Biosfer: Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi
Vol. 19 No. 1 (2026): Biosfer: Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi

The relationship between self-efficacy and problem-solving ability in biology learning at the senior high school

Maulina, Dina (Unknown)
Wijaya, Agung Putra (Unknown)
Viyanti, Viyanti (Unknown)
Wati, Septiana Media (Unknown)
Rakhmawati, Ismi (Unknown)
Ibrahim, Nor Hasniza (Unknown)
Meriza, Nadya (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Feb 2026

Abstract

This study aims to examine the relationship between self-efficacy and problem-solving ability in the topic of the human reproductive system at the senior high school level (SMA). The research employed a quantitative correlational design. A total of 65 students were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through a self-efficacy questionnaire and an open-ended test to measure problem-solving skills. The data were analyzed using regression analysis, preceded by a Pearson product-moment correlation test at a significance level of α = 0.01, with prerequisite tests applied. The results showed that the self-efficacy of Grade XI students at senior high school in the human reproductive system topic fell within the moderate category as much as 37%, while their problem-solving ability was in the adequate category in 45%. Statistical analysis yielded a significance value (2-tailed) of 0.00<0.01 and a calculated correlation coefficient as much as 0.700> 0.244 this indicates a positive and highly significant relationship between self-efficacy and problem-solving ability, with a strong correlation strength. In conclusion, there was a significant positive relationship between students' self-efficacy and their problem-solving abilities in biology learning, specifically concerning the human reproductive system material.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

biosfer

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

BIOSFER: Journal of Biology Education (BiosferJPB), Journal of Biology Education is published as one of the efforts to publish research results related to Biology education. Biosfer: Journal of Biology Education received research results from various parties oriented to the upgrades of science and ...