THE EFFECT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL ON ACADEMIC STRESS AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS AT UNIVERSITY X

Sri Rahayu Ramadan (a:1:{s:5:"en_US"s:27:"Universitas Negeri Makassar"})
Ahmad Razak (Faculty of Psychology, Makassar State University, Jl. Raya Pendidikan Makassar, South Sulawesi.)
Astiti Tenriawaru Ahmad (Faculty of Psychology, Makassar State University, Jl. Raya Pendidikan Makassar, South Sulawesi.)

Klasikal: Journal of Education, Language Teaching and Science
Vol 8 No 2 (2026): Klasikal: Journal of Education, Language Teaching and Science (In Progress)

Medical students face high academic pressure and demanding educational transitions, making them vulnerable to academic stress that can negatively impact their well-being and performance. One factor that can help them cope with academic pressure is psychological capital. This study aims to examine the effect of psychological capital on academic stress among medical students at University X. The subjects of this study were 322 students selected using accidental sampling techniques. The measurement instruments used were the academic stress scale and the psychological capital scale, specifically the Academic Psychological Capital Questionnaire (A-PCQ). Hypothesis testing was conducted using simple linear regression analysis. The results showed a significant negative effect of psychological capital on academic stress among medical students at University X. This study concludes that the higher the level of psychological capital possessed by medical students, the lower the level of academic stress they experience. The findings are expected to help medical students at University X and the university recognize that academic stress can be reduced by enhancing students’ psychological capital.