The Influence of Character Education and Attitude Cultivation on Social Development Early Childhood
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Character Education, Cultivation of Attitudes, Social IntelligenceAbstract
This study examines the influence of character education and attitude cultivation on early childhood social-emotional development in Garut District, Indonesia. Using a quantitative survey design, data were collected from 47 Early Childhood Education (PAUD) institutions implementing Character-Based Holistic Education (CBHE). Questionnaires were distributed, and data were analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS, including validity, reliability, t-tests, and F-tests. The findings reveal a strong correlation between character education and social-emotional development (r = 0.833), and between attitude cultivation and social-emotional development (r = 0.776). When combined, both factors have a significant influence (r = 0.856; Fcount = 53.920 > Ftable = 3.21). The coefficient of determination (R² = 0.733) shows that 73.3% of social-emotional development is influenced by these two factors. The results support Erikson’s psychosocial theory, Bandura’s social learning theory, and Goleman’s emotional intelligence framework, emphasizing that moral guidance and positive modeling enhance empathy, self-regulation, and social competence. This study provides empirical evidence on the integrated role of character education and attitude formation in early childhood education and offers valuable insights for educators and policymakers to promote holistic, emotionally intelligent learning environments.
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