Abstract
This research investigates the effects of the adversity quotient introduced by Paul G. Stoltz on students achievement motivation, student learning autonomy and student performance. The study was conducted through an online survey with 218 participants from selected students of two Islamic senior high school in Indonesia. Data and information gathering from respondent analyzed by partial least square structural modelling using SmartPLS. This research revealed that adversity quotient were significant constructs affected on students achievement, students learning autonomy and student performance. This research opens a new paradigm for studying the adversity quotient and its implication for other educational aspects.
Highlights
An adversity quotient is a person's ability to manage difficulties and transform obstacles into opportunities
This study aims to determine the effect of adversity quotients on student performance, learning autonomy, and learning achievement
The results showed that the adversity quotient has a composite reliability of 0.811, student performance 0.786, student learning autonomy of 0.789, and student achievement motivation of 0.836 Table 1
Summary
An adversity quotient is a person's ability to manage difficulties and transform obstacles into opportunities. The adversity quotient is one factor that affects a person's success since it correlates positively with a person's performance. A person who has a high adversity quotient will have high performance. People without adversity quotients will always depend on others, especially parents, peers, and others (Hurlock, 2000). They cannot take initiative and struggle greatly when confronting challenges. Adversity quotients has an impact on the possessor's performance, autonomy, and achievements. Success can be measured by one's ability to face difficulties in life (Stoltz, 2005), including flexibility, perseverance, and the ability to face problems in their duties and work. People who can solve problems more effeciently can control the situation and have a higher chance of success (Phoolka and Kaur, 2012)
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