<![CDATA[ABSTRACT Students' learning interest needs attention in Economics learning because low levels of interest and engagement may hinder the learning process and students' achievement. This study aimed to analyze students' learning interest, identify the factors influencing it, and determine the most dominant factor affecting the learning interest of Grade X students at SMAN 1 Kauman in the 2025/2026 academic year. This research employed a qualitative approach using a case study design. The research participants consisted of nine Grade X students, an Economics teacher, and a homeroom teacher. Data were collected through observations, interviews, and documentation, and were analyzed using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldana interactive model, including data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The trustworthiness of the findings was established through source, technique, and time triangulation. The findings revealed that students' learning interest was generally at a fairly good level, as reflected in their enjoyment, attention, curiosity, satisfaction, and active participation during the learning process. The factors influencing learning interest included internal factors, namely motivation, attention, and perceptions of Economics, as well as external factors, including teachers' instructional strategies, the classroom environment, and family support. Among these factors, teachers' instructional strategies emerged as the most influential, particularly in creating engaging, interactive, and supportive learning experiences that enhanced students' participation. The study concludes that students' learning interest is shaped by the interaction between internal and external factors, highlighting the importance of effective instructional strategies in fostering meaningful learning experiences. ABSTRAK Minat belajar peserta didik perlu mendapat perhatian dalam pembelajaran Ekonomi karena rendahnya ketertarikan dan keterlibatan peserta didik dapat menghambat proses pembelajaran serta pencapaian hasil belajar. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis kondisi minat belajar peserta didik, mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor yang memengaruhinya, serta menentukan faktor yang paling dominan pada peserta didik kelas X SMAN 1 Kauman Tahun Pelajaran 2025/2026. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan desain studi kasus. Subjek penelitian terdiri atas sembilan peserta didik kelas X, seorang guru mata pelajaran Ekonomi, dan seorang wali kelas. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan model Miles, Huberman, dan Saldana yang meliputi kondensasi data, penyajian data, serta penarikan kesimpulan. Keabsahan data diuji melalui triangulasi sumber, teknik, dan waktu. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa minat belajar peserta didik tergolong cukup baik, ditandai dengan adanya perasaan senang, rasa bangga, ketertarikan, kepuasan, dan partisipasi aktif selama pembelajaran. Faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi minat belajar meliputi faktor internal berupa motivasi, rasa bangga, dan persepsi terhadap mata pelajaran Ekonomi, serta faktor eksternal berupa strategi pembelajaran guru, lingkungan kelas, dan dukungan keluarga. Strategi pembelajaran guru menjadi faktor yang paling dominan karena mampu menciptakan suasana belajar yang menarik, interaktif, dan kondusif sehingga meningkatkan keterlibatan peserta didik. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa peningkatan minat belajar memerlukan sinergi antara faktor internal peserta didik dan dukungan lingkungan pembelajaran yang efektif.]]>
