ANALISIS DAMPAK PENGGUNAAN GADGET DALAM PERKEMBANGAN SOSIAL SISWA KELAS V MI TAHFIDZ AL ASYHAR KEDUNGKANDANG KOTA MALANG

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate how students in the fifth grade at MI Tahfidz Al Asyhar Kedungkandang Malang use of technology affects their social development. The improvement of data and correspondence innovation, particularly as devices, has gotten tremendous changes day to day existence. The utilization of contraptions by youngsters is expanding, and this influences different parts of their lives, including social turn of events. A qualitative study with a descriptive approach was used for the research. The research sample consisted of 5th grade students at MI Tahfidz Al Asyhar Kedungkandang Malang. Data was collected through participatory observation, interviews and questionnaires. Data analysis was performed using content analysis techniques. The results of this study indicate that the use of gadgets in the social development of grade 5 students at MI Tahfidz Al Asyhar Kedungkandang Malang has a complex impact. The use of gadgets can affect students' social interactions, both positively and negatively. Using gadgets that are too intense can cause social isolation, reduce the ability to communicate directly, and interfere with interpersonal relationships. However, the use of gadgets can also provide benefits in improving technology skills, broadening knowledge, and facilitating long-distance communication.