Morality Research Articles

Teachers’ Perspectives on the Effectiveness of Moral Strategies for Character Formation in Public Secondary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya

Philosophers and educationists contend that education plays a critical role in inculcating learners with moral values for character formation. Moral education for character formation is not an issue of personal choice but fundamental to society in promoting economic growth, prosperity, and order. However, there are a number of problems that hinder the process of reaching the identified ideal of character formation. Some of the challenges are associated curriculum content and the strategies applied by teachers. In school moral education for character formation is promoted through the teaching of subjects such as Christian Religious Education, Hindu Religious Education, or Islamic Religious Education, however they are exam or Cognitive oriented. This is manifested in unacceptable behaviors that are exhibited by students such as school arson, drugs and substance abuse, obscene behavior, and exploitation of school and other public resources. Therefore, this article sought to investigate teachers’ perspectives on the effectiveness of moral strategies for character formation in public secondary schools in Kakamega County, Kenya. Phenomenological theory guided this study. On the other hand, phenomenological hermeneutical method was applied in the study. The study employed a descriptive phenomenological research design to explore teachers' perceptions of moral education strategies for character formation in public secondary schools in Kakamega County, Kenya. This design was chosen because it enables the researcher gain insight into participants' lived experiences of a phenomenon without prejudices and preconceptions. It utilized an interpretive paradigm to understand teachers' perceptions of their social realities, focusing on subjective experiences and perspectives related to moral education. Purposive sampling was used to recruit 15 participants from seven public secondary schools. Unstructured interviews were employed to collect the data. The data collected was analyzed thematically using Braun and Clarke's six steps. The study established that there was mixed reaction on the effectiveness of strategies used in moral education for character formation. The minority of the participants observed that all the strategies were ineffective, while the majority indicated that guidance and counseling although less proactive, is the best strategy for moral education for character formation. The few who mentioned punishment indicated that it was the best method, although illegal and illicit in the current Kenyan schooling context. The study concluded that moral education strategies in public secondary schools in Kakakmega county, Kenya are largely ineffective, with only a few approaches like class meetings, student leadership, and clubs fostering deeper student engagement. Most strategies are implemented reactively and lack consistent emphasis, limiting their impact on character formation. To improve effectiveness, a more proactive approach and better implementation mechanisms are needed. The study recommends that teachers in Kakamega County be trained to use multiple moral strategies that require extensive student participation and include practical and reflective methods to promote character education. Moreover, moral education should be an integrated approach to ensure that students receive ethical education in many areas of learning to strengthen their morality in applying moral education in many facets of their learning.

Biodiversity and cultural diversity are morally valued.

Humanity is facing rapid declines in both biodiversity and cultural diversity. As effective conservation policies often require strong public support, it is critical to understand whether individuals view diversity loss through a moral lens and whether they value diversity for its own sake, independent from instrumental or individual-centric concerns. Across two studies (N = 796), we found that individuals assigned moral value to both biodiversity and cultural diversity. Individuals assigned greater moral value to animals, plants and - to a lesser extent - languages when diversity was threatened, compared to when it was not threatened, despite an equal number of entities at risk, and they were willing to sacrifice a large number of these entities to prevent a loss in diversity. Additionally, we found (N = 12,000) that a general concern for diversity underlies concern for both biodiversity and cultural diversity. These findings suggest that emphasizing the inherent value of diversity may be effective for increasing public support for conservation of diversity.

Paediatric Nurses' Personal Accounts of Being Told Not to Disclose Information to Children With Serious Illness-An Interpretative Phenomenological Study.

