DAMPAK PROGRAM PRAMUKA GARUDA TERHADAP KARAKTER ANAK DALAM PERSPEKTIF ORANG TUA KWARTIR CABANG KABUPATEN MALANG

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the impact of the Pramuka Garuda (Garuda Scout) Program on children's character development from the perspective of parents. A descriptive mixed-methods approach was employed, involving quantitative and qualitative analysis of data from Google Form questionnaires completed by 78 parents or guardians of  Pramuka Garuda  participants. Quantitative analysis utilized descriptive statistics—specifically mean, median, standard deviation, and frequency distribution—while qualitative data were analyzed by categorizing themes from respondents' open-ended answers. The results indicate that the Pramuka Garuda Program has a significant positive impact on children's character development, achieving an average score of 4.36 out of 5. The aspect of ethics and manners received the highest rating (4.53), followed by social awareness, leadership, independence, and discipline. A total of 76.3% of parents stated that the activities did not interfere with academic studies, while all respondents acknowledged an improvement in their children's self-confidence. Furthermore, 94.7% of respondents considered the Pramuka Garuda certificate beneficial for educational pathways, and 98.7% stated that their children had become role models in their communities. The primary challenge faced by parents was managing time between Scout activities, school, and other commitments. Therefore, it is necessary to create schedules that are better integrated with the academic calendar, improve communication among organizers, schools, and parents, and strengthen support systems to ensure the Pramuka Garuda Program effectively fosters students' character development in a sustainable manner.