College Students In Indonesia Research Articles

Effect of Mindfulness Meditation on Reducing Stress in College Students in Indonesia

Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the effect of mindfulness meditation on reducing stress in college students. Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: Mindfulness meditation significantly reduces stress among college students by enhancing emotional regulation, promoting relaxation, and improving coping mechanisms. Studies show that students practicing mindfulness experience lower levels of anxiety, better academic focus, and improved overall well-being compared to those who do not. Regular meditation fosters greater resilience to stress by encouraging present-moment awareness and reducing overthinking. Additionally, integrating mindfulness programs into college settings can create supportive environments that enhance mental health. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) framework, cognitive appraisal theory & self-determination theory (SDT) may be used to anchor future studies on the effect of mindfulness meditation on reducing stress in college students. Colleges should integrate mindfulness training into orientation programs to help first-year students navigate the academic, social, and emotional transitions of college life. Policymakers should mandate the inclusion of evidence-based well-being programs, including mindfulness meditation, as part of a holistic approach to mental health in higher education.

Examining mobile banking performance among college students in Indonesia

The purpose of this study was to measure the performance of mobile banking by offering an integration from the diffusion of innovation and service convenience models among college students in Indonesia. This study uses a cross-sectional design with a survey study as a data acquisition strategy and the quantitative research type. The questionnaire was completed by 202 respondents from the University of North Sumatra, Telkom Mercubuana, Multimedia Nusantara, Bengkulu, Brawijaya, Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya, Negeri Jakarta, Tarumanagara, Trisakti, and Pembangunan Nasional Veteran, due to their active use of mobile banking. Data analysis used the partial least squares structural equation modeling approach, where the service convenience model was analyzed in the second order and the diffusion of innovation model was analyzed in the first order. The results prove that decision convenience, access convenience, transaction convenience, benefit convenience, and post-benefit convenience are the determining dimensions of service convenience and have a significant positive effect on mobile banking performance. In addition, compatibility also has a significant positive effect on mobile banking performance. However, relative advantage and complexity do not affect mobile banking performance.

Mental Health Conditions and Quality of Life among Online Gambling College Students: A Descriptive Study

The phenomenon of online gambling is widespread among college students in Indonesia. However, little is known about its impact on their mental health and health-related quality of life. This study aimed to examine the mental health and quality of life of college students affected by online gambling. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with online questionnaires distributed to 118 students who had engaged in online gambling within the past 12 months. The Self-Report Questionnaire-20 (SRQ-20) and the 12-Item Short FormHealth Survey (SF-12) were used for assessment. Results showed that Mental ComponentSummary (MCS-12) scores were lower than Physical Component Summary (PCS-12)scores. Respondents reported issues such as sleep disturbances, difficulty enjoying daily activities, fatigue, decision-making struggles, lack of a sense of purpose, feelings of unhappiness and worthlessness, nervousness, and frequent worry. These findings suggest that online gambling may have a harmful effect on students' mental health and overall quality of life.

Reduction of Social Anxiety and Increase in Academic Adjustment through Motivational Enhancement Therapy in Freshmen College students in Indonesia

Academia in college is different from high school because college students will meet people who have different cultures, personalities, points of view, and interests. Personal adjustments are essential for these college students in this different scenario. Not only can it boost social interaction but it will help how to be persistent and resilient in their academic life. Failure to develop personal adjustments could turn the college students into anxiety in their social interaction which freshman students may encounter when they face the changes in their environment and culture. An attempt to increase personal adjustment and decrease social anxiety through Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) is possible. There are five stages used in MET, that are pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. This study used an experimental method with one group of pretest and post-test design which included 100 freshman college students. This research aims to know the effect of MET treatment on reducing social anxiety and increasing personal adjustment in freshman college students in Indonesia. The instruments are the Social Anxiety Scale (La Greca & Lopez, 1998) which consists of 18 items, and the adjustment scale (Haber & Runyon, 1984) which consists of 25 items. The analysis in this study is a paired sample t-test that examines a decrease in social anxiety and an increase in personal adjustment before and after being given MET treatment. The results revealed that MET significantly reduced social anxiety and increased personal adjustment in freshman college students in Indonesia. The results have been discussed and recommendations are given.

