The Social Construction of Lecturer-Scholarship Student Relations at the State University of Surabaya
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https://doi.org/10.30742/jus.v8i2.4510Keywords:
Social Construction, Empathy, Social Justice, Scholarship, Academic InteractionAbstract
This study aims to understand the social construction of the relationship between lecturers and scholarship recipients at the State University of Surabaya (UNESA) within the context of academic interaction and everyday campus life. Using a qualitative approach and a case study method, this research involved three purposively selected informants: two KIPK scholarship students and one academic advisor. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and field documentation, then analyzed thematically. The findings indicate that social relations between lecturers and students are shaped through empathy, social negotiation, and awareness of academic justice. Scholarship recipients interpret financial aid not merely as economic assistance but as a means to foster independence, academic integrity, and social resilience. Lecturers play a crucial role in cultivating inclusive learning spaces, promoting social sensitivity, and empowering students from disadvantaged backgrounds to participate equally in academic life. This study emphasizes that scholarships are not only financial mechanisms but also transformative mediums for reinforcing social justice and empathetic relationships within higher education institutions.
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