The Relationship between Environmental Education and Parental Roles on the Healthy Living Behavior of Elementary School Students

Abstract

Healthy living behavior among elementary school students plays a crucial role in supporting health, academic achievement, and character development. However, the implementation of healthy living behavior is often inconsistent between school and home environments. This study aims to examine the relationship between Environmental Education and parental roles on the healthy living behavior of elementary school students, both partially and simultaneously. This study employed a quantitative approach using a descriptive correlational design. The population consisted of all fifth-grade students of class V A at SD Negeri Pondok Petir 01, Depok, along with their parents or guardians. Using a total sampling technique, 33 students and 33 parents participated as respondents. Data were collected through validated and reliable closed-ended questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson Product Moment correlation analysis after meeting the assumptions of normality and linearity. The results showed that Environmental Education (M = 31.15; SD = 9.257), parental roles (M = 29.88; SD = 8.594), and students’ healthy living behavior (M = 29.64; SD = 8.135) were generally in the moderate category. There was a very strong and significant relationship between Environmental Education and healthy living behavior (r = 0.830; p < 0.05) and between parental roles and healthy living behavior (r = 0.870; p < 0.05). Environmental Education and parental roles were also strongly correlated (r = 0.921; p < 0.05), indicating a synergistic influence. The study concludes that healthy living behavior among elementary school students is strongly influenced by the integration of school-based Environmental Education and active parental involvement, highlighting the importance of collaboration between schools and families.