Al-Ulum: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam
Vol 7, No 2 (2026)

The Impact of the Brainrot Phenomenon on the Concentration of Year 8 Students at MTs Negeri 3 Bogor

Najwatu Sholihah (Nahdaltul Ulama Indonesia Unversity)
Elis Lisyawati (Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the impact of the brainrot phenomenon on students’ concentration during learning, specifically among Year 8 students at MTs Negeri 3 Bogor. This study employs a quantitative approach using a survey method. The study population consists of 348 students, with a sample of 186 students selected via random sampling. Data were collected via a questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability. The data were analysed using prerequisite tests, namely normality and linearity tests, as well as simple linear regression analysis using SPSS software. The results of the study indicate that the brainrot phenomenon has a negative effect on students’ concentration during learning, with a significance level (Sig.) of 0.001 and a regression coefficient of -0.137. The coefficient of determination indicates that the brainrot phenomenon contributes 6.8% to students’ concentration during learning, whilst the remaining 93.2% is attributed to other factors outside the scope of this study. Nevertheless, the results of this study still indicate that excessive exposure to instant digital content without proper time management can reduce students’ ability to concentrate during learning activities. Therefore, wise and strategic management of digital media, along with more thorough lesson planning, is required as a strategy to maintain students’ focus and engagement in today’s digital age.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Al-Ulum

Publisher

Subject

Religion Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

Al-Ulum: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam, published by the Yayasan Rahmat Islamiyah Medan, Indonesia. In this journal the articles contain articles about the fields of Islamic scientific research and Islamic education. Al-Ulum: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam accepts manuscripts in research fields including ...