To explore the experiences, and perceptions of nurses who are told to withhold clinical information from children diagnosed with serious illnesses. An interpretative qualitative phenomenological design was used for the study. Sampling was purposive and data were collected using semi-structured interviews from nurses working in a paediatric setting within the preceding 5 years. Nurse-participants described their personal experiences of withholding situations ('non-disclosure directives'). Their accounts of specific examples of situations ('personal accounts') were extracted from the interview transcripts and analysed using inductive content analysis to identify patterns and concepts within the descriptions. Data management was supported using Dedoose. Nurse-participants were interviewed face-to face and online between November 2019 and December 2020. Twenty-six Australian nurses who have cared for seriously ill children within the preceding 5 years participated in the study. Thirty-nine accounts of non-disclosure situations (personal accounts) were extracted from interview transcripts. Four types of non-disclosure were identified in the personal accounts: withholding information, temporary withholding, lying and combined withholding/lying. The inductive content analysis identified three key aspects of nurse-participants' accounts: beliefs and perceptions (about the child and parents), the nature of the experience and feelings about the experience. Moral distress occurred when nurses' actions conflicted with their moral values in response to a non-disclosure directive, particularly when asked to directly lie to children. Nurses felt disempowered by the parent's authority and the institutional hierarchy that limited their ability to participate in discussions where a non-disclosure directive was given. Nurse-participants were afforded a platform for reflection which proved valuable in allowing them to process their experiences in a non-disclosure situation. Nurses directed to withhold medical information from children should be afforded opportunities for reflection to mitigate moral distress. Nurses should be included in the planning of ethically appropriate responses to withholding directives.

University students’ attitudes towards the values of physical culture and sport as indicators of their social development

Introduction. Physical culture and sports activities play a crucial role in the socialisation and personal development of individuals. Understanding students’ attitudes towards the social values of sports is essential for creating an effective system of physical education and social development at a university. Aim. The present research aimed to examine the relationship between university students’ attitudes towards various values of sports and their social responsibility, psychosocial well-being, commitment to moral norms, and social values as indicators of social development. Methodology and research methods. The study utilised various frameworks, including the psychology of sports concerning moral norms and values, the theory of physical education related to the social development of students through physical culture and sports, and social psychology focusing on indicators of social development. Psychodiagnostic methods employed included the Spirit of Sport (SOS) scale, Social Responsibility Scale, Portrait Value Questionnaire, Moral Foundations Questionnaire, and Subjective Well-Being Scale. The collected data were analysed using descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analysis, the Mann – Whitney U test, and the Friedman test. The research involved 323 university students aged 18 to 23 years. Results and scientific novelty. The research conducted has demonstrated that, in the realm of sports, students exhibit a greater commitment to the values of health, ethics, and respect for their opponents. The findings reveal that students’ orientation towards the sports values of respect and education serves as a predictor of their social development, which is manifested in the cultivation of social responsibility. This social responsibility is, in turn, influenced by various social values, including care, independence, safety, conformity, and self-affirmation, as well as moral norms. Furthermore, it has been established that the psychosocial well-being of students and their social responsibility are interdependent characteristics. Practical significance. The theoretical and empirical findings of this study can be beneficial for the development of courses in psychology, sports pedagogy, and social psychology.

Peran Al-Quran dan Hadist dalam Pembentukan Etika Sosial di Era Digital

This article discusses the importance of the Al-Quran and Hadith as the main sources of Islamic teachings in shaping social ethics in the digital era. In the context of continuously developing technology, the main challenge faced is how to integrate moral values ​​originating from the Koran and Hadith into everyday life which is increasingly influenced by digital media. The Koran provides a strong moral foundation, including respecting individual rights and maintaining justice, while the Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad SAW provides concrete examples of how to apply these teachings in social life. This article examines the relevance of these teachings in dealing with phenomena such as cyberbullying, hate speech, and other challenges in digital interactions. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a focus on literature study as the main methodology. The research results show that a deep understanding of the Al-Quran and Hadith is important for developing strategies to overcome the complexity of social ethics in the digital era, which allows Muslims to maintain noble values ​​in social interactions in an increasingly connected virtual world.

IMPLEMENTASI METODE DHARMA CARITA PADA MATA PELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA HINDU DI SEKOLAH DASAR

Learning Hindu Religious Education at the elementary school level presents its own challenges compared to learning at the secondary school level. Differences in student characteristics, especially in terms of cognitive, affective, and psychomotor development, require teachers to use learning methods that suit the needs and abilities of students. One method that is considered relevant is the Dharma Carita method, which is based on Dharma Carita that contain moral and spiritual values. This study aims to exploratively analyze the use of the Dharma Carita method in an effort to improve the quality of Hindu Religious Education learning in elementary schools. The method used in this research is a literature study or literature review, which involves a critical review of the academic literature relevant to the topic. The study reviewed existing ideas, findings and knowledge related to the implementation of the Dharma Carita method in the context of religious education in primary schools. The results show that the Dharma Carita method has great potential in shaping students' character and spirituality. Through Dharma Carita , students can learn about important moral values, such as truth, honesty and responsibility. This method is considered effective in conveying moral messages in an interesting and easy-to-understand manner for elementary school students, thus making it the right choice to be used in the classroom.

