The Use of Digital Novels to Improve Literature Culture and Character Formation of MAN 1 Tegal Students

Abstract

Digital novels, which are literary works accessed through electronic media or the internet, have become popular for entertainment and learning. This qualitative-descriptive case study explores the use of digital novels in enhancing literary literacy culture and character building among students at MAN 1 Tegal. Data collection techniques include questionnaires, observation, interviews, and data documentation. Primary data, obtained from interviews and observations of student behaviors, is analyzed alongside secondary data from books, journals, reports, and other documents. The research aims to understand the effectiveness of digital novels in shaping student character and improving literary literacy culture, and to observe changes in student behavior after exposure to digital novels. Data analysis involves reducing, presenting, and drawing conclusions from the collected data.