Navigating the College Students' Adversities: The Role of Academic Buoyancy and Motivation on Learning Achievement

Understanding the predictor of learning achievement among college students is crucial to adopting the appropriate learning strategy. Academic buoyancy is one of the predictors of learning achievement, playing a vital role in helping students navigate academic setbacks and adversities. However, the previous studies failed to reveal a robust link between the two variables. Therefore, this study aims to explain the nexus between academic buoyancy and students’ learning achievement more clearly by introducing the mediating variable, motivational constructs, which include self-efficacy, persistence, and anxiety. This study involved 493 college students in Indonesia. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was utilized to examine the research hypotheses. The results show that academic buoyancy directly affects learning achievement. Furthermore, motivational constructs (self-efficacy, persistence, and anxiety) significantly mediate the relationship between academic buoyancy and learning achievement. This study contributes to the literature by explaining how academic buoyancy affects learning achievement through motivational constructs as a mediating variable. Furthermore, the university must promote students’ academic buoyancy and motivational constructs by providing counseling services and encouraging students to recognize and address the adversities during lecture activities.

Nutritional Status, Sugar Sweetened Beverage Consumption and Physical Activity Level in Male and Female College Students Living in Dormitory

Introduction: The global prevalence of obesity is on the rise, including in Indonesia. High energy intake from sugar is a growing concern worldwide due to its association with weight gain, tooth decay, and non-communicable diseases. A prior study revealed that 10.9% of Indonesian adults consumed energy from sweetened beverages in excess of the WHO recommendation. This study aimed to assess the consumption of sweetened beverages in male and female college students in Indonesia. Method: The study was conducted at Universitas Indonesia and involved 107 subjects aged 19-21 years who resided in student dormitories. Result: The result found the median BMI in female was higher than male. In female, 3 out of 10 students was overweight-obese, while 1 out of 10 in male. Interestingly, the median daily intake of sweetened beverages significantly higher in male than female; 387 (25–1580) vs 246 (0–762) ml/day (p=0.001). Added sugar content in beverages in males was higher than half of Indonesian recommendation (28.4 [1.9–134.4] vs 19.2 [0–61.1]) which contributed to energy as much as 170.9 (12.4–625.7) kcal/ day or about 8.9% of total energy intake than female (108.5 [0–394.4] kcal/day). Compared to Indonesian guideline, 12% of male subjects consumed added sugar higher than 50 g/day. Simultaneously, 7 out of 10 subjects consumed energy from sweetened beverages higher than 10% of their total energy intake (WHO recommendation). The BMI and prevalence of overweight-obese were higher in female, while the sweetened beverage was higher in male. It might be caused by the physical activity in male was higher than female. Although male had higher energy intake from SSB, their energy output through physical activity balanced with energy input. Conclusion: These finding alerted the university as educational institution should take an action to prevent this issue since the prevalence of overweight-obesity and sweetened beverage consumption has occurred in young age.

Association Between Breakfast and Dysmenorrhea in Female College Students at Faculty of Medicine, Pelita Harapan University

<p><strong>Background:</strong> Breakfast is an activity of eating and drinking that usually takes place after waking up until 9 A.M. and can fulfill 20-25% of daily nutritional needs. Unsupervised skipping breakfast can affect women's ovarian and uterus dysfunction. Dysmenorrhea is one of the diseases that can reduce productivity and quality of life in women. Previous studies have found a high incidence of dysmenorrhea in female college students who didn't have breakfast. Currently, there isn't much data regarding the association between breakfast and dysmenorrhea in female college students in Indonesia.</p><p><strong>Aim:</strong> The aim of this study is to discover the association between breakfast and dysmenorrhea in female college students of Faculty of Medicine at Pelita Harapan University.</p><p><strong>Methodology:</strong> This study is an unpaired analytical comparative categoric design study with a cross-sectional method. Data was collected from 60 college students of Faculty of Medicine at Pelita Harapan University using breakfast questionnaire, WaLLID score for dysmenorrhea, IPAQ-SF and PSS-10 were used to control the confounding variables. The data was analyzed using SPSS 23.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> Among 60 samples were collected, the majority of female college students didn't have breakfast habit by 55%. There are 76.7% of female students who suffer dysmenorrhea, 91.7% have moderate and severe stress levels, 85% have high physical activity, and 70% of female college students have normal nutritional status. The results of the analysis showed that the p value > 0.05 for the association between breakfast with dysmenorrhea.</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> There is no significant association between breakfast and dysmenorrhea.</p>

Promoting Social Inclusion and Mitigating Anxiety in Educational Settings through Self-Esteem: A Multi-Group PLS-SEM Analysis of College Students in Indonesia

