Journal of Primary Education
Vol 9 No 4 (2020): September 2020

The Influence of Parenting and Peers on Early Childhood Character

Dewi yuarna, Agus (Unknown)
Sutarto, Joko (Unknown)
Suminar, Tri (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2020

Abstract

Character is very important to build from an early age because it affects how individuals perceive themselves and their environment in everyday life. This study aims to explore the influence of parenting and peers on early childhood character. It is a quantitative correlational research employing a survey approach. The samples of this study were 169 early childhoods of Raudhatul Athfal Ambawara who had obtained permission from their parents. The data of parenting variables were collected by using questionnaires, while the data of peers and character variables were obtained through observation. The data analysis technique used was multiple regression analysis with the help of SPSS 20.0 software. The results show that there is an influence of parenting on early childhood character with a t value of 11,744 and a sig. value of 0.00. This study also found that peers have an influence on early childhood character with a t-value of 9,090 and a sig. value of 0.00. Implementing a proper parenting to early childhood and fostering social attitudes to interact with their peers are necessary to build their character.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jpe

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

Journal of Primary Education publishes research articles results and conceptual studies in field of elementary mathematics education, science, Indonesian languange and social studies for primary education level. Journal of Primary Education publishes research studies employing a variety of ...