Profile of the Ecological and Social Character of Coastal Elementary School Students: The Manifestation of Binci-Binciki Kuli Values in Social and Environmental Behavior

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10.2991/978-2-38476-565-2_19How to use a DOI?

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eco-social character; Binci-Binciki Kuli; local wisdom; character education; coastal communities

Abstract

This study aims to describe the profile of the echo-social character of elementary school students in the coastal area of Baubau City as a manifestation of the local wisdom values of Binci-Binciki Kuli, which include social empathy, intercultural politeness, collaboration, and ecological responsibility. The method used is descriptive qualitative, with embedded quantitative data from 95 purposely selected upper-grade coastal elementary students. Data were collected through observation, a four-point Likert scale, vignette assignments, and weekly reflection journals based on local values. The results show that students’ eco-social character falls into the high category, with average scores for social empathy (M=3.47), intercultural politeness (M=3.36), collaboration (M=3.37), and ecological responsibility (M=3.35). However, the aspect of reflection on local values still varies (M=3.16), indicating the need to strengthen the internalization of local wisdom values. The Binci-Binciki Kuli values serve as the foundation for an echo-social character that integrates social and environmental dimensions, fostering empathy, tolerance, exclusivity, and ecological awareness in the context of a multicultural coastal community. Although ecological awareness has started to develop, the courage to address environmentally damaging behavior remains low, indicating the need for action-based learning and the development of social skills such as assertive communication. The implications of this study encourage the integration of local values into character education and the Merdeka Curriculum through participative and contextual approaches involving collaboration with multicultural communities and the environment, as well as ongoing training for teachers and students. In this way, character education based on local wisdom can shape a generation that is socially engaged, inclusive, and ecologically responsible in a sustainable manner.

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AU  - Hijrawatil Aswat
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PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/04/30
TI  - Profile of the Ecological and Social Character of Coastal Elementary School Students: The Manifestation of Binci-Binciki Kuli Values in Social and Environmental Behavior
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Social Environment Diversity (ICOSEND 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 151
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SN  - 2352-5398
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