<![CDATA[This study aims to identify and describe the level of students’ interest in participating in Guidance and Counseling (GC) services at SMK Negeri 8 Muaro Jambi. The study employed a quantitative approach with a descriptive design. The research subjects were Grade X and XI students, with a sample of 156 students selected using stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire developed based on four indicators of interest: enjoyment, attention, interest, and active involvement. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics in the form of percentages. The results indicate that, overall, students’ interest in participating in GC services remains low. This is reflected in the average percentage scores for each indicator, namely enjoyment at 10.77% (very low), attention at 32.94% (low), interest at 41.11% (moderate), and active involvement at 15.17% (low). The low level of students’ interest is influenced by several factors, including limited understanding of the functions of GC services, the absence of a specific schedule for GC services, and students’ perceptions that GC services are only intended for students with problems. Therefore, efforts are needed to enhance students’ interest through the provision of a dedicated GC schedule, increased socialization of GC services, and the development of more engaging and varied service methods to encourage students to participate more actively in GC services.]]>
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