Indonesian University Students Research Articles

Attachment and problematic smartphone use among Indonesian college students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a serial mediation model

Attachment and problematic smartphone use among Indonesian college students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a serial mediation model

Examining Students’ Motivation to Continue Using AI-Chatbot for Academic Assignment

This study focuses on the motivations of engaged Indonesian university students who frequently utilize the AI-chatbot to assist them with their academic work. This research modifies Post-Acceptance of Information System Continue model with the ECT (Expectation Confirmation Theory) and TAM (Technology Acceptance Model) to explore constructs to determine what motivates students to continue using the emerging AI-chatbot, namely BING. The findings revealed a positive and substantial correlation between Perceived Information Quality (PEIQ), Confirmation (CON), Perceived Usefulness (PEU), Perceived Enjoyment (PEE), Satisfaction (SAT), and Continue Intention (COI). Confirmation (CON) has a significant impact on how usefulness and enjoyment BING is perceived, which influences Satisfaction and the decision to continue using BING. Confirmation (CON) and Perceived Ease of Use (PEEOU) have no clear correlation with Satisfaction (SAT). Some contributions are discussed in this study, both theoretically and practically.

PARALINGUISTIC FEATURES IN STUDENTS' STORYTELLING WITHIN MULTIMODAL COMMUNICATIONS

This study assessed paralinguistic features in Indonesian university students' contextual interaction during storytelling. Data collection was recorded from respondents' two video-based storytelling performances, while a self-rated questionnaire was distributed to 235 respondents out of 481 undergraduate English education students using simple random sampling. Data analysis used a mixed-methods approach to qualify students' paralinguistic features using the eduistic linguistics annotator (ELAN) and to quantify the paralinguistic features using statistical analyses through the significance of .05. The findings revealed that the ELAN analyzed the contextual interaction among freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The students’ paralinguistic features corresponded with the lexical and semantic evidence, which approached the function of monosyllabic and bisyllabic words, nonverbal expressions, and interpretations. Bodily gesture quantitatively showed moderate category for 44.7% (t = 2.434; p = .016), articulation showed attributable category for 54.0% (t = 3.789; p = .000), facial expression showed moderate category for 61.7% (t = 2.472; p = .014), and voice loudness showed attributable category for 47.7% (t = 4.121; p = .000). Herein, positive and significant attribution were shown by these paralinguistic features towards students' contextual interactions in storytelling for 34.9% with the multiple regressions (F = 7.990, R² = .349, and p < .000). The paralinguistic features empirically address the multimodal communication modes to improve teaching and learning activities.

Comparative Analysis of E-commerce, E-wallet and Friend Environment on Student Consumptive Behavior

General Background: The rise of technology has made online shopping convenient for university students, but this can lead to prioritizing wants over needs, resulting in excessive consumer behavior. Specific Background: This study examines the influence of e-commerce convenience, e-wallet promotions, and peer environments on the consumptive behavior of accounting and management students at Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, addressing conflicting findings in previous research. Knowledge Gap: Previous studies yield inconsistent results regarding the impact of e-commerce ease on consumptive behavior and lack comprehensive analysis on e-wallet promotions and peer influence. Aims: The research aims to evaluate how these variables affect consumptive behavior and to identify differences between accounting and management students. Results: Findings indicate that e-commerce convenience does not affect accounting students but does influence management students. E-wallet promotions and peer environments significantly impact both groups, with notable differences in their effects. Novelty: This study enhances understanding of consumer behavior among Indonesian university students by emphasizing the varying impacts of technological and social factors. Implications: Insights from this research can guide e-commerce platforms and e-wallet providers in crafting targeted strategies that promote responsible consumerism among students. Highlights: E-commerce convenience significantly affects management students' consumptive behavior but not accounting students. E-wallet promotions and peer environments positively influence consumptive behavior in both student groups. The study highlights differences in the impact of promotional strategies and peer dynamics on students' shopping habits. Keywords: Ease of E-Commerce, E-Wallet Promotions, Peer Influence, Consumptive Behavior, Friend Environment

Digital Versus Print: Unpacking Indonesian University Students' Perceptions of English Language Learning

Due to technological advances, English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students who previously relied on printed books have switched to digital books. Higher education is, therefore, one of the levels of education currently one of the most heavily touched by digital technologies. This study aims to determine Indonesian students' perceptions regarding using digital books in reading classes. 127 students from a private university in Indonesia took part in this research. This type of research was a mixed-method design that used a five-point Likert Scale survey and semi-structured interviews to improve and support the results of the previous quantitative methods. The conclusion of this study covers students' past experiences, usefulness, preference for digital books vs. printed books, and English learning with digital books. In terms of students’ past experiences, 84% of students have read digital books on computers or tablets, and 92% always use their phones. Moreover, in terms of usefulness, the interviews showed that many participants did not know the highlighting and note-taking features of the digital book. 64% of students prefer digital books, but some interviewees prefer printed books with some justification. In addition, 88% said digital books helped them learn English, especially in reading class, supported by interviews with several participants who said they were better at learning vocabulary from the digital book.