This comprehensive study explores the predictive role of self-esteem in relation to anxiety, specifically trait anxiety and state anxiety. The research encompasses 229 college students from a university in Medan, Indonesia, who participated in an online survey. Utilizing Multi-Group Analysis PLS-SEM, the collected data underwent thorough analysis. The outcomes obtained from partial least squares structural equation modeling demonstrate that self-esteem has a negative impact on students' anxiety levels, encompassing both trait anxiety and state anxiety. Furthermore, the structural model was assessed across two distinct gender groups (Group 1: Female; Group 2: Male), and the results indicate the model's consistency across these groups. This study contributes novel insights to the existing literature on anxiety mitigation within educational contexts, particularly among Eastern populations. In conclusion, the findings emphasize the crucial role of self-esteem as a predictor of anxiety among college students in Indonesia. The research highlights a negative association between self-esteem and both trait anxiety and state anxiety. Additionally, by demonstrating the robustness of the structural model across gender groups, the study implies the universal implications of its findings. Overall, this research provides valuable insights for educators and practitioners seeking to address anxiety-related concerns and enhance the well-being of students in educational settings.

The Effect of Social Media Use, Exercise Habits, and Social Support on Mental Health of College Students in Indonesia

Through a quantitative analysis employing structural equation modeling (SEM-PLS), this study examines the complex links between social media use, exercise habits, social support, and mental health among 210 college students in Indonesia. To investigate how these variables interact, descriptive statistics, measurement model evaluation, and structural model analysis were performed. The results highlighted the influence of online interactions on psychological well-being by showing a strong positive correlation between social media use and mental health. Although there was a positive correlation between exercise habits and mental health, it was not statistically significant, suggesting that more research is necessary. Social support has been shown to be a strong indicator of mental health, emphasizing the importance of interpersonal relationships. Validity and reliability of the model were indicated by its fit indices, and path analysis highlighted the importance of these components in influencing mental health outcomes. The results have consequences for programs and laws meant to promote mental wellness among college students.

The role of grit for college students in Indonesia

One of the main foundations for the development of an individual’s quality and potential in all facets of life is education. Moreover, as one of the agents of bringing about positive change, college students must engage in a learning process that involves various roles that are fulfilled both academically and non-academically. College students are expected to be able to maximize every role in the process of successful achievement through grit, which is defined as persistence and passion. This study aimed to conduct a literature review on related studies in order to better comprehend grit and its importance for college students in Indonesia. Furthermore, ten studies that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in the literature review. According to the results of the literature review, there are various roles of grit for college students in Indonesia. These various roles are related to subjective well-being, mindset, flourishing, self-adjustment, stress, academic procastination, academic accomplishment, resilience, coping strategies, and hope in college students. In addition, it was expected that this literature review may provide college students in Indonesia with knowledge concerning the role of grit and how to develop it, as it will have an impact on many aspects of life and success.

EVALUATING DIGITAL LEARNING APPLICATION IN UNIVERSITY SETTING: INDONESIAN STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES, CHALLENGES, AND LEARNING EFFECTIVENESS

The closure of educational institutions due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant shift from traditional face-to-face learning to online activities. This unexpected change has brought about various challenges, issues, potentials, and other factors pertaining to the implementation of online teaching and learning. This research aims to elucidate the learning experiences of college students in Indonesia. A narrative inquiry approach employing written reflections and semi-structured interviews is utilized to investigate the online learning encounters of 23 university students studying at an Islamic education department at UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta Indonesia. The findings of this study reveal that social media platforms have predominantly shaped the landscape of higher education learning experiences for the participating students. Despite admitting to being ill-prepared and facing challenges such as power supply disruptions, unstable internet connections, and limited access to digital devices, the students exhibited a notable enthusiasm for engaging in online learning activities. When sharing their opinions on instructional methods, a majority of them expressed a preference for the traditional face-to-face classroom interaction. These findings underscore the practical need for teachers and relevant stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness of online learning endeavors in Indonesia.

Hubungan Antara Stres Akademik Dengan Perilaku Merokok Pada Mahasiswa

This research is based on the phenomenon of smoking behavior among college students in Indonesia. One of the factors that influence student behavior is academic stress. Academic stress is a condition where students are unable to carry out academic demands. This study aims to determine the relationship between academic stress and smoking behavior in college students. This study uses a correlational quantitative method. The sampling technique used was non-probability purposive sampling. The respondents of this study were 101 students at several universities in Indonesia. The measurement tools used are the Student-life Stress Inventory and Glover-Nillson Smoking Behavior. Data analysis was performed using the Pearson Product-Moment method with the help of SPSS version 25 software. The results revealed that academic stress had a significant positive relationship to smoking behavior (p <.05; r = 0.501). The conclusion from this study the higher the level of academic stress, the higher the smoking behavior

