Students‘ Perceptions of Reog Ponorogo Art: Case Study of High School Students in Ponorogo

The Reog Ponorogo art has provided different perceptions for high school students in Ponorogo. This study aims to describe high school students' perceptions of the art of Reog Ponorogo. The research sample consisted of 80 students randomly selected from the overall population. Data were collected through a Likert scale-based closed questionnaire and in-depth interviews with five students to further explore the reasons behind their perceptions. The indicators used in assessing student perceptions are acceptance, attention, involvement, and willingness to participate. Quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods were used. The results showed that most students positively perceive the Reog Ponorogo art. 96,5% of students showed acceptance, 82.5% showed attention, 73,5% showed involvement, and 83% showed willingness to participate. Analysis of the interviews revealed that positive perceptions were influenced by students' personal experiences, such as their knowledge and information, their own and their family's involvement, and their direct observations.