International Journal of Management, Economic and Accounting
Vol. 3 No. 6 (2025): December 2025

THE INFLUENCE OF PERSONAL FACTORS, INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT, AND MOTIVATION ON STUDENTS’ READINESS TO ENTER THE RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR

Saimara A.M. Sebayang (Unknown)
Maya Macia Sari (Unknown)
Annisa Ilmi Faried (Unknown)
Nor Harlinda Binti Harun (Unknown)
Nisa Ulzannah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the determinants of student readiness to enter the renewable energy sector, emphasizing the influence of personal factors, institutional support, and motivation, as well as evaluating differences in readiness between students at Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin (PTSS), Malaysia, and Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi (UNPAB), Indonesia. The research problem focuses on the extent to which these three factors influence student readiness and the role of institutional differences in shaping work readiness. This study uses a descriptive and explanatory quantitative approach, with 60 final-year students as samples, selected through purposive sampling (30 students from each institution). Data were collected using a Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed through multiple linear regression, t- test, F-test, and coefficient of determination. The results show that personal factors (β = 0.207, t = 2.009, p = 0.041), institutional support (β = 0.254, t = 2.052, p = 0.045), and motivation (β = 0.291, t = 2.073, p = 0.043) significantly affect student readiness, with R² = 0.250. The difference test revealed that motivation (p = 0.025) and student readiness (p = 0.044) were higher at PTSS than at UNPAB, while personal factors did not show significant differences (p = 0.729). These findings emphasize the importance of strengthening motivation and institutional support in improving student readiness to enter the workforce in the renewable energy sector.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJMEA

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

The International Journal of Management, Economic and Accounting is an academic journal published bimonthly. This journal features the latest research in the fields of management, economics, and accounting, covering topics such as strategic management, micro and macroeconomics, corporate finance, ...