Methodological design difficulties spiritual and moral education in modern mathematics education in Russia

Introduction. Comprehension of the methodology of mathematics education from the position of the modern view of education becomes especially demanded, as Russia is currently facing the task of preserving traditional spiritual and moral values. The purpose of this study: to identify and reveal methodological difficulties and errors of designing spiritual and moral education in modern mathematics education, as well as to propose ways to eliminate them. Materials and methods. Comparative analysis, generalization and systematization of scientific ideas of Russian and foreign scientists, allowed to identify differences in the definition of the scope of the category «spiritual and moral values». The study was conducted by the authors for five years (2018- 2023). More than 100 people took part in the experimental work, including students of Bunin Yelets State University, mathematics teachers of higher educational institutions of Voronezh, Elets, Moscow, Orel and other cities of Russia. Results. On the basis of system analysis and experimental work, the reasons for the difficulties in designing education (specifics of the subject of mathematics, differences in the understanding of spiritual and moral values in different civilizations, etc.) were revealed. The greatest divergence of opinions was recorded in the evaluation of the experience of moral education in the Soviet school (46% of respondents were in favor and 48% were against borrowing this experience). At the same time, 82% of respondents agree with the need to form spiritual and moral qualities in schoolchildren in the process of teaching mathematics. Discussion of results and conclusion. Designing spiritual and moral education at present involves a number of methodological errors and difficulties inherited from the Soviet past. The Soviet experience of moral education in the process of teaching mathematics does not meet the requirements of modern Russia, the European experience contradicts national traditions, and the experience of Eastern countries with communitarian consciousness only partially meets the principles of Christian ethics. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the development of a conceptual model of designing spiritual and moral education, which includes three levels (education of a good person, education of a good citizen, education of a Christian) and allows to partially eliminate the identified methodological difficulties.

Strengthening the Moral and Spiritual Values of School Principals as an Effort to Build the Character of Public Junior High School Students in Malang Regency

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of spiritual and moral principles in improving character learning. This study uses a descriptive qualitative research approach, with the type of research as a site study. Data collection techniques are done through interviews, observations, and documentation studies. Data analysis techniques use interactive data patterns: data collection, data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing and verifying. The results of this study state that this principal's model based on spiritual morals can improve character learning. People with high spirituality tend to behave in a way that positively impacts other humans. Suppose the spiritual level of a school principal is high. In that case, deviant behaviour or fraudulent acts will not occur because of the awareness that the Creator and the adverse effects, including the burden of accountability before God in the Hereafter, monitor all his activities. Through the principalship, spiritual morals are expected to help facilitate the implementation of character education learning through student education.

Academic Dishonesty from the Perspective of Primary School Teachers

Abstract Introduction: Academic dishonesty is addressed by various experts in pedagogy and psychology who seek to preserve academic integrity in accordance with the moral and ethical principles of contemporary society. Methods: The intention of the research was to find out how teachers evaluate different types of cheating by students during class, how they react to different types of academic dishonesty, and how they themselves were dishonest during their time in college. Teachers (N=272, mean age 40.85 years) responded on a 5-point Likert scale the attitudes towards morality, but also whether students cheated or self-reported their academic dishonesty when they were students. Results: Factor analysis indicated the existence of 4 factors of teachers’ moral beliefs (Trust in implicit morality, Teacher-given morality, Need for explicit rules, and Internalization of moral principles), which were correlated with students’ assessment of academic dishonesty (Use of external resources, Cooperation) and with teachers’ self-reported academic dishonesty (Utilitarianism, Unauthorized advantage, and Helping others). Discussion: The research findings suggest that teachers should focus more on understanding their pupils’ behaviour rather than condemning or punishing academic dishonesty and seek to develop their moral competence. Limitations: The research sample size is not representative, also the research method is not standardized. Conclusions: The role of teachers is to apply teaching strategies that will promote honest and responsible student behaviour.

