Sosiologi Pendidikan dalam Pembentukan Karakter

Abstract

Educational sociology is a branch of sociology that studies the reciprocal relationship between the educational process and social dynamics in society. In the context of character building, educational sociology serves as a conceptual foundation to understand how social interactions in educational settings influence the development of values, morals, and individual behavior. This study aims to elaborate on the role of educational sociology in the process of character formation of students, identify influencing factors, and offer strategies for strengthening character based on social values. The research method used is library research with qualitative descriptive analysis of literature, scientific journals, and official documents related to character education. The results show that character formation through education is not only influenced by the formal curriculum, but also by social interactions, school culture, the role of teachers, families, and the community environment. Effective implementation of educational sociology can create synergy between formal, non-formal, and informal education, so that character values such as honesty, discipline, responsibility, and empathy can be instilled sustainably.