Creative Teaching Strategies to Improve Achievement and Motivation of Higher Education Students in Indonesia

Education is a human need that must always develop according to time. The rapid development in the world of education and technology is a benchmark for the quality of increasing the achievement and motivation of higher education students in Indonesia. Therefore, to improve achievement and motivation to learn, the strategy taken is to make changes in terms of learning which is usually too menotonous now no longer, so as a lecturer must be able to create creative teaching strategies so as to improve the achievement and motivation of college students to learn even better, the strategy is to stop changing the way of learning that has been usually too monotonous. Therefore, as a lecturer must be able to develop creative teaching strategies to be able to improve student learning achievement and strengthen motivation, with a more interesting and fun learning strategy so that students are more enthusiastic about learning. The purpose of this study was to determine creative teaching strategies to improve the achievement and motivation of college students in Indonesia. This research method uses quantitative research methods, where the data is obtained from the results of distributing questionnaires online. The results showed that creative teaching strategies were able to improve student achievement and motivation. From this research, it can be concluded that the application of creative teaching strategies which aims to improve student achievement and motivation to learn has proven to be effective. The limitation of this study is that researchers can only conduct research on teaching strategies when there are many more strategies that can increase student creativity and motivation. The researcher hopes that future researchers can conduct research related to teaching strategies to increase student creativity and learning motivation but by using other strategies. This study also recommends that future researchers make this research a reference in conducting research on improving student creativity and motivation through teaching strategies.

The relationship between digital literacy and heutagogy learning: a pilot study among college students in Indonesia

PurposeThis study aims to describe digital literacy (DL) and heutagogy and examine the relationship between the two.Design/methodology/approachThis study employed a quantitative approach using a survey method. The respondents were students at a college in Indonesia. The respondents were students at a college in Indonesia. Data were collected using a questionnaire distributed to students via a Google form. Furthermore, the data were processed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).FindingsFrom a demographic profile, the study describes that students choose Google to search for information rather than to the library, the most used gadget is a smartphone, the average access to information is 2–7 h per day and the purpose of information access is to do assignments. The results of the statistical tests show there is a relationship between heutagogy learning and DL.Research limitations/implicationsThis study will help policymakers to develop DL in a vocational school.Originality/valueThis research will contribute to the improvement and implementation of heutagogy learning emphasis on a DL case study in Indonesia. This research can assist policymakers in preparing DL skills in heutagogy learning in vocational school. This research will add new literature, methodology and framework on heutagogy learning and DL to library and information management field.

The role of career decision self-efficacy as a mediator of peer support on students’ career adaptability

This study aims to determine the role of career decision self-efficacy (CDSE) as a mediator of the relationship between peer support and career adaptability among college students. Furthermore, students are in a realistic period of career development, but in reality, the level of adaptability is still low because the knowledge and career guidance in Indonesia only start at the college level, or at least high school. This condition makes recent graduates experience confusion in determining careers, thereby affecting their ability to adapt. One of the most influential external factors of career adaptability is peer support, where students spend more time with friends and provide information, career suggestions, emotional support, and being role models to each other. CDSE was selected as a moderator because career adaptability can be enhanced through self-efficacy sources. The participants used were final-year college students in Indonesia (N = 538). Data was then collected using convenience sampling techniques. The instruments used in this study include Career Adapt-Abilities Scale, Career-Related Peer Support, and Career Decision Self-Efficacy-Short Form. The results showed that CDSE fully mediated peer support on adaptability (c = 0.247; p < .001). Furthermore, peer support as an external factor is inadequate to enhance career adaptability. This indicates that internal factors are needed to help students adapt to changes in the working world and career choices. Students who only obtain social support from campus friends regarding career cannot adapt when they lack the confidence to make decisions with the information and knowledge provided.

Connecting the "Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka" and Village Law Policies: Possible Contribution of College Students in Indonesia's Coastal Rural Development

Indonesian college students (mahasiswa) have a long tradition of participating in Indonesia’s rural development. Initiated in early 1971 by three national universities, the Kuliah Kerja Nyata program has served rural development by sending mass college students to participate in rural community service agendas. The ministry of education’s recent implementation of ”Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka” policies has expanded students’ opportunities to experience the learning process outside of universities. On the other hand, contemporary rural policies, through the implementation of Village Law 2014, have established village autonomy, thus creating a new space for various actors to participate and collaborate with the village government to conduct development programs. The paper argues that both policies have simultaneously emerged to connect each agenda, which could establish cooperation related to rural development. Here we intend to track and identify what and how students can participate in the rural development agenda by analyzing two different policies specifically in the east coast community of Lampung Province. It is expected that the policy analysis result could decipher various corridors and regulations that could support college students’ involvement in developing rural Indonesia.&#x0D; Keywords: rural development, higher education, village autonomy

