The effect of dhuha prayer habituation on student learning discipline: a study at a Junior High School in Surakarta

Abstract This study examines the effect of Dhuha prayer practice on the learning discipline of ninth grade students at SMP Muhammadiyah 6 Surakarta. With a quasi-experimental approach, this study involved 33 students and assessed their level of discipline before and after Dhuha prayer practice through a structured questionnaire. The results of the study found a significant positive correlation between Dhuha prayer practice and student discipline, with a correlation coefficient of 0.768 and an influence percentage of 57.9%. Simple regression analysis supports the positive impact of Dhuha prayer practice on student discipline. This study suggests that religious practices such as Dhuha prayer can be an effective approach in developing character and sustainable discipline. Building a religious culture in schools through consistent worship practices contributes significantly to students' positive attitudes and prepares them to face academic and social challenges. This study states the importance of religious practices in shaping students' learning discipline. Abstrak Penelitian ini mengkaji pengaruh pembiasaan shalat Dhuha terhadap disiplin belajar siswa kelas sembilan di SMP Muhammadiyah 6 Surakarta. Dengan pendekatan kuasi-eksperimental, penelitian ini melibatkan 33 siswa dan menilai tingkat disiplin mereka sebelum dan sesudah pembiasaan shalat Dhuha melalui kuesioner terstruktur. Hasil penelitian menemukan korelasi positif yang signifikan antara praktik shalat Dhuha dan disiplin siswa, dengan koefisien korelasi 0,768 dan persentase pengaruh 57,9%. Analisis regresi sederhana mendukung dampak positif pembiasaan shalat Dhuha terhadap disiplin siswa. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa praktik keagamaan seperti shalat Dhuha dapat menjadi pendekatan efektif dalam pengembangan karakter dan disiplin berkelanjutan. Membangun budaya religius di sekolah melalui praktik ibadah yang konsisten berkontribusi secara signifikan terhadap sikap positif siswa dan mempersiapkan mereka menghadapi tantangan akademik dan sosial. Penelitian ini menyatakan pentingnya praktik keagamaan dalam membentuk disiplin belajar siswa.