Peer Support and Self Efficacy Influence on Independent Study through Learning Motivation

Abstract

Independent study is a crucial aspect in learning process of students. However, the facts said that the difficulty in learning leads the the lost of the students’ learning independence. This study strived for knowing the influence of self efficacy dan peer support on independent study through learning motivation either directly or indirectly. It used correlational data involving 322 students of SMP Negeri in Tulakan Pacitan. The data collection was conducted by using Self Efficacy Scale (GSE) scale, peer support scale, independent study scale, and learning motivation scale. The result of this study showed that learning motivation mediated the influence of self efficacy on independent study, as well as it mediated the influence of peer support on independent study. For future researchers, it is expected to develop this study by adding variable allegedly affecting independent study, such as the interaction between the teacher and school, teacher support, and academic resilience. It is also be conducted by implying research sampling coverage expansion, taking more respondent in the school, or conducting the research more in some school.