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Hope and Future Orientation: A Phenomenological Study of Vocational High School Students’ Psychological Dynamics in Yogyakarta Hadi Alhail; Kartika Nur Fathiyah; Adek Cerah Kurnia Azis; Sanita Carolina Sasea; Akram Musthafa; Siti Khofifatul Mardhiyyah; Izzunnazel Achmad Barqiallah; Rangga Octava Raisyabilla; Muhammad Ihsanul Fikri; Muhammad Ridwan
Jurnal Kependidikan : Jurnal Hasil Penelitian dan Kajian Kepustakaan di Bidang Pendidikan, Pengajaran, dan Pembelajaran Vol. 12 No. 2 (2026): June
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jk.v12i2.20041

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This study aims to describe the psychological dynamics of vocational high school (SMK) students in constructing hope and future orientation. A qualitative approach with a phenomenological design was employed to explore the lived experiences of students conducted in a vocational high school setting in Yogyakarta City, Indonesia.  Data were collected through in-depth interviews with eleventh-grade students and limited participatory observation, and were analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). The findings indicate that students’ hope is not understood as an abstract projection of the future, but rather as a concrete life goal oriented toward economic independence and readiness to assume adult roles. Students’ future orientation develops dynamically through processes of internal conflict, adaptation, self-acceptance, and the formation of alternative planning strategies.  The results also reveal anxiety related to work readiness due to limited practical training and inadequate learning facilities. Nevertheless, students demonstrate psychological resilience by maintaining hope and engaging in adaptive efforts to face the future. This study recommends that policymakers evaluate the zoning system and improve practice facilities, and that educational counselors provide early career orientation services.
The Effect of Financial Rewards on Employee Work Motivation: An Experimental Study at SPD Speedometer Automotive Company Sekar Ayu Fajar Pertiwi; Siti Khofifatul Mardhiyyah; Ikhsan Badruz Zaman; Noviani Putri Pratama; Siti Rahmaliya
Eduvest - Journal of Universal Studies Vol. 5 No. 10 (2025): Eduvest - Journal of Universal Studies
Publisher : Green Publisher Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59188/eduvest.v5i10.51413

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In today's highly competitive business landscape, companies must swiftly adapt to changes and ensure that their employees remain motivated to achieve optimal productivity levels. One crucial factor in enhancing work motivation is the implementation of an effective reward system. This study aims to examine the effect of financial rewards on employee work motivation at SPD Speedometer, an automotive company. Employing a quasi-experimental design with a post-test-only control group, the research involved 60 employees divided into two groups: an experimental group receiving financial rewards and a control group receiving none. Work motivation was measured using a scale adapted from George and Jones (2012), covering three indicators: direction of behavior, level of effort, and level of persistence. The data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney test, which revealed a significant difference in work motivation between the two groups, indicating that financial rewards substantially enhance employee motivation. These findings align with reinforcement theory and Herzberg's two-factor theory, both of which identify financial incentives as pivotal extrinsic motivators that drive positive work behavior. The practical implication suggests that a well-structured and equitable financial reward system can serve as an effective managerial strategy to boost employee motivation and productivity, particularly in the automotive industry.