Academia Open
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): December

Self Efficacy Associated with Academic Boredom among Adolescent Santri: Efikasi Diri yang Berkaitan dengan Kebosanan Akademik di Kalangan Remaja Santri

Abdul Aziz (Program Studi Psikologi, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)
Eko Hardi Ansyah (Program Studi Psikologi, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Dec 2025

Abstract

General Background: Academic boredom is a negative emotional condition frequently experienced in educational environments and is associated with reduced engagement and learning difficulties. Specific Background: Students in Islamic boarding schools often encounter dense and repetitive academic and daily activities, potentially contributing to academic boredom among adolescent santri at Al Fattah Sidoarjo. Knowledge Gap: Previous studies have examined self-efficacy and academic boredom across different educational contexts; however, limited research specifically investigates this relationship among junior and senior high school santri within Islamic boarding school settings using correlational analysis. Aims: This study aims to examine the relationship between self-efficacy and academic boredom among adolescent santri at Al Fattah Sidoarjo. Results: Using a quantitative correlational design, data were collected from 183 santri selected through proportionate stratified random sampling. Measurement utilized Likert-based psychological scales with reliability values of 0.880 for self-efficacy and 0.850 for academic boredom. Pearson product-moment correlation analysis revealed a significant negative relationship between self-efficacy and academic boredom (r = -0.231; p = 0.002). Most participants demonstrated moderate levels of both self-efficacy and academic boredom. Novelty: This study provides empirical evidence of the association between self-efficacy and academic boredom among santri across multiple educational levels within a boarding school context. Implications: The findings suggest the importance of developing programs targeting self-efficacy development and instructional strategies to address academic boredom and support student learning experiences in Islamic boarding schools. Highlights: Higher Confidence in Personal Academic Capability Corresponds With Reduced Learning Fatigue Tendencies. Majority of Participants Demonstrated Moderate Psychological Competence and Learning Disengagement Levels. Statistical Testing Confirmed a Significant Inverse Association Between the Examined Variables. Keywords: Self-Efficacy, Academic Boredom, Adolescent Santri, Islamic Boarding School, Correlational Study

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acopen

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Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Academia Open is published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo published 2 (two) issues per year (June and December). This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. This ...