Strategic Management of Hybrid Counseling: A Novel Approach to Addressing Quarter-Life Crisis Among University Students in Indonesia

This study aims to analyze the Hibryd Counseling Service (Islamic counselling) strategy to effectively prevent Quarter Life Crisis and prepare students who become agents of change for a better direction in college. Using interview, observation, and documentation methods, this study seeks to obtain data on the phenomenon of quarter-life crisis and the new approach. The data sources include critical stakeholders in the guidance and counselling laboratory. Data analysis was carried out through data transcription, coding, and categorization. The study results indicate that Islamic counselling is valuable in guiding individuals to overcome quarter-life crises by aligning psychological and spiritual aspects. Islamic counselling significantly contributes to helping individuals overcome quarter-life crises with a holistic approach involving spiritual, psychological, and social factors. Integrating Islamic values in counselling forms a solid framework to support young individuals facing life challenges. These findings provide important insights related to the effectiveness of the Islamic counselling approach in overcoming quarter-life crises through the integration of spiritual, psychological, and social values.

Leveraging ChatGPT to enhance students’ writing skills, engagement, and feedback literacy

The rapid development of technology has dramatically increased the use of AI chatbots in English Language Teaching (ELT). This research investigates the role of AI chatbots in English as Foreign Language (EFL) students’ writing by addressing the following three main goals: (1) to measure how AI chatbots affect students' writing learning outcomes, (2) to evaluate their impact on writing feedback literacy and engagement, and (3) to explore how students use AI chatbots to improve these areas. Fifty Indonesian university students undertaking an Economic English course participated in this mixed-methods study, divided into an experimental group and a control group, each with 25 students. Data collection instruments included tests, questionnaires, and interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed statistically, while qualitative data were examined through thematic analysis. The findings revealed that the experimental group using AI chatbots showed significant improvements in writing outcomes. Additionally, this group demonstrated notable advancements in both writing feedback literacy and engagement. Students employed various strategies such as interactive writing practice, personalized learning plans, guidance on reading materials, acting upon feedback, peer feedback, gamified learning, and community building to enhance these areas. These results advance our understanding of the role of AI chatbots and inform instructional strategies in ELT.

Socio-Demographic Determinants of Insurance Literacy among University Students in Indonesia

Introduction/Main Objectives: This research aims to investigate the level of insurance literacy among economics and business students and identify the socio-demographic factors impacting the level of insurance literacy. Background Problems: Low insurance literacy has long been identified as the cause behind the weak insurance penetration growth in Indonesia. College students area potential market for the development and deepening of the insurance sector. Novelty: However, hardly any studies have been published that assess the insurance literacy of university students in Indonesia. This study also presents a unique view of students’ insurance knowledge across different universities in Indonesia, providing an understanding of the factors contributing to their literacy level. Research Methods: We conduct the commonly applied ordinary least squares test on the survey data collected using stratified random sampling. Findings/Results: The test results conclude that students from universities in Java, who have mothers who graduated from college, come from middle-income families, and live in Java have significantly higher insurance literacy levels compared to the rest of the students. However, gender and residency do not seem to significantly impact insurance literacy. Conclusion: Our study shows that socio-demographic factors influence university students’ level of insurance literacy. These findings provide valuable information for policymakers and insurance firms to target this potential market with their insurance products.

