Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA (JPPIPA)
Vol 12 No 6 (2026)

The Effect of Self-Concept and Achievement Motivation on Students' Biology Learning Outcomes in Public Senior High Schools

Tri Widya Ramadhani AY (Universitas Negeri Makassar)
Muhiddin Palennari (Universitas Negeri Makassar)
Muhammad Arsyad (Universitas Negeri Makassar)
Firdaus Daud (Universitas Negeri Makassar)
Halimah Husain (Universitas Negeri Makassar)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Jun 2026

Abstract

Quality education plays a crucial role in developing adaptive, innovative, and competitive individuals. In biology learning, students’ achievement is influenced not only by instructional factors but also by psychological aspects, particularly self-concept and achievement motivation. This study aims to examine the effect of self-concept and achievement motivation on the biology learning outcomes of students in public senior high schools in Sidenreng Rappang (Sidrap) Regency.This research used a quantitative ex post facto design. The population consisted of 2,361 students, with a sample of 160 selected through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires and documentation, then analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics, including regression analysis at a 0.05 significance level. The results indicate that self-concept and achievement motivation are generally at a moderate level, while biology learning outcomes are relatively good. Self-concept has a significant effect (R = 0.763; 58.2%), and achievement motivation also shows a significant effect (R = 0.772; 59.6%). Simultaneously, both variables contribute 60.8% (R = 0.780), with achievement motivation being slightly more dominant. These findings highlight the importance of strengthening students’ self-concept and motivation to improve biology learning outcomes through supportive and student-centered learning environments.

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Journal Info

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jppipa

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Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Chemistry Education Materials Science & Nanotechnology Physics

Description

Science Educational Research Journal is international open access, published by Science Master Program of Science Education Graduate Program University of Mataram, contains scientific articles both in the form of research results and literature review that includes science, technology and teaching ...