Bikotetik (Bimbingan dan Konseling: Teori dan Praktik)
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Volume 10 Number 1, May 2026

The Relationship Between Social Support and Student Engagement for School Counseling Programs in Elementary Schools

Nurkholis (Universitas Muhammadiyah Cirebon)
Toto Santi Aji (Universitas Muhammadiyah Cirebon)
Amanda Maharani (Institut Prima Bangsa)
Khusnul Khotimah (Universitas Muhammadiyah Cirebon)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2026

Abstract

Student engagement is a central element of the learning experience in elementary education, reflecting students’ behavioral, cognitive, and emotional participation in classroom activities. Rather than developing in isolation, engagement emerges through the interaction between students’ individual characteristics and the social support available within their surrounding environment. This investigation addresses the relationship between social support and student engagement among elementary school students, as well as its relevance for the planning of needs-oriented guidance and counseling services. A quantitative survey approach was employed involving 100 students from grades IV to VI. Data were gathered through questionnaires and examined using a SEM-PLS approach with the support of SmartPLS 4. The analysis indicates that differences in students’ engagement levels are closely linked to the degree of social support they receive. These findings suggest that guidance and counseling services should adopt a collaborative approach involving families and the school environment to effectively strengthen student engagement.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jbk

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Other

Description

Bikotetik: This journal is for guidance and counseling practitioners (teacher, counselor, observer, etc), and academics. Access to unpaid journal (FREE) for both reader and author. Articles published for this journal may include research results, community service results in the area of Counseling ...