THE IMPACT OF KNOWLEDGE ON STUDENTS’ TRAFFIC AWARENESS AT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN PANGKALAN KURAS DISTRICT

Perestian Ares Sandi; Sudrajat

doi:10.36526/sosioedukasi.v14i4.6396

Authors

Perestian Ares Sandi Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
Sudrajat Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36526/sosioedukasi.v14i4.6396

Keywords:

traffic safety, knowledge, awareness, junior high students, social studies education

Abstract

This study investigates the effect of students’ knowledge on traffic awareness among junior high school students at SMP Negeri Sorek Dua, Pangkalan Kuras, Pelalawan, Riau. A quantitative descriptive design was employed using total sampling of 224 students (Grades VII–IX). Data were collected via two Likert-scale questionnaires (16 items for knowledge; 16 items for awareness). Instrument quality was confirmed through item validity testing and reliability analysis (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.873 for knowledge; 0.862 for awareness). Assumption checks indicated normal data distribution and a linear relationship between variables. Descriptively, students’ traffic knowledge was high (mean score = 84.2), and traffic awareness was good (mean score = 81.5). Simple linear regression showed significant and effect of knowledge on traffic awareness. There is 79% of the variance in awareness is explained by knowledge, with the remaining 21% attributable to other factors. These findings highlight the central role of cognitive understanding in shaping safe traffic behavior. Practically, integrating traffic safety content into Social Studies (IPS), coupled with experiential activities (simulations, role-play) and reinforcement through school patrol (PKS), is recommended to transform knowledge into consistent safe practices.

References

Ajzen, I. (2020). The theory of planned behavior: Frequently asked questions. Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies, 2(4), 314–324. https://doi.org/10.1002/hbe2.195

Al Zahra, F., & Brilianti, N. (2025). Integrating traffic knowledge and awareness through social studies contextual learning in junior high school. Journal of Social Education Research, 13(1), 55–67.

Anderson, L. W., & Krathwohl, D. R. (2001). A taxonomy for learning, teaching, and assessing: A revision of Bloom’s taxonomy of educational objectives. New York: Longman.

Bandura, A. (1977). Social learning theory. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Bandura, A. (2004). Health promotion by social cognitive means. Health Education & Behavior, 31(2), 143–164.

Bening, D. N., & Ichsan, M. (2022). Parental knowledge and stimulation toward early childhood cognitive development. Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, 6(3), 221–230.

Fitriani, R., Sudirman, A., & Hamdani, R. (2022). The role of digital information access in improving students’ civic knowledge. Jurnal Pendidikan Sosial, 9(1), 42–51.

Hasanah, R., Putra, R., & Yulianti, S. (2023). Knowledge and self-efficacy toward road safety behavior among adolescents in Indonesia. Jurnal Pendidikan Karakter, 13(2), 102–114.

Hidayati, N., & Hendrati, D. (2016). Pengaruh pengetahuan berlalu lintas terhadap perilaku keselamatan siswa SMA di Surabaya. Jurnal Pendidikan Kesehatan, 8(1), 23–31.

Hidayati, R., Kurniawan, D., & Lestari, P. (2023). The impact of school patrol (PKS) on traffic awareness and discipline among high school students. Indonesian Journal of Educational Studies, 11(2), 145–156.

Jasa Raharja Riau. (2022). Laporan tahunan angka kecelakaan lalu lintas Provinsi Riau 2022. Pekanbaru: PT Jasa Raharja (Persero).

Lubis, D., & Apriani, F. (2024). Contextual learning of traffic safety in social studies to enhance students’ awareness. Jurnal Pendidikan IPS, 10(1), 25–38.

Marliani, S. (2020). Kesadaran moral dan sosial sebagai fondasi perilaku etis siswa. Jurnal Psikologi dan Pendidikan, 7(2), 78–88.

Notoatmodjo, S. (2017). Promosi kesehatan dan ilmu perilaku. Jakarta: Rineka Cipta.

Pratama, B., & Dewi, R. (2025). Effect of social contextual approach on junior high students’ traffic discipline awareness. Journal of Social and Character Education, 12(1), 89–101.

Purnama, R., Rahim, A., & Rachmawati, D. (2023). Teenagers’ traffic knowledge and behavior: The moderating role of peer norms and emotional control. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, 8(4), 77–88.

Rahmawati, I., & Hapsari, T. (2022). Traffic education through social studies learning: Its impact on students’ safety awareness. Journal of Civic and Social Education, 9(3), 155–166.

Samsiar, L., & Najemi, M. (2022). Traffic knowledge and compliance among high school students in Muaro Jambi District. Jurnal Pendidikan dan Keselamatan, 5(2), 34–43.

Siahaan, R., & Nurhasanah, E. (2023). Hubungan antara tingkat pengetahuan dan kepatuhan berlalu lintas pelajar SMA Kota Medan. Jurnal Pendidikan Karakter, 11(4), 201–213.

Subandi. (2017). Psikologi kesadaran spiritual dalam konteks pendidikan Indonesia. Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan Islam, 5(2), 67–78.

Supriyadi, M., & Nugraha, A. (2023). Applying Bandura’s social cognitive theory in traffic safety education for adolescents. Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Sosial, 9(2), 89–103.

Tononi, G. (2004). An information integration theory of consciousness. BMC Neuroscience, 5(42), 1–22.

Waring, J. (2024). Behavioral change interventions for youth road safety: Evidence from social-cognitive education models. International Journal of Traffic and Transport Research, 19(1), 22–39.

Yulita, D. (2024). Patroli keamanan sekolah (PKS) as an effective extracurricular for building traffic awareness. Jurnal Pendidikan Sosial dan Budaya, 12(1), 99–112.