Journal of Basic Education Research
Vol 7 No 4 (2026): July

Implementing Digital Literacy to Foster Citizenship Attitudes among Fifth-Grade Students at Elementary School No. 2 Pelaga

Rika Putri Rachman (Ganesha University of Education)
Dewa Bagus Sanjaya (Ganesha University of Education)
I Nengah Suastika (Ganesha University of Education)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jul 2026

Abstract

Purpose of the Study: This study aims to examine the implementation of digital literacy in fostering citizenship attitudes among fifth-grade elementary school students and to identify the challenges encountered by teachers, school administrators, and parents in supporting the development of responsible digital citizenship. Methodology: This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews involving three key informants, namely the fifth-grade teacher, the school principal, and a parent representative. Data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman qualitative analysis framework, including data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Main Findings: The findings reveal that integrating digital ethics into Pancasila Education, supported by school policies and active parental guidance, effectively strengthened students' ethical awareness, discipline, tolerance, and responsible behavior in digital environments. Nevertheless, implementation was constrained by inadequate school infrastructure, limited parental digital literacy, and inconsistencies between school and home regulations governing students' digital practices. Novelty/Originality of this Study: This study offers a contextual model of digital citizenship development at the elementary school level by emphasizing the integration of digital literacy within Pancasila Education through collaborative engagement among schools, teachers, and families. It extends existing knowledge by highlighting digital literacy as a practical foundation for strengthening citizenship values from an early educational stage.

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JBER

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Education

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Journal of Basic Education Research (JBER) publishes high-quality methodological assessment, evaluation, and study research texts in various educational settings and scientific disciplines with their own specific phenomena, as well as related studies that address issues of concern in education ...