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Psychological Barriers in Science Education: Correlation of Science Anxiety and Academic Performance Muslihah, Fitriyyatul; Rahmat, Adi; Winarno, Nanang
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): August 2025 Issue in Progress
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v14i2.20037

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Science anxiety is a debilitating combination of anxious negative emotion and cognition in the context of science education. This study investigates the relationship between students' science anxiety and their academic performance in science learning at the junior high school level. Employing a quantitative descriptive approach with a survey-based research design, the study gathered data from 109 students aged 12 to 15 years old. The Science Anxiety was used to assess students' levels of anxiety across personal and environmental dimensions. The survey result shown that science anxiety scale scale among junior high school students is 2.31, which both of them considered as low category. The findings reveal a moderate, negative correlation (r = -0.509, p < 0.001) between students' science anxiety and their learning outcomes. This inverse relationship suggests that as students' science anxiety increases, their academic performance tends to decrease. Conversely, lower levels of science anxiety are associated with better learning outcomes. The results highlight the significant impact of psychological factors, particularly anxiety, on students' engagement and achievement in science education.  Based on the students’ answers to open-ended questions, they are feel comfortable when learning science at school because of kind and friendly teacher. On the other hand, students who feel anxious in learning science when they found difficulties to comprehend scientific formulas. The findings provide valuable insights for educators and policymakers to develop targeted interventions and strategies that foster a more positive and inclusive science learning experience for all students.
Analysis of Student Self-Regulation in Differentiated Learning with Atomic Model Material: A Case Study of Junior High School Students Zakiya, Umi Sayidatus; Nurhayati, Nurhayati; Rahmat, Adi; Hamdiyati, Yanti; Winarno, Nanang
Journal of Science Education Research Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): J. Sc. Edu. Research
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/jser.v9i2.70748

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Differentiated learning is one of the learning strategies that can be applied to the Kurikulum Merdeka. This approach is expected to maximize individual progress and create a more positive learning experience. This research aims to determine the profile of students' self-regulation and its relationship to the application of a differentiated learning approach. There were 135 research subjects obtained through a purposive sampling technique with the criteria being that students received learning using a differentiated approach to atomic material models. Data collection used research instruments adapted from the Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI) to measure students' self-regulation, as well as formative assessment scores to determine the scores resulting from the differentiated approach to atomic material models. Based on descriptive analysis and correlation tests using Pearson's product-moment correlation analysis techniques, the results showed that there was no significant positive relationship between the application of a differentiated approach to student self-regulation (p > 0.05 and r = 0.012). However, the self-regulation variable shows a score in the quite good category of 6.67% and the good category of 93.33%. This shows that students' self-regulation profiles tend to be at a good level.
Gender Perspective: Self-Efficacy and Academic Stress of Middle School Students in Science Education Fiandini, Meli; Lepir, Yenika Rambu; Rahmat, Adi; Hamdiyati, Yanti; Winarno, Nanang; Agustin, Mubiar
Indonesian Journal of Teaching in Science Vol 5, No 2 (2025): (ONLINE FIRST) IJOTIS: September 2025
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/ijotis.v5i1.83214

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This research aims to examine the influence of gender on self-efficacy and academic stress in middle school students in science subjects. A quantitative approach using a 40-item questionnaire consisting of measures of self-efficacy and academic stress, each containing 20 items, was administered. This research involved 51 students (consisting of 24 Males and 27 Females) in the ninth grade from private secondary schools in Bandung, Indonesia. Data analysis uses descriptive and inferential statistical techniques using Microsoft Excel and IBM SPSS software. The results showed significant gender differences in self-efficacy and academic stress. Male students show higher levels of self-efficacy than female students, while female students experience lower academic stress. These findings suggest potential interventions to increase self-efficacy and reduce academic stress in science courses, emphasizing gender-specific strategies.
Implementation of Social Emotional Learning to Manage Academic Stress and Its Impact on Senior High School Students' Well-Being in Coordination System Topic Qisthi, Naufalia; Rahmat, Adi; Kusnadi, Kusnadi
Bioscientist : Jurnal Ilmiah Biologi Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025): September
Publisher : Department of Biology Education, FSTT, Mandalika University of Education, Indonesia.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/bioscientist.v13i3.13863

