Exploration of the Honest Character of the Orphanage and Its Implications for Strengthening Character Education

Abstract

This study aims to explore the honest character of orphanage children and its implications for strengthening character education. The exploratory approach is carried out to identify the honest character values of foster children in the orphanage and their implications for strengthening character education which will be used for the development of character values in the orphanage. The research method used is qualitative research with a phenomonelogical approach. Collecting data by interviewing techniques with administrators and caregivers of orphanages and foster children. Observations were made to see the application of honest character in the daily lives of foster children. This research produces a general description of the foster children in the orphanage, starting from the background of the condition of the foster children, family motivation in entrusting children to the orphanage, identifying honest character values in the daily activities of orphaned children in the orphanage, both in speaking and also in attitude and value development - values of honest character of orphanage children and their implications for character education.