Student academic hardiness: descriptive analysis and its relationship with individual characteristic
Abstract
This study aims to analyze students' academic hardiness and examine its differences based on individual characteristics as well as its relationship with academic achievement. This research employed a quantitative approach with a descriptive and correlational design. The participants consisted of 103 students selected using accidental sampling. Data were collected using a Likert-scale questionnaire measuring the dimensions of commitment, control, and challenge. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, independent sample t-test, one-way ANOVA. The results showed that students’ academic hardiness was categorized as high. However, there were no significant differences in academic hardiness based on gender and semester. In addition, no significant relationship was found between academic hardiness and academic achievement (GPA). These findings indicate that academic hardiness is an important psychological resource in dealing with academic pressure, but it does not directly determine students’ academic success. This study implies that the development of academic hardiness needs to be systematically implemented through psychological and educational interventions to support students' academic success.
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