Examining the Impact of School Climate and Family Support on the Learning Interest of Fifth-Grade Students in an Elementary School Setting

Apriyanti Apriyanti

Authors

Apriyanti Apriyanti Universitas PGRI Palembang Author

Keywords:

School Climate, Family Support, Learning Interest, Elementary Students, Parental Involvement, Educational Environment

Abstract

This study aims to comprehensively examine the influence of school climate and family support on the learning interest of fifth-grade students at SD Negeri 01 Adumanis. Learning interest is a psychological construct that plays a crucial role in shaping students’ engagement in classroom activities and long-term academic achievement. This research employed a quantitative correlational survey design involving all 30 fifth-grade students through a total sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured five-point Likert-scale questionnaire that had undergone validity and reliability testing. Multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to determine the partial and simultaneous effects of the independent variables on students’ learning interest. The findings reveal that both school environment and family environment significantly and positively affect students’ learning interest. Partially, the family environment demonstrates a more dominant contribution compared to the school environment. These results highlight the importance of emotional support, parental involvement, and a conducive school climate in fostering students’ academic motivation. The study suggests that effective collaboration between schools and families is essential to establish a supportive educational ecosystem that enhances elementary students’ learning interest.

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