The Influence of Self-Concept on Students’ Interest in Learning Aqidah Akhlak at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Humairoh Kampar

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of self-concept on students’ interest in learning Akidah Akhlak at MTs Humairoh Kampar. The research was motivated by the low learning interest shown by some students, as reflected in their lack of attention during lessons, low classroom participation, and low self-confidence in the learning process. Self-concept is considered one of the internal factors that may influence students’ learning interest. This research employed a quantitative approach with a correlational research design. The population consisted of 50 students from grades VII, VIII, and IX. Using a saturated sampling technique, all members of the population were selected as the research sample. Data were collected through observation, questionnaires, and documentation. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and simple linear regression with the assistance of SPSS software. Prior to hypothesis testing, the data were examined through tests of normality, homogeneity, linearity, validity, and reliability. The results showed that students’ self-concept was categorized as good, with a percentage of 77%, while students’ learning interest was also categorized as good, with a percentage of 74%. The hypothesis test using simple linear regression revealed a significance value of 0.002 < 0.05, indicating that Ha was accepted and H0 was rejected. Therefore, it can be concluded that there is a significant effect of self-concept on students’ interest in learning Akidah Akhlak at MTs Humairoh Kampar. The magnitude of the effect of self-concept on students’ learning interest was indicated by the coefficient of determination (R Square) value of 0.254 or 25.4%. This finding demonstrates that a positive self-concept can enhance students’ interest in learning Akidah Akhlak.