The Role of Student Organizations in Fostering Social Leadership and Civic Engagement among Students at SMA Ma'arif Kroya

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  • Risna Safinatun Najah UIN Prof. K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53639/ijsse.v4i2.147

Abstract

Student organizations play an important role in developing social leadership and civic engagement among students. This study aims to examine the contribution of student organizations to the formation of these co competencies at SMA Ma'arif Kroya. A qualitative case study approach was employed, with data collected through observations, interviews with student organization leaders (OSIS and IPNU-IPPNU), student affairs advisors, and school documentation. The findings indicate that student organizations provide effective leaming opportunities for students to develop leadership, communication, decision-making, and teamwork skills. Deliberative practices (musyranth) within. organizational activities encourage respect for diverse opinions and collective problem-solving. In addition, social and religious programs strengthen students' social awareness and community involvement. The study concludes that student organizations function not only as extracurricular activities but also as significant platforms for character. development and civic engagement rooted in Islamic values and participatory culture.

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Hanif, M. (2015). Modal sosial dalam perbaikan mutu pendidikan SMA swasta Islam di Kabupaten Banyumas (Studi pada SMA IT Al Irsyad Al Islamiyah Purwokerto, SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Purwokerto, dan SMA Ma'arif NU Sokaraja) [Social capital in improving the quality of Islamic private senior high schools in Banyumas Regency (A study of SMA IT Al Irsyad Al Islamiyah Purwokerto, SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Purwokerto, and SMA Ma'arif NU Sokaraja)]. [in Indonesian].

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Published

2026-06-23

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Najah, R. S. (2026). The Role of Student Organizations in Fostering Social Leadership and Civic Engagement among Students at SMA Ma’arif Kroya. Interdisciplinary Journal of Social Science and Education (IJSSE), 4(2), 135–150. https://doi.org/10.53639/ijsse.v4i2.147

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