Measurement Models and Predictors of Student Academic Success: A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

Students studying in higher education must have good mental readiness, such as motivation, self-adjustment, self-regulation, and general academic skills in order to be successful in the completion of their studies. But in reality, many students face challenge in completing their study due to psychological problems complete their studies due to psychological problems. The purpose of this study is to examined the various definition and measurement models as well as predictor variables of academic success. The method uses study literature review based on PRISMA guidelines from Scopus indexed international publication data related to academic success. A search of data from Scopus from 2018 – 2022 found 225 articles but only 42 relevant articles for analysis. The results of the study show that academic success is defined as learning achievement, academic achievement, academic performance, academic outcomes which are measured using the academic achievement index (GPA). In addition, academic success is also interpreted as an individual's psychological positive condition in achieving the desired goals in his academics and can be measured using a scale such as the academic success scale or academic success inventory for college students. The predictors of variable academic success that are most often studied are motivation, self-efficacy, grit, resilience, happiness, satisfaction, critical thinking, physical health, and technology.