An Analysis of Supporting and Inhibiting Factors in Strengthening Religious and Moral Values in Orphanages

Abstract

This study aims to describe the patterns of character building among children at the Putra 'Aisyiyah Orphanage in Padang City and analyze the factors that support and hinder it, while also examining its contribution to strengthening religious and moral values. This study is field research with a descriptive qualitative approach. The data were collected through documentation, interviews, and observation, then analyzed using reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing techniques. Data were collected through documentation, interviews, and observation, then analyzed using reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing techniques. The results show that character building activities are carried out systematically through habitual worship, recitation, memorization of the Qur'an, tausiyah (religious lectures), and role modeling by caregivers. The main factors supporting the success of character building include a conducive religious environment, role modeling by mentors, and integration between religious and social education. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factors were the limited number of mentors, the influence of the outside environment, and the negative impact of digital media on the behavior of the children. Overall, character building at the Putra 'Aisyiyah Orphanage contributed significantly to strengthening the religious and moral values of the children. Values such as honesty, responsibility, empathy, discipline, and compassion can be developed through consistent and exemplary guidance patterns.