THE INFLUENCE OF PEER ENVIRONMENT ON LEARNING MOTIVATION OF CLASS XI STUDENTS OF AL-AZHAR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, MEDAN

Hany Ataqiya Afan
Mohammad Fadel Hakeem
Ijlal Habibie
M. Ihza Al Amin

International Journal of Educational Review, Law And Social Sciences (IJERLAS)
Vol. 5 No. 5 (2025): September

This study aims to determine the influence of the friendship environment on the learning motivation of grade XI students of Al Azhar Superior High School Medan. The research uses a quantitative approach with an associative descriptive method. The population in the study was determined through random sampling techniques. Data collection was carried out using a Likert scale questionnaire which included two main variables, namely the friendship environment and learning motivation. The results of the study show that the friendship environment has a positive influence on students' learning motivation. Most respondents stated that their friends supported learning activities (68.9%) and did not influence them not to study (53.3% disagreed). In addition, 82.2% of students admitted to studying earnestly and 100% trying to understand the lessons given. These findings show that a positive friendship environment contributes to increased student learning motivation in excellent schools.