The Impact Of Peer Social Support On Student Stress During Thesis Writing
Study On Students at Institute of Technology and Business Asia Malang
Keywords:
social support, stress, thesis, students, peersAbstract
Introduction/Main Objectives: This study examines how peer social support and stress levels influence students' ability to complete their theses.
Background Problems: Students face significant challenges during their academic journey, including increasing academic pressure and a critical need for social support, particularly during the thesis writing process.
Novelty: The novelty lies in the simultaneous analysis of both factors (peer support and stress) among students in the same year at a private university. This addresses a gap, as most previous studies have examined these variables separately or in broader populations, failing to capture the specific dynamics of final-year thesis writers.
Research Methods: This quantitative study employed a survey method, distributing a questionnaire via Google Form to 35 students actively writing their theses. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression, supported by instrument testing, classical assumption tests, hypothesis testing, and coefficient of determination analysis.
Finding/Results: Peer social support had a positive and significant effect on thesis completion ability. Stress had a negative and significant effect on thesis completion ability. Together, both variables explained 24.8% of the variation in students' thesis writing behavior.
Conclusion: Social support strengthens the thesis writing process, while stress is a significant obstacle. The findings highlight the need to foster a supportive academic environment and implement stress management strategies to optimize thesis completion.
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