Increasing the Self-Actualization of Social Studies Students in Higher Education through Participation in Intra-Campus Organizations

Abstract

Intra-campus student organizations serve as vital platforms for the development of students’ social, leadership, and personal competencies. This study aims to examine the level of participation among students of the Social Sciences (IPS) Study Program at IAIN Madura in intra-campus organizations and analyze its relationship with their self-actualization process. The research employed a descriptive quantitative method, utilizing a structured questionnaire distributed to students across various academic years. Data collected were analyzed descriptively to determine participation rates and to identify factors influencing involvement. The findings reveal that the level of participation remains relatively low, primarily due to academic workload, fatigue from multiple activities, and the absence of organizations that align with students’ interests. Nonetheless, students who actively participate in organizations exhibit stronger soft skills, particularly in communication, leadership, and time management. This study underscores the necessity of institutional support to enhance student participation and recommends the integration of academic and non-academic activities to foster optimal self-actualization.