| dc.description.abstract | The increasing phenomena of demonstrations by students indicates how the
patriotism of students engaged in fighting for aspirations, but at the same time the
opportunity to capitalize on demonstrations for personal interests, and validation
from others. This study aims to explore the correlation of self-concept and blind
patriotism and constructive patriotism, then see how high the level of self-concept,
patriotism, blind patriotism, and constructive patriotism is. The study population
consists of student activists across the city of Medan, using snowball sampling,
resulting in 100 participants. The research design employs a non-parametric
Spearman-rho correlation test. Self-concept among students is measured using the
Tennessee Self-Concept Scale (TSCS), modified by Batubara (2020). Patriotism
was measured using a tool developed by Lubis (2025). The results showed that the
self-concept of student activists in the city of Medan tended to be in the positive
category, and patriotism scores tended to be moderate. However, self-concept was
not significantly related to patriotism. Blind patriotism tended to be in the low
category and was not related to self-concept. However, there was a significant
positive relationship between self-concept and constructive patriotism, indicating
that student activists are critical of positive change. | en_US |
