Abstract
This study developed and evaluated the effectiveness of a character education management model based on a behavioral counseling approach in improving student character in high schools. Using a mixed approach that combined research and development (R&D) with quasi-experimental validation, this study involved 65 students from two high schools in Demak Regency, Indonesia. Data were collected using a Character Development Questionnaire that measured six dimensions of the Indonesian Pancasila Student Profile. Because the data distribution was abnormal, the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test was used for analysis. The results showed a significant increase in character development scores from the pre-test to the post-test (Z = -7.037, p < 0.001), with all participants experiencing improvement. N-Gain analysis showed an average score of 0.789, indicating high effectiveness. Model validation received 90% approval from academic experts and 85.25% from practitioners. The behavior counseling-based character education management model proved highly effective in enhancing student character development, demonstrating the value of integrating systematic behavioral interventions into the educational framework for holistic student development.
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