges in sustaining students’ motivation. The study concludes that students’ learning motivation is shaped by the interaction of peer relationships, parental support, and teachers’ efforts. Continuous collaboration among schools, families, and students is therefore essential to maintain and strengthen learning motivation.]]>
