<![CDATA[Mythomania behavior among adolescents is a serious problem in education because it is often considered to be addressed only through rewards and punishments. The purpose of this study is to understand how Kindness-Based Pedagogy can be used to reduce mythomania behavior in adolescents, particularly at Miftahul Ulum Islamic High School, a school in a rural area with a religious background. This study used a qualitative method with a case study design involving students, teachers, and school documents as data sources, which were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation. The analysis was conducted through reduction, grouping, and narrative interpretation. The results of the study show that five kindness strategies—empathetic listening, compassionate correction, modeling kindness, peer support through circles of kindness, reflective practice with gratitude and kindness journals—are effective in creating a safe emotional environment, fostering honesty, and reducing students' tendency to lie. This research contributes to the development of humanistic pedagogy literature by providing a more empathetic, relevant, and sustainable approach compared to traditional models.]]>
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