Integration of social values from traditional Minangkabau sports into sociology teaching to foster students’ character development

Authors

  • Erianjoni Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia.
  • Anton Komaini Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia.
  • Nurul Ihsan Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia.
  • Alfajri Yusra Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia.
  • Helpi Nelwatri Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia.
  • Yovhandra Ockta Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/sportk.643061
Keywords: Traditional Games, Culture, Learning, West Sumatera

Abstract

This study explored the character education values embedded in traditional children's sports games within Minangkabau ethnic culture and examined how these values can be integrated into high school Sociology teaching materials. The aim was to deepen understanding of how culture influences students' character development, thereby emphasizing the cultural role in shaping moral and social behavior. A qualitative approach was employed. Data were collected from five active high school Sociology teachers, three traditional sports experts, and two Minangkabau cultural specialists, selected through purposive sampling. Data collection methods included observation, interviews, and document analysis. The analysis was conducted using Zhang’s semantic analysis and the interactive model by Miles and Huberman, involving data collection, reduction, display, and conclusion drawing. Findings revealed that five traditional Minangkabau games—Sipak Rago, Mancik-Mancik, Kuciang-Kuciang, Sipak Tekong, and Cak Bur—contain key character values such as honesty, justice, discipline, and care. Integration into Sociology teaching occurs in two stages: (1) identifying and formulating character values with a systematic link to norms, and (2) embedding local Minangkabau values into teaching materials, considering cognitive, affective, and psychomotor learning domains. This approach underscores the importance of value-based content that actively engages students in the learning process.

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31-07-2025
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Erianjoni, Komaini, A., Ihsan, N., Yusra, A., Nelwatri, H., & Ockta, Y. (2025). Integration of social values from traditional Minangkabau sports into sociology teaching to foster students’ character development. SPORT TK-EuroAmerican Journal of Sport Sciences, 14, 66. https://doi.org/10.6018/sportk.643061
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