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This study aims to determine the effectiveness of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in managing academic stress and its influence on well-being and conceptual understanding of the coordination system material. This study employs a mixed-methods embedded approach, involving pretests, posttests, and qualitative interviews. The population of this research is senior high school students in one public school in Ciamis Regency. The sample was selected using purposive sampling, in which two classes of grade XI students were chosen based on the consideration that their Biology lesson schedules were relatively similar and their average academic stress scores were nearly equal. These classes were then assigned as the experimental group and the control group. The experimental group underwent SEL intervention, while the control group followed the conventional learning process. Data collection techniques included academic stress questionnaires, conceptual understanding tests, and well-being interviews. The quantitative data were analyzed using paired t-tests and independent t-tests, while qualitative data were analyzed through thematic coding. The results revealed a significant decrease in academic stress (p < 0.05) and improvement in conceptual understanding in the experimental group. The qualitative findings highlighted enhanced well-being in terms of emotional regulation, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills. This study concludes that SEL can be an effective approach to reducing academic stress and fostering holistic development in high school students, and it is recommended for broader implementation in educational practices.
Co-Authors Abdillah , Rasyid Adolf Bastian Agusta, Muhammad Adrian Aldri Frinaldi Ali Azhar Amri, Muhammad Fahriza Anna Fitri Hindriana Arif Sura, Sunarto Arif, Sunarto arizal N, arizal Ashidiq, Rizki Maulana Aznuriyandi, Aznuriyandi Brata, Wasis Wuyung Wisnu Damayanti, Anggia Fitri Dewi Susanti Dharma Satria, Hengky Didik Priyandoko Dr. Riandi Dr. Saefudin Dwika Listihana, Wita Dwika Lodia Putri Eka Cahya Prima Fadillah*, Rofi Wafa Fatkhurahman Fiandini, Meli Gunawan, Syahreza Andika Handayanie, Yunni Hanif, Norfazrin Mohd Hartini, Venty Sugih Heri, Helwen Indrawan, Fery jeki Jeni Wardi Jumarno Juniarti, Mia Angrianan Karimi, Amir Karwatisari, Rina Kurniawan, Luthfiyah Azzahra Kusnadi Lala Septem Riza Lepir, Yenika Rambu Mr Amprasto Mrs Yanti Hamdiyati Mubiar Agustin Muhammad Rasyid Abdillah Muslihah, Fitriyyatul Muslim Muslim Muzzamir Nanang Winarno Ngandoh, Satwika Trianti Nono Sutarno Nurhayati Nurhayati Nuryani Rustaman Oemar, Fahmi Purwati K. Suprapto Putri, Iffa Ichwani Putri, Meirin Dwiningtyas Qisthi, Naufalia Raffila Irawan, Raja Rahmi, Annisa Salsyabila Riandi Riandi Riandi Riki Zaputra Rini Solihat Ririn Handayani Risma Munandar, Rifki Rizqa Anita Rohimah, Tina Rizqiyati Rosinta Septiana, Rosinta Saefudin Saefudin Salsabila, Azura Saputri, Nova Vivi Clara Sepita Ferazona seswandi, agus Sihombing, Rizky Agassy Siti Sriyati Sri Bulan Nasution Sri Redjeki Sunandar, Aris Suwandi, Tri Syahirah, St Syahirah Syahirah, St. Syahsudarmi, Siti Sylva Sagita Tengku Idris, Tengku Topik Hidayat Venty, Venty Sugih Hartini Wahidin, Naufal Rabah Waris Wuyung WB YAYAN SANJAYA Yogi Yunefri, Yogi Yusnidar Yusnidar Zakiya, Umi Sayidatus Zulhendra, Zulhendra