Kabiraj Laxman Mishra: A pioneer of Ayurveda and social welfare in Odisha

Abstract Kabiraj Laxman Mishra, a prominent figure in the field of Ayurveda in Odisha, India, dedicated his life to serving patients from low socio-economic backgrounds throughout the region. Born in January 1900 into a Brahmin family, he received his foundational education at Satyabadi Vana Vidyalaya, renowned for its emphasis on moral values and formal learning. He subsequently graduated from Ravenshaw College in Cuttack and began his career in the police department during British rule in Odisha. However, his profound passion for Ayurveda and his fascination with the healing properties of herbs used by tribal communities inspired him to explore and promote traditional herbal medicine for the benefit of ordinary individuals. After retiring from government service, Mishra authored several books in the Odia language addressing various ailments and their Ayurvedic remedies. He established his pharmacy to prepare medicines based on his extensive experience and tested herbal combinations. His legacy continues through his son, the late Kabiraj Ganesh Mishra, and his wife, Dr. Smt. Sailabala Devi, who currently provides treatment at their residence in Puri. In addition to his contributions to Ayurveda, Kabiraj Laxman Mishra played a significant administrative role within the Temple Administration of the Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri. He served as the President of the Governing Body Council of Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya and as Chairperson of the Governing Body Council of Samanta Chandra Sekhar College of Puri. In recognition of his impactful work, he was awarded the title of Ayurveda Siromani in 1987 by the Nikhila Utkala Ayurveda Baidya Sammilani. A committed social worker, Mishra also organized free medical camps to provide essential healthcare services to individuals from low socio-economic backgrounds.

Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka di Pesantren Fathurrobbaaniy Cisoka: Membentuk Generasi Berkarakter dan Kompetitif dalam Pendidikan Islam

The implementation of the Independent Curriculum at Pesantren Fathurrobbaaniy Cisoka aims to shape a generation that is both character-driven and competitive within Islamic education. This study examines how the flexible and contextual approach of the Independent Curriculum can be applied in a pesantren environment to address the challenges of globalization and modernization. Using qualitative methods including interviews, observations, and documentation, this research explores the strategies employed by the teaching staff in integrating this new curriculum. The results indicate that the Independent Curriculum provides flexibility in designing learning programs that are more relevant to local needs and the potential of the students. Pesantren Fathurrobbaaniy successfully integrates moral values and 21st-century skills into the learning process, enhancing student participation and interest in both academic and non-academic activities. Challenges in adapting traditional teaching methods and improving parental understanding were addressed through comprehensive socialization and training. The implementation of the Independent Curriculum at this pesantren shows significant positive impacts on improving the quality of education and shaping students with strong moral character and high competitiveness.

Traditionalist Catholicism: The Case of the Society of Saint Pius X in Argentina

Based on the case of the Society of Saint Pius X which I studied ethnographically for my undergraduate thesis, I aim to understand how traditional identity is constructed within this particular sector of Catholicism. As will be seen throughout the text, it is through various educational instances of different kinds and levels of formality and through sociability that certain notions about sexuality, expected family models, and gender roles are transmitted, based on specific moral values. Additionally, a sort of myth of origin is constructed to reinforce the idea of an ‘everlasting’ Catholicism. The Mass ritual, besides synthesising all these elements, helps to remember the myth and reinforce belonging. According to the arguments of its members, this demonstrates a willingness to preserve the forms and maintain a specific order – that of tradition.

Urgensi Pendidikan Karakter Di Kalangan Mahasiswa Ditinjau Dari Filsafat Progresivisme Pada Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Di Indonesia

Nowadays, as time goes by, children's moral values ​​are increasingly decreasing due to bad relationships, which results in children's moral values ​​becoming bad, for example, drugs, brawls, bullying, etc. Of course, this is a matter of concern for the future life of the nation. Character education is a very important education to be applied at any university. This is due to a decrease in a person's moral values ​​due to the bad associations he receives. To develop positive moral values ​​in students, hard work by educators/lecturers is needed, and this can be seen from the level of success of a mission, namely how much progress is achieved. Therefore, the philosophy of progressivism is needed in the development of educational methods which can certainly produce the goals that a university wants to achieve. In this research, researchers used qualitative methods and analyzed descriptively. Meanwhile, the aim of this research is to see how effective character education is implemented at a campus or university. With this character education, through a progressivism approach, it is hoped that it can help students improve their character in behaving properly.

