Available online at: http://journal.uny.ac.id/index.php/jpe Jurnal Prima Edukasia, 11 (2), 247-257 This is an open access article under the CC–BY-SA license. http://dx.doi.org/10.21831/jpe.v11i2.60987 The Effect of Smartphone Uses and Parenting Style on the Honest Character and Responsibility of Elementary School Students Ayi Abdurahman 1 , Kartini Marzuki 2 , M. Daud Yahya 3 , Asfahani 4 , Endah Andriani Pratiwi 5 , Ketlin Aprijane Adam 6 1 Universitas Nusa Putra Indonesia, Indonesia 2 Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia 3 UIN Antasari Banjarmasin, Indonesia 4 IAI Sunan Giri Ponorogo, Indonesia 5 Universitas Jendral Achmad Yani, Indonesia 6 STIE Elfatah Manado, Indonesia *Corresponding Author. E-mail: ayi.abdurahman@nusaputra.ac.id Received: 14 January 2023; Revised: 7 March 2023; Accepted: 13 May 2023 Abstract: This study aims to analyze the effect of parenting and smartphone use on the honest and responsible attitude of Tipar Elementary School students. This study used a quantitative method with a survey method to investigate the relationship between smartphone use, parenting style, and the development of honest character and responsibility among elementary school students. Questionnaires were employed to collect data. The participants in this study were elementary school students. Tipar Elementary School will be chosen as a representative sample, and the sample size will be calculated based on statistical considerations and power analysis. The collected data were examined using relevant statistical techniques. This study reveals that parenting style positively affected students' honest and responsible attitudes by 26.3%. Smartphone use positively affects students' open and accountable attitudes by 24.0%. Parenting style has a positive effect on smartphone use, amounted 19.1%. Parenting parents and smartphones positively influence the honest and responsible mood of Tipar Elementary School students, 34.9%, and other factors influence the remaining 66.1%. As a result, the more positive parents' attitudes toward their children, the more honest and responsible students become. The greater students use smartphones, the better their open mindset and responsibility. Similarly, the better the parenting style and the usage of smartphones, the better students’ honesty, and responsibility. In contrast, the more severe the parenting style and the use of smartphones, the lower the students' open thinking and responsibility would be. Keywords: attitude and responsibility, parenting patterns, use of a smartphone How to Cite: Abdurahman, A., Marzuki, K., Yahya, M. D., Asfahani, Pratiwi, E. A., & Adam, K. A. (2023). The effect of smartphone uses and parenting style on the honest character and responsibility of elementary school students. Jurnal Prima Edukasia, 11(2), 247-257. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.21831/jpe.v11i2.60987 Introduction In recent years, the widespread use of smartphones has become a significant aspect of our daily lives, with individuals of all age groups relying on these devices for communication, entertainment, and information access. While smartphones offer various benefits, particularly in terms of convenience and connectivity, concerns have been raised about their potential impact on children's development, specifically their character and sense of responsibility. Additionally, parenting style has long been recognized as crucial in shaping children's behavior and values. Therefore, comprehending the correlation between the utilization of smartphones, the parental approach, and the cultivation of integrity and accountability in students at the primary level. This study seeks to examine the influence of smartphone use and parenting style on the character development of children. The research aims to