PENGARUH PROGRAM MAKAN BERGIZI GRATIS TERHADAP MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA SD NEGERI 3 WAISIKA KECAMATAN ALOR TIMUR LAUT

Abstract

The Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) is one of the Indonesian government's strategic initiatives to improve children's nutritional status while supporting the quality of education. Adequate nutritional intake is believed to enhance students' concentration, learning readiness, attendance, and academic motivation. This study aimed to determine the effect of the Free Nutritious Meal Program on the learning motivation of students at SD Negeri 3 Waisika, Alor Timur Laut District. This research employed a quantitative approach using an explanatory research design. The population consisted of 142 participants, including 135 students, six classroom teachers, and one principal. A sample of 40 respondents was selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through observation, questionnaires, and documentation. The research instrument used a Likert scale consisting of 25 items for each variable. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson Product Moment correlation, coefficient of determination, simple linear regression, and hypothesis testing. The results showed that the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meal Program significantly influenced students' learning motivation. The mean score of the MBG variable was 86.175, while the mean score of learning motivation was 83.475, both categorized as high. The Pearson correlation coefficient was 0.68, indicating a strong positive relationship between the implementation of the MBG program and students' learning motivation. The coefficient of determination showed that the MBG program contributed 46.24% to students' learning motivation. Furthermore, hypothesis testing indicated that the calculated correlation coefficient (0.68) was higher than the critical value (0.312), leading to the acceptance of the alternative hypothesis (H₁). Therefore, the Free Nutritious Meal Program has a positive and significant effect on students' learning motivation at SD Negeri 3 Waisika.