KESALEHAN SOSIAL TOKOH UTAMA DALAM CERPEN RUMAH YANG TERANG KARYA AHMAD TOHARI

This research employs a descriptive-analytical qualitative approach to explain how the main character in the short story demonstrates social piety through their attitudes, actions, and interactions with other characters in the narrative. Social piety is a manifestation of religious teachings in social life, encompassing honesty, justice, and concern for others. This study aims to provide a deeper understanding of the relationship between the main character's social piety and the overall theme of the story, as well as the values the author wishes to convey. This analysis offers greater insights into the moral messages or values the author seeks to communicate through their work.

Fictional Verisimilities and the Didactic in Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani’s I do not come to you by Chance.

The 21st century Nigerian space has incontrovertibly incentivised the fictional writer with abounding dieges that predominantly narrativized the social realism of the author’s society. It is from this mimetic assemblage that Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani’s I Do Not Come to You by Chance (2009) stems from. This paper uses the Postcolonial Theory as an investigative and analytical tool to explore the significance of fictional verisimilitude in communicating the didactic in the Nigerian socio-political and economic situation. Meanwhile, this qualitative research is hinged on the novelist’s representational exactitude of the social realism of the Nigerian space while foregrounding the impact of the family as a social agency on the thematic preoccupation of the e-fraud or hustle narrative. Nwaubani’s novel is insightful and even prophetically rendered to capture the socio-economic fragmentation that has become emblematic of contemporary Nigerian space. This paper further probes the aggressive Nigerian existentialist consciousness ultimately rooted in the e-fraud narrative. This paper implicates the apparatuses of power for their insensibilities to the plight of the Nigerian youth inadvertently and seemingly affecting the demonising image of Nigeria/ns in the global marketplace. Pertinently, Nwaubani strongly provokes a didactic evocation as she foreshadows the place of the family as a retooling moral compass. This paper, therefore foregrounds that, the text ultimately acts as an ethical road map for the re-evaluation and re-charting of the recent moral decadence bedevilling the Nigerian space, especially in the 21st century city space.

Tolerance as a Founding Value of World Peace

Societies today have a heightened awareness of their unity and the way in which each individual depends on the other in indispensable solidarity; however, within these societies bitter political, social, economic, racial and ideological disputes persist and with them the danger of a war that could jeopardize world peace. It is in this context that tolerance emerges as a fundamental ethical priority for building and maintaining peace in the world. Tolerance, therefore, does not imply neutrality of thought, on the contrary, each group has space to present their points of view and experiences for everyone's co-reflection, and everyone is asked to respect the essential norms to the functioning of pluralism. The advocacy of tolerance represents a project of emancipation and is based on the strength of human reason. The objective of this thematic proposal is to reflect on the mystery of man and the meaning of his social being through the prism of considering the moral value of tolerance in the political-democratic order and in social coexistence. Democracy, whose assumptions are condensed in the production of consensus in relation to the good of political life and the experience of citizenship, must recognize that social pluralism poses challenges to the idea of tolerance based on the ontology of the person. For a proper approach to the topic in question, which involve a triple joint: 1) The problem of intolerant democracies today; 2) Social pluralism and public security, and 3) Tolerance and world peace, priority will be given to the method of reviewing the vast and rich literature that discusses the subject in question. In conclusion, the study puts forward the thesis that in the face of various existential scenarios that negatively mark the recent history of many peoples and nations - such is the case of violent extremism in the world, electoral offenses and, consequently, barbaric demonstrations post-elections, the human-environment relationship - the moral value of tolerance continues to be an important factor in building world peace and must therefore be cultivated by everyone.

