The Role of Peers in Shaping Sanguine Personality in Islamic Guidance and Counseling Students at STAI Al Furqan Makassar

EDUSOSHUM Journal of Islamic Education and Social Humanities Vol. 5 No. 2, August 2025, pp. 388-397 ISSN 2776-5229 3881 The Role of Peers in Shaping Sanguine Personality in Islamic Guidance and Counseling Students at STAI Al Furqan Makassar Alda1, Ismail2, Fita Dewi Yuniar3, Rosika Indri Karadona4 1-4 Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Al-Furqan Makassar * A RT ICLE IN FO Article history Received July 11,2025 Revisied July 16, 2025 Accepted July 16, 2025 Keywords: Role, Shaping sanguine personality, Islamic guidance and counseling ABSTRACT This research aims to examine how interactions and the role of peers contribute to the formation of sanguine personality among students of the Islamic Guidance and Counseling Study Program at STAI Al Furqan Makassar. The college years are a challenging transitional phase, where social interactions, especially with peers, play a crucial role in character formation and the development of students' social skills. The sanguine personality, characterized by cheerful, expressive, and sociable traits, is considered highly relevant to the demands of the profession as an Islamic counselor. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation involving nine students from the 4th and 6th semesters. The research results show that intensive interaction and emotional support from peers can encourage students to be more open, confident, and communicative. In addition, the role of peers also serves as a stimulus in the formation of positive and adaptive character that supports students' readiness as prospective educators in the community. These findings emphasize the importance of creating a supportive social environment on campus to foster balanced personality development 1. INTRODUCTION The world of college becomes a new phase in life filled with various challenges while also opening many opportunities (Muhsin, 2021). Building harmonious relationships with professors and fellow students is one of the important factors in achieving success in higher education. Positive and mutually supportive interactions can have a significant impact, both on academic development and personal growth (Susanto & Kiswantomo, 2020). Peers play an important role in building healthy communication, sharing information, experiences, and enjoyable moments together. Amid the various challenges faced today, interaction among peers becomes very necessary, as they tend to understand, listen, and provide support more easily when someone is experiencing difficulties in their studies. Therefore, in terms of communication, there are important roles involved, such as the level chairperson and secretary, to ensure that the lectures can be coordinated and run smoothly. Role is the behavior expected to be possessed and carried out by someone according to their position or social status in a particular society or group. Role also reflects the responsibilities, duties, and functions of an individual within a social system. EDUSOSHUM Journal of Islamic Education and Social Humanities Vol. 5, No. 2, August 2025, pp. 388-397 ISSN 2776-5229 3892 A person's personality can be formed through the process of communication, which is reflected in their attitudes and behaviors when interacting with their surroundings (Ismail et al., 2025). A person's behavior can develop along with the interactions formed with their social environment through communication. Through this communication process, individuals build relationships that also shape their character and personality (Harapan et al., 2022). The interactions that a person undergoes can shape their personality, influenced by their social environment. Each individual has a unique and diverse personality type, which can be recognized through physiological and biological aspects. The social environment plays an important role in shaping a person's character, personality, and social values. Interaction with peers also influences individual development, one of which is through the process of imitation or emulation of their attitudes and behaviors (Desiani, 2020). Teenagers' lifestyles, such as in terms of dressing, speaking, and behaving, are often influenced by the intensity of their interactions with peers. This happens because most of their time is spent with peer groups rather than with family. In the college environment, especially among students in the da'wah department, this habit is clearly seen through the formation of social groups or communities that serve as their socializing platforms. Each of these groups has its own uniqueness and interaction patterns, reflecting various personality types, such as the sanguine personality known for its cheerful, expressive, and sociable nature. The diversity of characters within this group also shapes the way students socialize and respond to their campus environment. Peer groups are collections of adolescents with relatively equal levels of maturity, sharing similar interests, experiences, and goals, and playing a significant role in shaping individual personalities and values (Ns et al., 2020). Everyone has diverse personalities; some exhibit calm, cheerful, and sociable traits, reflecting the natural character differences among individuals in daily life (Rahma et al., 2024). The combination of a person's attitude, character, way of thinking, and emotional responses forms the foundation for their actions, enabling individuals to adapt and behave according to the norms and values prevailing in their environment (Karadona & Sari, 2025). Personality is a collection of characteristics observable in a person's behavior and becomes a unique identity that distinguishes them from others, reflecting how an individual thinks, feels, and acts in various situations. Personality is a unique pattern of behavior and thought that a person possesses, influencing how they adapt and interact with their surrounding environment (Setiyowati, 2020). The unique traits, styles, and characteristics inherent in an individual are the result of environmental influences that shape them. This uniqueness can also be interpreted as consistency in a person's behavior patterns and way of thinking, which makes them tend to act similarly in various conditions or different situations (Nashihin, 2017). Peer groups play an important role in shaping a student's personality. In the campus environment, each individual has the freedom to determine the social circle or community they wish to make their place of interaction (Amin et al., 2020). Alda et.al (The Role of Peers in Shaping Sanguin Personality) EDUSOSHUM Journal of Islamic Education and Social Humanities Vol. 5, No. 2, August 2025, pp. 388-397 ISSN 2776-5229 3903 Through social interaction, students can be more selective in choosing friends who can provide a positive influence and encourage changes for the better in various aspects of life. The presence of peers is very influential on ac (...truncated)