PERAN PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DALAM MEMBENTUK SIKAP POSITIF DAN MORAL SISWA DI ERA DIGITAL

Abstract

This study aims to examine the role of character education in shaping students' positive attitudes and moral values in the digital era. The research employs a meta-analysis method by collecting and analyzing five relevant journal articles. The findings indicate that character education is crucial in addressing the challenges posed by digitalization, which significantly affects students' behavior and moral development, particularly at the elementary school level. While technology offers positive impacts such as easy access to information and enhanced learning media, it also brings negative consequences like addiction, individualism, and a decline in social values. Therefore, collaboration between schools, teachers, and parents is essential in instilling and strengthening character values through appropriate learning strategies and supervision. Character education is expected to mitigate the negative effects of technology and shape a generation that is intellectually capable and morally grounded.