Background: Achievement motivation and self-esteem are crucial psychological factors in determining students’ learning success, including in Islamic Religious Education (PAI). Purpose: This study aims to examine the influence of these two factors on PAI learning outcomes among students at SMP Negeri 39 Padang. Method: Employing a quantitative approach with multiple linear regression analysis, data were collected through questionnaires and final examination scores in PAI from 113 students. Result: The findings reveal that both achievement motivation and self-esteem have a positive and significant effect on PAI learning outcomes, with self-esteem emerging as the more dominant factor. Conclusion: These results highlight the essential role of teachers in fostering students’ self-esteem and achievement motivation through positive instructional strategies to enhance their academic achievement.
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