al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026)

Implementation of Rewards and Punishments in Strengthening Students' Integrity Character in PPKn Learning at MI Al-Hidayah Gesikharjo Tuban

Eka Nur Hidayatin (Pendidikan Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah IAINU Tuban)
Akhmad Aji Pradana (Institut Agama Islam Nahdlatul Ulama Tuban)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 May 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation of operant conditioning theory through a reward and punishment system on the integrity character of third-grade students in Civics (PPKn) at MI Al-Hidayah Gesikharjo Tuban in the 2025/2026 academic year. This research employed a quantitative approach with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The research subjects consisted of 20 third-grade students. Data were collected through observation, questionnaires, and documentation. Data analysis was conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics through normality test, homogeneity test, and paired sample t-test. The results showed that the implementation of the reward and punishment system in Civics learning was able to bring positive behavioral changes in students, especially in aspects of discipline, responsibility, and honesty The paired sample t-test showed a significance value of 0.811 > 0.05, indicating that there was no statistically significant difference between the pretest and posttest results. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the implementation of operant conditioning theory through a reward and punishment system descriptively supports the strengthening of students’ integrity character, but has not shown a statistically significant effect. Therefore, the development of integrity character requires continuous habituation, role modeling, and reinforcement both in the school and family environments.

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Afkar_Journal

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Subject

Social Sciences

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al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is published by Association of Secondment Lecturers (Asosiasi Dosen DPK) UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung Indonesia. Focus of al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is on publishing original empirical research articles and theoretical reviews of Islamic Studies, ...