The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy and Academic Achievement Among Indonesian College Students

The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy and Academic Achievement Among Indonesian College Students

Examining Indonesian College Students’ Behavioral Intention of Using Moodle App for E-Learning Platform

Examining Indonesian College Students’ Behavioral Intention of Using Moodle App for E-Learning Platform

Self-Esteem Matters: Examining its Impact on Academic Achievement in the Context of Gender and Age Diversity in Higher Education

Self-esteem plays a crucial role in shaping academic achievement among university students. This study investigates how self-esteem, gender, and age influence academic performance, particularly within the Indonesian context. Despite extensive global research, there needs to be more understanding of these dynamics among Indonesian university students. The study explores the relationships between self-esteem, gender, age, and academic achievement, identifying significant predictors and differences. A quantitative survey design was employed to gather data from 309 students across 12 Central Java, Indonesia universities. Data collection was executed through online surveys distributed via WhatsApp and Facebook. Data analysis was performed using Pearson correlation and multiple regression techniques with SPSS. The findings confirm that self-esteem significantly impacts academic achievement, establishing it as a strong predictor of academic success. While gender differences in self-esteem were notable, age did not significantly affect self-esteem. Interestingly, no significant gender gaps in academic performance were observed, though academic achievement varied across age groups. These conclusions suggest that enhancing self-esteem could improve academic outcomes. This research contributes to the global understanding of self-esteem dynamics, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions in educational settings. The insights gained can inform educators and policymakers in developing strategies to support students' academic success in Indonesia.

Evaluation of the psychometric properties of the homophobia scale in religious-based university students in Indonesia

This study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the homophobia scale in students attending religion-based universities in Indonesia. This research is important as homosexuality is a controversial issue in the country and is still a topic of debate. The Homophobia Scale is a tool that assesses attitudes towards homosexuality through 17 items measuring positive affirmation, negative cognition, and the perceived threat of homosexual behavior. The scale was adapted for the Indonesian context, which is predominantly religious, based on The Heterosexual Attitudes Towards Homosexuality (HATH) Scale and Items, originally translated by bilingual experts. The translated scale was then reviewed for content by psychologists and communication experts, and field-tested for reliability and validity. Data from 327 students aged 18–35 from both state and private religion-based universities were analyzed using Rasch model analyses, including principal component analysis (PCA), reliability analysis, and differential item functioning (DIF) assessment. The study found that the homophobia scale accounted for 42.4 % of the raw variance, indicating its unidimensionality. The scale demonstrated an acceptable level of personal reliability and excellent reliability for individual items. Results revealed significant demographic effects, with age and study program showing more differential item functioning (DIF). Male students were more tolerant towards homosexuals than females. Additionally, students at state universities tended to be more tolerant but held negative views of homosexuality when associated with AIDS. In conclusion, the homophobia scale assessed in this study exhibits promising construct validity and sufficient psychometric properties. The findings indicate that negative stigma towards homosexuals and homophobia still persist among students at religion-based universities in Indonesia, despite limited interaction with homosexuals.

Financial Literacy and Digital Literacy To Awareness of Investment Scams Among Indonesian College Students

Financial Literacy and Digital Literacy To Awareness of Investment Scams Among Indonesian College Students

Self-Instruction Techniques to Reduce Academic Procrastination among Indonesian University Students

Academic procrastination is the behavior of postponing completing academic assignments until the next time and replacing them with other enjoyable activities. This research aims to examine the success of self-instruction technique interventions in reducing academic procrastination experienced by students in Central Java. This research used a group one-group test experimental design. The data collection method uses a scale based on aspects of academic procrastination proposed by Steel (2007), namely Perceived time, Intention-action gap, Emotional distress and Perce, and ability. The subjects in this research were twenty students who showed high academic procrastination behavior based on the academic procrastination scale. The collected data were then analyzed using a parametric test with the T-test technique. The analysis results showed a significance value of 0.000 (p<0.05) which means that there was a decrease in academic procrastination behavior after being given an instruction technique intervention. So it can be concluded that the self-instruction technique is effective in reducing the level of student academic procrastination.

Enhancing Indonesian EFL Learners’ Speaking Skills through Digital Storytelling based on Local Folktales

This study investigates the effectiveness of enhancing Indonesian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners’ speaking skills through digital storytelling grounded in local folktales. The study, which was conducted among first-year university students at Universitas Bumi Persada consisting of 8 people, used a case study. The information was gathered by observing the lecturer who integrated both digital storytelling and local folktales into her instruction in the classroom. To gain more comprehensive data and in-depth information, students were also interviewed regarding their experiences and opinions. The study explores the integration of digital storytelling techniques with traditional local folktales to foster speaking proficiency among EFL students. The research intends to provide significant insights into creative language teaching methodologies by leveraging technology and local culture. The findings show that digital storytelling has a considerable impact on students' speaking ability, providing light on the possibilities of adding culturally rich narratives into language teaching. This study adds to the pedagogical discourse by highlighting the potential of digital storytelling as a catalyst for enhancing speaking abilities, particularly among EFL university students in Indonesia.

