Jurnal Ragam Pengabdian
Vol. 3 No. 1 (Spesial Issue) (2026): "Dharma Samudera"

Analysis of students' learning interests in social studies subjects: a case study at SMPN 9

Viola (Pendidikan Sejarah, Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia)
Ajeng Priska Sari (Pendidikan Sejarah, Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia)
July Pangaribuan (Pendidikan Sejarah, Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia)
Rachel Maulina Pasaribu (Pendidikan Sejarah, Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia)
Desri Rut Hartati Nadeak5 (Pendidikan Sejarah, Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze and identify internal and external factors that affect students' interest in learning social studies subjects at SMPN 9 Medan in grade VIII. The method used is qualitative research with a case study approach. The case study approach was chosen because this research focuses on one case that is contextual and in-depth, namely regarding students' learning interests in social studies subjects in Class VIII. Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews and document study techniques. The results of the analysis show that students' interest in learning social studies subjects at SMPN 9 Medan in grade VIII is still relatively low. This is shown by the active participation of students who are low in learning, not focused, students are passive and easily distracted by class conditions. In addition, this study found that students' emotional conditions also affect their interest and participation in learning. The findings of this study show the need to develop more varied social studies learning, conducive classroom management and an approach that pays attention to students' emotional states so that students' interest and involvement in the learning process can increase.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

juragan

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Subject

Environmental Science Social Sciences Other

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Berisi hasil-hasil kegiatan pengabdian dan pemberdayaan masyarakat berupa penerapan berbagai bidang ilmu diantaranya pendidikan, ekonomi, agama, teknik, pertanian, sosial humaniora, komputer dan kesehatan yang ditulis dalam bahasa Indonesia maupun bahasa ...