Pentingnya Pendidikan Karakter dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Sumber Daya Manusia pada Era Society 5.0

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the importance of the role of character education in enhancing the quality of human resources, especially in the era of Society 5.0. In this era, the challenges we face involve rapid technological advancements, and to adapt to them, we are required to have 21st-century life skills or the 4Cs. The method used is qualitative research with a literature study type, which involves collecting various data based on articles, journals, and books relevant to the discussion. The research results indicate that character significantly influences an individual's life sustainability. The key to an individual's success in life lies in their character. To prevent the decline in the quality of human resources in the era of Society 5.0, character education is crucial to be instilled and trained in children, especially at an early age. Character is formed based on the surrounding environment, including family, school, and community environments. The greatest challenge of the times is the decline in character values. Therefore, character education helps individuals build positive character traits in themselves. The quality of a country's human resources can be seen through the character of its individuals, exemplified by traits such as honesty.