Dampak Anak Putus Sekolah Pada Keberfungsian Sosial Di Desa Baban Barat Kecamatan Silo Kabupaten Jember

Abstract

The phenomenon of school dropouts is still a significant social problem in rural areas, including in West Baban Village, Silo District, Jember Regency. This condition is not only related to access to education, but also has an impact on children's social functioning in daily life. This study aims to analyze the impact of social functioning on school dropouts from the ability to meet basic needs, carry out social roles, and face social and psychological pressure. The research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation. The research informants consisted of school dropouts as the main informants and parents and community leaders as additional informants. Data analysis was carried out using the Miles and Huberman model which includes data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawn. The results of the study showed that school dropouts in West Baban Village experienced a decrease in social functioning, characterized by limitations in meeting basic needs, changes in social roles from students to family economic helpers, and decreased social participation due to environmental pressure and stigma. Family economic factors, limited access to education, and a public mindset that prioritizes work over formal education are the main causes of school dropouts. This study confirms that school dropouts not only have an impact on the educational aspect, but also affect children's social functioning as a whole, so that integrated social interventions are needed to support the recovery of children's social functions in rural areas.