DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT IN CHILD ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOLS: CORRELATION BETWEEN APPLICATION USAGE AND GUARDIANS' SATISFACTION

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33650/edureligia.v10i1.14598
Authors

(1) * Taufikin Taufikin   (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kudus)  
        Indonesia
(2)  Ahmad Hariyadi   (Universitas Muria Kudus)  
        Indonesia
(3)  Muhammad Ihsan Dacholfany   (Universitas Muhammadiyah Metro)  
        Indonesia
(4)  Dwinarko Dwinarko   (Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika)  
        Indonesia
(5)  Tri Cicik Wijayanti   (Universitas Gajayana Malang)  
        Indonesia
(6)  Gulnaz Fatma   (Jazan University, Saudi Arabia)  
        Saudi Arabia
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract


This study examines the association between intensity of PPATQ-RF ku application usage and guardians’ satisfaction, providing an evidence base for more effective technology-enabled services. A quantitative design was employed using a structured questionnaire administered to 60 guardians from diverse regions and age groups. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, item validity tests, reliability analysis, Pearson’s correlation, and simple linear regression. The instrument demonstrated high internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.838) and all items met validity criteria. A moderate, statistically significant positive correlation emerged between application usage and satisfaction (r = 0.573; p < 0.05). The regression model Y=11.948+0.699XY = 11.948 + 0.699X accounted for 32.9% of the variance in satisfaction. These findings indicate that optimising application use can enhance guardians’ satisfaction, while recognising that other determinants outside the application continue to exert substantial influence. The study offers practical implications for pesantren administrators to develop more responsive, integrated digital service strategies

Keywords

pesantren application use; guardians’ satisfaction; digital service







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