Optimization of Personal Grooming and Attitudes for Hospitality Internship Preparation at SMKN 2 Sukawati
Article Sidebar
Page Numbers:
649-663
Digital Object Identifier:
10.58578/ijecs.v3i3.6135
Viewed: 606 times
Downloaded: 337 times
LYAS Publisher cordially invites qualified professionals to serve as Editors or Reviewers. Your expertise will make an important contribution to maintaining and strengthening the academic quality of our publications. Interested applicants are kindly requested to complete the application form at the following link: Editors & Reviewers
Please feel free to contact us if you need any further information about the submission process or if you have any additional questions.
Authors:
Ni Luh Sudarmini1*, I Gede Sutarya2, I Nyoman Kiriana3 
Copyright :
Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication.
Main Article Content
Abstract
This study addresses the limited research on the impact of Field Work Practice (Praktik Kerja Lapangan, PKL) on the development of students' personal attitudes and physical appearance, despite PKL’s critical role in preparing vocational high school students for professional environments. The objective of this study is to analyze the influence of PKL on behavioral changes, specifically in areas such as discipline, cooperation, responsibility, appearance, and communication. Employing a quantitative research design, the study involved 60 vocational high school students in Indonesia, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using structured observation sheets and teacher evaluation questionnaires administered before and after the PKL period. Descriptive statistics and comparative analysis techniques were used to analyze the data. The findings indicate a significant improvement in students’ attitudes and physical appearance following their PKL experiences. Notable enhancements were observed in indicators such as neatness, politeness, initiative, and responsibility. These outcomes align with experiential learning theories, which emphasize the value of real-world engagement in fostering student development. The study concludes that PKL is instrumental in character formation and the enhancement of practical skills, affirming the importance of integrating workplace-based learning into vocational education curricula. Theoretically, the study contributes to the expanding body of literature on experiential learning and character development in vocational education. Practically, it provides valuable insights for educators and policymakers to strengthen the design, implementation, and evaluation of PKL programs. Future research is recommended to explore the varied impacts of PKL across different industry sectors and to include more diverse samples for broader generalizability.
Citation Metrics:
Downloads
Article Details
Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
References
Andriani, W. (2023). Factors Influencing Local Government Financial Performance. Ekonomi, Keuangan, Investasi Dan Syariah (EKUITAS), 4(3), 951–959. https://doi.org/10.47065/ekuitas.v4i3.3094
Andriani, W., Ananto, R. P., Zahara, & Aprila, D. (2023). The Influence of Financial Literacy and Educational Background on the Financial Governance of Nagari Owned Enterprises. Ilomata International Journal of Tax & Accounting, 4(4), 742–754. https://doi.org/10.52728/ijtc.v4i4.928
Aprila, D., Andriani, W., & Ananto, R. P. (2023). Financial Management of Nagari Owned Enterprises (BUMNAG) and Its Impact on Community Welfare. Jurnal Akuntansi Bisnis, 16(2), 210–225. https://doi.org/10.30813/jab.v16i2.4461
Bawica, I. M. (2021). The University Internship Program and its Effects on Students’ Employability Readiness. International Journal of Academe and Industry Research, 2(3), 86–101. https://doi.org/10.53378/348731
Chaudhuri, M. R., Deb, M. D., Meiselbach, M. R., & Nair, M. A. (2022). Training for Employee Grooming : Reflections on the Hospitality Industry. American Research Journal of Business and Management, 8(1), 9–13. https://doi.org/10.21694/2379-1047.22003
Farmaki, A. (2018). Tourism and hospitality internships: A prologue to career intentions? Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education, 23, 50–58. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhlste.2018.06.002
Galbraith, D., & Mondal, S. (2020). The potential power of internships and the impact on career preparation. Research in Higher Education Journal, 38(1), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.4859/ABBRI.1084bvi37
Ismail, N. S., Mertasari, N. M. S., & Widiartini, N. K. (2025). The Impact of Problem-Based Learning and HOTS Based Formative Tests on Critical Thinking. International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences, 3(1), 26–46. https://doi.org/10.58578/IJHESS.v3i1.4296
Istiqomah, N. A., Fara Sansabilla, P., Himawan, D., & Rifni, M. (2020). The Implementation of Barcode on Warehouse Management System for Warehouse Efficiency. Journal of Physics. Conference Series, 1573(1), 12038. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1573/1/012038
Plaza II, O. N., & Sual, R. J. (2017). Student Internship Program of the Philippines and 21st Century Competencies: Basis for the Improvement of On-the-Job Training. Liceo Journal of Higher Education Research, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.7828/ljher.v13i1.1009
Qu, H., Leung, X. Y., Huang, S. (Sam), & He, J. (2021). Factors affecting hotel interns’ satisfaction with internship experience and career intention in China. Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education, 28(1), 100311. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhlste.2021.100311
Rodriguez, V. A., & Darroca, J. F. (2024). Internship Performance and Employability Skills of Hospitality Management Students: Basis for Enhancement Program. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations, 7(2), 461–468. https://doi.org/10,084/IJIRI.494vi840
Rosalina, E., Andriani, W., Santi, E., & Rahmi, A. (2022). Household financial management with personality factors and locus of control through mental budgeting. Economics, Business, Accounting & Society Review, 1(3), 132–141. https://doi.org/10.55980/ebasr.v1i3.41
Sabirin, A. S., Munawaroh, M., & Are, R. La. (2018). Is Internship Program Impact Career Development Perception? Empirical Study on lSGUr Hospitality Students. Advances in Economics, Business and Manegement Research (AEBMR), 52(2), 95–109. https://doi.org/10.2991/ictgtd-18.2018.13
Sihombing, I. H. H. (2021). The influence of individual factors on hospitality students’ internship satisfaction: The mediation role of perceived importance. Global Business and Finance Review, 26(1), 9–21. https://doi.org/10.17549/gbfr.2021.26.1.9
Soffi, M. N. E., & Mohamad, S. F. (2021). Strategizing Hospitality Internship for Effective Implementation: Perspectives of Internship Coordinators. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 11(4). https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v11-i4/9843
Suardika, I. M. D., Pujawan, I. G. N., & Divayana, D. H. (2025). Effect of Problem-Based Learning with Interactive Animation Videos on Math Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking Skillstype. International Journal of Education, Management, and Technology, 3(1), 13–29. https://doi.org/10.58578/IJEMT.v3i1.4320
Sugiyono. (2024). Metode Penelitian Kuantitati, Kualitatif dan R&D. Bandung: Alfabeta.
Tabbada, J. A. L., Gumarac, K. C. R., Libon, J. O. G., Ticala, V. B., & Borbon, N. M. D. (2023). Internship Experience and Challenges of Hospitality Management Students in Batangas State University. International Journal on Hospitality and Tourism Research, 2(4), 66–75. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.22803.28966
Trinidad, C. Q. (2020). Implementation of the student internship program in the Philippines: The BSc in hospitality management program of host training establishments in the National Capital Region. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 9(2), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.0484/AJHTL.10.475vi294
Zopiatis, A., Papadopoulos, C., & Theofanous, Y. (2021). A systematic review of literature on hospitality internships. Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education, 28, 100309. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhlste.2021.100309