The Role of Peers on Learning Motivation of Elementary School Students : Peran Teman Sebaya terhadap Motivasi Belajar Siswa Sekolah Dasar

The purpose of this study was to analyze the role of peers and the impact of peers on learning motivation of fifth grade students at Sidokare 1 Public Elementary School. To achieve the research objectives, a descriptive qualitative research method was used. The research subjects were class V students and teachers. The type of data collected is qualitative, while for research data collection using interviews and documentation techniques. The data obtained were analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that the role of peers can provide motivation to learn through studying together and seeing the achievements of peers who are used as competitors. The impact of peers is a positive impact because peers are used as benchmarks and competitors in achievement