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Journal : Moderasi

Pilihan Rasional dan Kesejahteraan Ekonomi: Studi Keputusan Siswa SMA Katolik Sibolga untuk Melanjutkan Pendidikan Tinggi: Rational Choice and Economic Well-Being: A Study of Senior High School Students' Decisions to Pursue Higher Education at Catholic High School Sibolga Hutagalung, Sultan Mirza; Siregar, Hairani
Moderasi: Jurnal Studi Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Program Studi Tadris Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial (TIPS) UIN Datokarama Palu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24239/moderasi.Vol6.Iss1.492

Abstract

This study examines how 12th-grade students at SMA Katolik Sibolga make rational decisions regarding the pursuit of higher education under varying household economic conditions. Employing a qualitative descriptive-explorative approach grounded in Rational Choice Theory, the research involves 15 students, 6 parents, and 1 school counselor selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and documentation, and analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s interactive model. The findings indicate that students from low-income families tend to opt for employment to achieve economic stability unless scholarships are available, while students from high-income families view higher education as a long-term investment. Social norms, family expectations, religious values, and gender roles also shape the cost-benefit calculations made by students. This study affirms that rationality is situational, shaped by subjective perceptions of well-being and the surrounding social and economic context.
Co-Authors Adinda, Salwa Rizky Agustiandri, Muhammad Raffy Agustin, Nabila Alya, Jihan Marwa Anindita, Kayla Khairu Aprila Salwa Arlina Nurbaity Lubis As-Syifa, Zaskia Aulia, Reina Suci Azizatuz Zahro Azzahra, T.Saskia B, Berlianti Bangun, Chelsea Yulia Amanda Br. Batubara, Najwa Aribah Berlianti Berlianti Berlianti Dalimunthe, Ritha F. Efendi, Riyan Syah Emi Triani Eva Syahfitri Nasution, Eva Syahfitri Ginting, Bengkel Ginting, Haikal Primsa Ginting, Rafli Ramadhan Harahap, Dinda Salsabila Hutagalung, Sultan Mirza Hutasoit, Khatarina Hutasoit, Yehezkiel Varrel Andreas Kaloko, Nurazizah Karo-Karo, Andrew Winpray Kristian Hutajulu, Johansen Lubis, Arif Abdillah Lyana, Putri Mardotillah, Zahra Syifana Meidina Syakira, Rafiqah Meldy, Aurelia Meutia Nauly Nasution, Muhassanah Nasution, Tania Eka Zahra Nur Azizah, Syahla Nur. R, Siti Hazzah Nurhaliza, Nadya Oktarin, Egidya Pandia, Sartika Mei Yana Br Permatasari Siregar, Indah Purba, Intan Putri, Neysa Aulia Rafta, Zahra Qomari Ramadani Rizky Putra, Rizky Rodiatul Hasanah Siregar Sagala, Sampe Saut Sahara, Lisna Saputra, Reynaldi Yasir Saragih, Cicilia Kimberly Oldy Selasih, Dian Sembiring, Hezkia Zadina Sembiring, Samuel Sebastian Sihombing, Davina Febri Sintha Silaban, Vivi Shinta Felicia Silfana, Rifa Simanjuntak, Ronn Serafinny SimareMare, Tricia Amanda Simbolon, Intan Avrillia Permata Sari Siregar, Indah Permatasari Siregar, Muhammad Bangun Situmorang, Putri Jeany Graciella Solin, Nurul Fauziah Rahmadhany Supsiloani Syahputri, Lydia Syarifah Zebua, Joice Margaretha Zega, Nestapa