<![CDATA[The uncontrolled proliferation of digital gadgets among elementary school students has fundamentally altered their behavioral patterns, raising profound concerns about the degradation of noble moral character (akhlak mulia). This study aims to analyze the empirical impact of gadget usage intensity on the moral character of elementary school students and to identify the critical role of parental mediation. A descriptive qualitative research design using a case study approach was implemented, involving 45 high-grade students, 15 parents, and 5 teachers at an Islamic Elementary School in Yogyakarta. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews, classroom and home observations, and diagnostic questionnaires, analyzed using the interactive model of data analysis. The study reveals that high gadget usage intensity (>3 hours/day) without parental supervision is significantly correlated with negative moral character outcomes, such as reduced respect for authority figures, academic dishonesty, and verbal aggression. Conversely, restricted and guided educational gadget usage reinforces self-discipline and consistency in religious routines. The impact of gadget usage on moral character is highly contextual, demonstrating that collaborative synergy between active parental digital mediation and school policies is essential to cultivate excellent moral character. Keywords: Gadget, Akhlak Mulia, Elementary School, Parental Supervision, Character Education.]]>
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