The Pedagogical Role of Congregational Prayer in Shaping Student Discipline
A Linear Regression Analysis of Evidence from an Islamic Student Dormitory
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This study investigates the relationship between the intensity of congregational prayer and student discipline among residents of Al-Khawarizmi Student Dormitory in Semarang, Indonesia. Employing a quantitative approach, data were analyzed using simple linear regression to examine the strength and statistical significance of the relationship between the two variables. The findings indicate a strong, positive, and statistically significant relationship between congregational prayer intensity and student discipline (R = 0.748; p < 0.05). The coefficient of determination (R² = 0.560) demonstrates that congregational prayer intensity accounts for 56% of the variation in student discipline, while the remaining 44% is attributable to other factors. Furthermore, the regression coefficient of 0.8846 indicates a positive association between increased participation in congregational prayer and higher levels of student discipline. These findings suggest that congregational prayer may serve as an important religious and behavioral mechanism for fostering discipline in residential educational settings. This study highlights the relevance of integrating religious practices into student development programs while recognizing the contribution of other factors to disciplinary behavior.
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