Journal of Education and Teaching Learning
Vol 8 No 2 (2026): Journal of Education and Teaching Learning (JETL)

The Nexus of Perceived Test Validity and Test Fairness on Students Mental Well-Being in Learning Outcomes

Dalimunthe, Muhammad Bukhori (Unknown)
Adriani, Deni (Unknown)
Silaban, Dhea Yurike (Unknown)
Sipayung, Rani Selfia (Unknown)
Girsang, Ruhama (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 May 2026

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effect of students’ perceptions of test validity and fairness on their mental well-being in the context of learning outcomes. The background of this study is based on the increasing academic pressure originating from evaluation systems and the importance of students’ psychological well-being as a foundation for effective learning. The approach used is quantitative with a multiple linear regression method. The population of this study is all tenth-grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Silimakuta, with a sample of 32 respondents selected through a non-probability sampling technique. The research instrument is a five-level Likert-scale questionnaire consisting of 18 statement items. The analysis results show that partially, perceived test validity has a significant effect on students’ mental well-being (t stat=5.246 > t table=2.04; sig.=0.000). On the contrary, perceived test fairness does not show a significant effect (t stat=-1.068 < t table=2.04; sig.=0.294). However, simultaneously both variables have a significant effect on students’ mental well-being (F stat=22.435 > F table=3.33; sig.=0.000) with a contribution of 60.7% (R square=0.607). These findings indicate that an evaluation system that is valid and perceived as fair together is able to create a learning environment that supports students’ psychological well-being. Thus, this study emphasizes the importance of designing learning outcomes that not only fulfills psychometric aspects but also pays attention to the emotional and psychological impacts of learners.

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jetl

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Subject

Education Other

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Journal of Education and Teaching Learning (JETL) invites lecturers, scholars, researchers, and students to contribute the results of their studies and research in fields related to education, which include textual and field studies with various perspectives, Education Management, Education Policy, ...