The effectiveness of Moodle among engineering education college students in Indonesia

&lt;span lang="EN-US"&gt;The selection of learning media in accordance with the subject will greatly affect the interest and response of students in attending learning. In addition, during the COVID-19 pandemic, learning is conducted online, many students are not serious and are not interested in attending learning. Therefore, it is necessary to have media or online lecture platforms that can attract students’ attention, so that students can follow and be interested in learning. The purpose of this study was to look into the impact of Moodle on the research methodology performances of college students in Indonesia. Its goal was to investigate college students’ reactions to Moodle as an innovative online platform. This study included 86 Indonesian college students who sat in a single intact group. Based on the quantitative data, the study used a quasi-experimental design and a one-group pretest-posttest design. A test and a questionnaire were used to collect data. According to the study’s findings, Moodle improved Indonesian students’ research methodology performance. Students were excited to use Moodle because of its simplicity, usefulness, and accessibility. Moodle’s effectiveness in other contexts should be investigated in future research. This study confirmed Moodle's dependability in broader contexts.&lt;/span&gt;

Statistical Anxiety from Gender Perspective of State Islamic Religious College Students in Indonesia

This study aims to see the condition of statistical anxiety in terms of the gender of PTKIN students. Considering that State Islamic Religious Higher Education (PTKIN) students generally do not have a strong mathematical background, it is deemed necessary to examine how the statistical anxiety of students who do not have a strong mathematical knowledge is considered. Objective. Statistical anxiety is related to students' view of statistical learning, which is regarded as difficult for those who do not havestrong mathematical background knowledgee. Method. This study is a quantitative study with a comparative design that compares the statistical anxiety of PTKIN students based on a gender perspective. The sample number in this study was 479 respondents from PTKIN from 3 regions of Indonesia, namely the western, central, and eastern parts. The sampling technique used was cluster random sampling from three Indonesia regions. Measurement of statistical anxiety using the Statistical Anxiety Scale (SAS) instrument developed by Pretorius &amp; Norman is divided into three aspects with 17 statements. Result. The results showed differences in statistical anxiety based on the gender perspective of PTKIN students. Conclusion. The difference is due to differences in views between men and women responding to something. Women tend to have a more specific idea of things than men. This causes women tto end to be more anxious than men. Moreover, in general, PTKIN students do not have a strong background of exact knowledge.

ASSESSING SUSTAINABILITY BEHAVIOR AND PARTICIPATION AMONG STUDENTS IN INDONESIAN HIGHER EDUCATION

While natural resources continue to be depleted, the human population continues to grow. It urgently calls for sustainability efforts particularly from youth and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) for their dominance and potential. Hence, this study was aimed at assessing sustainability behavior and participation among college students in Indonesia. The study participants were undergraduates studying in Business School at a private university in Jakarta. An online survey on campus sustainability was employed for data collection. The gathered data were then quantitatively analysed by performing descriptive statistic, percentage, independent sample t test, and linear multiple regression. The findings in this study indicate that students tend to make sustainability efforts more often on things that are easy and inexpensive to do. Another finding is that there is no difference in sustainability behavior between groups of students based on their individual backgrounds. The last finding is the significant effect of student participation in sustainability activities on their sustainability behavior. These findings allow HEIs to navigate their resources and strategies in enhancing their impact on students’ sustainability behavior.

The Influence of Compatibility and Technology Acceptance Model Toward Intention to Use E-Wallet During Covid-19

Since Covid-19, cashless especially e-wallet has become a trend in Indonesia. This was caused by the compatibility between e-wallet with the Indonesian lifestyle primarily when the Covid-19 protocol was applied and also could be used for a continuous purpose. This research was done to analyze the impact of compatibility and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) on the intention to use e-wallets. The technology acceptance model (consisting of perceived ease of use, and perceived usefulness) is used to underpin the research framework. The data collected in this study are from college students who are living in Indonesia and using e-wallet. The measurement will be adapted from previous research in which the reliability and validity are confirmed using pre-testing. SPSS and SmartPLS are used to analyze the data. The output could become a contribution for the development of the TAM model in relation to the intention to use e-wallet among college students in Indonesia. In addition, the result could become an insight to understand consumer behaviors when using e-wallet.