Getting to know ChatGPT: How business students feel, what they think about personal morality, and how their academic outcomes affect Oman's higher education

The present study develops an integrative framework that investigates the relationship between the acceptability of ChatGPT among business students and their attitude, intention to adopt, and performance. This is achieved by examining the moderating role of business students' moral values and religious ethics. Using data collected from 312 university business students in Oman, we show that perceived usefulness (PU), perceived ease of use (PEOU), and perceived convenience (PC) have a positive effect on their attitudes toward ChatGPT. Business students' attitudes toward ChatGPT have a strong positive influence on their adoption intentions. Notably, university business students’ ChatGPT adoption intentions increased their academic performance. Remarkably, business students' Personal Morality and religion-related ethics trigger them to experience regret or a sense of responsibility for their actions that violate academic integrity or ethical standards in their studies. Establishing explicit ethical standards and procedures for the usage of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT in educational settings is vital for higher educational institutions (HEIs). This research adds to the theoretical intervention of investigating how personal morality and religion-related ethics interact with AI tools such as ChatGPT, which can add to ethical decision-making theories. The current study has significant implications for theory as well as for practice.

Integrating educational technology into Lesotho Secondary Religious Studies: A conceptual exploration of practical challenges and opportunities

The use of educational technology (Ed-tech) is becoming more prevalent in shaping teaching methods to meet the needs of modern learners. This study examines how Ed-tech is integrated into secondary Religious Studies classrooms in Lesotho, using the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework as a guide. By reviewing global literature, it looks at the opportunities and challenges of incorporating digital tools into Religious Studies, a subject aimed at developing social skills and moral values. Research suggests that technology can improve student engagement, critical thinking, and ethical reasoning through platforms like cloud-based learning and multimedia resources. However, Lesotho faces obstacles in implementing Ed-tech, including inadequate infrastructure, insufficient teacher training, and outdated educational policies, which leads to a digital divide, especially in rural areas with limited access to electricity and the internet. The study concludes that while Ed-tech has the potential to transform Religious Studies education, addressing these systemic barriers is crucial for effective implementation. It recommends improving technological infrastructure, providing professional development for teachers, updating curriculum policies to meet 21st-century requirements, and integrating digital literacy into the Religious Studies curriculum. Overcoming these challenges will not only bridge the digital divide but also enhance the teaching and learning of Religious Studies, equipping learners with skills to navigate the ethical and digital complexities of the modern world.

Journalistic Ethics in Covering Sharia Economic Issues: An Islamic Perspective

This study explores how the principles of journalistic ethics can be applied in covering issues of Islamic economics. In the era of rapidly developing digital media, journalism plays an important role in disseminating information about Islamic economics, which is increasingly relevant in the global economy. However, the delivery of this information is often faced with ethical challenges, such as objectivity, truth, and public interest, especially in the context of an economic system based on Islamic values. This study analyzes the basic principles of journalistic ethics, such as accuracy, independence, and fairness, and how these values synergize with Islamic teachings, especially in terms of Islamic economics. In addition, this study also discusses Islamic views on the dissemination of information, social justice, and protection of individual rights that can be a guide for journalists in carrying out their duties. Through literature studies and theoretical analysis, this study found that the principles of journalistic ethics are in line with Islamic teachings, especially in terms of upholding justice, transparency, and social responsibility. In conclusion, the integration of journalistic ethics and Islamic perspectives in covering sharia economics can improve the quality of information conveyed to the public, encourage broader awareness of the importance of an economy based on moral and religious values, and minimize the distortion of information that is detrimental to society.

The Tradition of Saparan in Yeh Sumbul Village, Jembrana, Bali

The Saparan Tradition in Yeh Sumbul Village, Jembrana, Bali, is seen as a manifestation of local wisdom that reflects the balance of relationships between humans and God, fellow humans, and nature. This study investigates this tradition. This tradition is carried out every Sapar month in the Islamic calendar as a way to express gratitude to God and ask for people to be protected from disasters. With strong moral, spiritual, and social values, the Saparan Tradition includes various activities, such as parties, tahlilan, and religious rituals. This tradition is closely related to the idea of Tri Hita Karana, a Balinese philosophical concept that emphasizes harmony between humans and God (Parhyangan), fellow humans (Pawongan), and nature (Palemahan). To understand how the Saparan Tradition reflects the relationship between humans and God, fellow humans, and the environment, this study analyzes data from observations, interviews, and documentation. The study shows that the Yeh Sumbul Saparan Tradition enhances spirituality, solidarity, and love for ancestral culture as well as maintaining social and ecological balance. Local cultural values continue to be passed down from one generation to the next, and the younger generation plays an important role in preserving this tradition. This study enhances our understanding of the value of local traditions as a profound and relevant cultural heritage in the contemporary wo