Journal of Education Research
Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): in Progress

Maintaining Academic Resilience Among Senior Students: Strategies for Overcoming Thesis Writing Challenges

Ismaul Fitroh (Universitas Negeri Gorontalo)
Moh. Imron Rosidi (Universitas Negeri Gorontalo)
Renol Hasan (Universitas Negeri Gorontalo)
Tonny Iskandar Mondong (Universitas Negeri Gorontalo)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 Aug 2026

Abstract

Thesis writing is a crucial academic milestone that students must complete as a requirement for earning a bachelor's degree. However, this process frequently poses significant challenges due to academic and psychological obstacles that affect students' motivation and academic progress. This study aims to identify the challenges faced by senior students and the strategies they employ to maintain academic resilience during the thesis writing process. A qualitative approach with a descriptive research design was adopted, conducted within the History Education Program at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Gorontalo State University. Informants were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected via observation and interviews, then analyzed using an interactive analysis model. Findings reveal that students encounter difficulties in selecting research topics, understanding methodology, accessing scholarly references, and managing psychological stress. Strategies employed include effective time management, active consultation with academic advisors, seeking social support, and sustaining self-motivation. These findings underscore the importance of strengthening academic resilience to support successful thesis completion.

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Journal Info

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jer

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Subject

Humanities Education Mathematics Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Education Research is a peer-refereed open-access journal which has been established for the dissemination of state of the art knowledge in the field of education. This Journal is published for time per year at March, June, September and December by Perkumpulan Pengelola Jurnal PAUD ...