The role of religion and culture on student attitudes in science learning
The role of religion and culture on student attitudes in science learning

Summary/Abstract: This research discusses the influence or role of religion and culture on students' attitudes in learning science. The mixed method used in this study is a sequential explanatory approach. The sample in this study used the purposive sampling technique and 6474 students were selected. The instruments in this study are attitude questionnaires and in-depth interviews on culture and religion. Data analysis was carried out in the form of descriptive statistical analysis. Then, the qualitative data were analysed in several stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Based on the results of interviews and data collection that has been carried out and the discussion described above, it can be concluded that students' attitudes towards science have relevance to cultural aspects that exist in their daily life environment and students' attitudes towards science also have a close relationship with religious aspects that was adopted them. This result is certainly very positive for the affective and religious development of students which of course has an impact on how they interact with fellow humans in the school environment and others.

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