Socrates: Journal of Education, Philosophy and Psychology

Vol 2. No 4. (2026)

Articles

The Relationship Between Academic Self-Efficacy and Learning Motivation Among Junior High School Students

Mahdav Viqiyan Sirlani Psychology, Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya, Jakarta, Indonesia
Hema Dayita Psychology, Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya, Jakarta, Indonesia
Andreas Corsini Widya Nugraha Psychology, Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya, Jakarta, Indonesia
Published: 2026-08-02 DOI: 10.63217/socrates.v2i4.325

Abstract

This research is prompted by the phenomenon of low learning motivation and low academic self-efficacy among students in facing academic demands, as well as deviant behaviors in school. This study aims to determine the relationship between academic self-efficacy and learning motivation among junior high school students. The method used in this research is a correlational quantitative approach. The research sample consisted of 59 active students at SMP Bhineka Tunggal Ika, obtained using the total sampling technique. The instruments used were the Academic Self-Efficacy Scale (ASES) and the Academic Motivation Scale (AMS). The results indicated that the majority of students possessed high levels of academic self-efficacy (71.19%) and learning motivation (74.58%). Hypothesis testing confirms a significant positive linear relationship between academic self-efficacy and learning motivation in junior high school students. In conclusion, there is a highly significant positive relationship between academic self-efficacy and learning motivation among junior high school students, proving that these two psychological dynamics are closely intertwined rather than independent.

Keywords

Academic Self-Efficacy Learning Motivation Junior High School Students

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