Fostering Cultural Citizenship: The Implementation of Traditional Dress Regulation at Yapenthom 1 Junior High School

2025-08-10T13:41:43+00:00

Indonesia's local cultural heritage faces significant challenges amidst the accelerating forces of globalization, which increasingly undermine traditional values, particularly among younger generations vulnerable to foreign cultural influences. In an effort to safeguard this heritage, the Indonesian government has introduced policies mandating the use of traditional attire within educational institutions as a strategy for cultural preservation. This study investigates the implementation of such a regulation at Yapenthom 1 Junior High School, focusing on students’ perceptions and its broader impact on the school’s cultural environment. Employing a qualitative research design, data were gathered through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with students, as well as in-depth interviews with teachers and school leadership. The findings indicate that students generally perceive the traditional dress policy as an effort to maintain cultural identity and promote respect for cultural diversity. However, a segment of students expressed concerns over the policy’s perceived constraints on personal expression. The regulation is seen to positively influence character education by instilling values of discipline and responsibility, while also enhancing the effectiveness of the BelaSikka program. This study offers valuable empirical insights for policymakers seeking to design culturally responsive educational strategies that balance heritage preservation with the evolving needs of a diverse student population.

Sosialisasi Pemilu dan Partisipasi Politik: Evaluasi Pemungutan Suara Ulang DPD RI di Sumatera Barat

2025-08-10T13:41:54+00:00

The low level of political participation in the DPD RI re-election in Padang City indicates a problem with the effectiveness of political socialization. This study aims to analyze the influence of political socialization on voter participation in the 2024 DPD RI re-election. The method used is a quantitative approach with an associative research design. The sample was determined using the Slovin formula from the population of voters who did not exercise their right to vote, and data was collected through questionnaires and secondary documentation from the Election Commission (KPU). Data analysis was conducted using correlation tests and simple linear regression. The correlation test results showed a moderate positive relationship between the effectiveness of socialization and participation (r = 0.401; p < 0.01). The coefficient of determination (R² = 0.161) indicates that 16.1% of low participation can be explained by the variable of political socialization effectiveness. The regression value (B = 0.271) confirms that every one-unit decrease in socialization effectiveness reduces participation by 0.271. The results of the study indicate that political socialization has a significant relationship with community political participation. Limited campaign space, a lack of public communication strategies, and low access to information are the dominant factors influencing voters' decisions not to participate. This study recommends improving adaptive and participatory media-based election socialization strategies to increase community involvement in the future elections.

Journal of Civic Education

Fostering Cultural Citizenship: The Implementation of Traditional Dress Regulation at Yapenthom 1 Junior High School

Sosialisasi Pemilu dan Partisipasi Politik: Evaluasi Pemungutan Suara Ulang DPD RI di Sumatera Barat