Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Urban Development in Education
The inaugural edition of the Journal of Urban Development in Education (JUDE), Volume 1 Number 1 (2025), presents a range of contemporary studies focusing on educational dynamics within the context of urban or modern development. The articles featured in this issue explore key themes such as peer and romantic relationship patterns among elementary school children, structured cognitive-behavioral interventions to address psychological issues, family financial literacy through nonformal education, and the reinforcement of national values through character education in the Merdeka Curriculum. This issue also highlights the importance of children’s social resilience in urban environments, emphasizing the role of alternative educational strategies in supporting their growth and protection. The contributing authors come from a diverse set of institutions, including Universitas Jambi, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Universitas Islam Bandung, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, and Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Darul Falah.
This publication reflects JUDE’s commitment to promoting adaptive, context-sensitive educational discourse grounded in character development and social well-being within urban settings.



