Kedisiplinan Sebagai Faktor Penunjang Karakter Siswa Kelas XI MAS Aisyiyah Di Sekolah Menengah Atas

Discipline is one of the fundamental factors in supporting the development of students' character, especially at the eleventh-grade level of Senior High School (SMA), where students are in a crucial phase of emotional and social development. This article aims to explore in depth the role of discipline in shaping students' character using a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques were carried out through direct observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving students and teachers at a selected high school. The research findings indicate that discipline plays a significant role in fostering positive values such as responsibility, honesty, maturity, and self-control. However, the success of implementing discipline is highly influenced by external factors such as the active involvement of teachers, parental support, and a school culture that reinforces positive behavior. Consistency in rule enforcement, exemplary conduct by educators, and a humane approach are key elements in strengthening students' character comprehensively and sustainably within the formal education environment.