PERSEPSI WARGA DESA PARUNG TENTANG PENTINGNYA PENDIDIKAN HINGGA PERGURUAN TINGGI

Abstract

This study examines the perceptions of Parung Village residents regarding 
the importance of education up to the tertiary level. Employing a mixed
method approach, this research involved 200 respondents through a 
quantitative survey and 20 key informants for in-depth interviews. The 
findings reveal that the majority of Parung Village residents hold positive 
perceptions towards higher education; however, there are several significant 
barriers such as economic limitations and lack of access to information. 
Factors influencing these perceptions include family educational 
background, socio-economic status, and exposure to information. The 
implications of this research provide valuable insights for the development 
of educational policies in rural areas of Indonesia.