Impact of Social Environment, Financial Education, and M-Banking Features on Impulsive Buying Behavior Among Indonesian University Students

Impact of Social Environment, Financial Education, and M-Banking Features on Impulsive Buying Behavior Among Indonesian University Students

Mental health of Indonesian university students: U.K. comparison and relationship between mental health shame and self-compassion.

Mental health of Indonesian university students: U.K. comparison and relationship between mental health shame and self-compassion.

Literacy Practices of Indonesian College Students Participating in One Semester Off-Campus Program

Although there is a growing consensus in research that literacy practices can inform growth in literacy competence, there remains a dearth of studies explaining what and how Indonesian college students interact with texts in off-campus contexts. The objectives of this study are two folds: (1) to identify types of literacy practices carried out by Indonesian undergraduate students; and (2) to study the differences in use of the literacy practices between high rating and low rating students. As many as 200 Indonesian undergraduate students participated in this study. They were asked to complete an online questionnaire of literacy practices and a self-assessment. Principal Component Analysis were employed to analyze data for the first research question. T-test analysis was performed to answer the second research question. We found that there are 8 factors treated as posteriori categories of students’ literacy practices off campus, including professional-related literacy practices, academic-related literacy practices, knowledge-generating literacy practices, self-regulated literacy practices, leisure literacy practices, transactional literacy practices, and course-related literacy practices.. The t-test analysis showed that there are significant differences in use of literacy practices in the four first factors between high rating and low rating students. This is because high rating students typically engaged in reading and writing activities that support success of their college program. These findings indicate that determining effective interventions is pivotal to improve literacy skills of Indonesian college students that tap into their structure of literacy practices out of campus.

Communication anxiety as barrier: extending theory of planned behavior on student intention to participate in synchronous online learning

Purpose Student in-class participation is a crucial aspect in the learning process, including in synchronous learning process. Several variables may hinder students from actively participating in synchronous learning including communication anxiety. As behavior, student in-class participation can be modeled using theory of planned behavior (TPB) with communication anxiety as barrier variable. The current study aims to investigate student decision-making process to actively participate in synchronous online learning using TPB frameworks and examine the effect of communication anxiety as part of extended TPB. Design/methodology/approach This was quantitative nonexperimental research conducted by gathering cross-sectional data through electronic survey. A total of 1,009 Indonesian college students voluntarily participate in the survey. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data and test the hypothesis. Findings The results indicate that there was significant and positive effect between TPB-related variables: (1) attitude, (2) subjective norms, (3) behavioral control, (4) intention and (5) behavior. Communication anxiety, as an additional variable in the extended model, shows significant and negative effects on behavioral control and active participation behavior. However, the communication anxiety indicates insignificant effect on students’ intention to participate in online synchronous learning. The findings support the evidence that students’ intention to actively participate in synchronous learning can be described using TPB and communication anxiety hinders student to actively participate in synchronous learning. Originality/value The paper extends TPB on student active participation. Prior research limited to original theory of planned behavior (TPB) on student in-class and massive open online course (MOOC) participations, whereas the current research includes communication anxiety as additional variable on extended TPB to understand students’ intention to actively participate in synchronous online learning.

Determinant Factors of Academic Stress: A Study of First-Year University Students in Indonesia

Academic stress can reduce academic performance in first-year university students. Based on theoretical studies and previous research, three factors are predicted to influence academic stress: academic self-efficacy, life satisfaction, and happiness. This study analyzes the correlation of academic self-efficacy, life satisfaction, and happiness with first-year university students' academic stress. This research uses a quantitative approach with correlational methods and path analysis. The participants in this research were 720 first-year university students in Indonesia. The research instruments used were the Academic Self-Efficacy Scale, Life Satisfaction Scale, Happiness Scale, and Academic Stress Scale. Research data was collected online and then analyzed using the partial-least squares-structural equation model (PLS-SEM) technique. The results of this study show that life satisfaction and happiness are negatively and significantly correlated with first-year university students' academic stress. Furthermore, this research shows that happiness is the most determinant factor for academic stress, so it acts as a mediator in the correlation of academic self-efficacy and life satisfaction with first-year university students' academic stress. These three factors must be considered to reduce first-year university students' academic stress.