Jurnal Pendidikan Sains Indonesia (Indonesian Journal of Science Education)
Vol. 14 No. 4: OCTOBER 2026 (In Progress)

Well Being Matters: A Strong Predictor of Biology Learning Outcomes in Senior High School Students

Oktaya Humayroh (Universitas Sriwijaya, Palembang, Indonesia)
Meilinda Meilinda (Universitas Sriwijaya, Palembang, Indonesia)
Elvira Destiansari (Universitas Sriwijaya, Palembang, Indonesia)
Mohd Yahya Fadzli Jusoh (School of Education, ADTEC JTM, Perai, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia)



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Publish Date
11 Oct 2026

Abstract

Student well-being plays a crucial role in academic achievement by helping students manage internal and external stressors. While many studies support a positive correlation between well-being and academic performance, the relationship is not always linear or consistent, warranting further investigation. This study examines the relationship between student well-being and Biology achievement, focusing on cognitive, psychological, physical, and social dimensions. A quantitative correlational method was applied, involving 456 eleventh-grade students from three accredited “A” senior high schools. Data were analyzed using the Spearman Rank correlation test, which revealed a very strong and significant relationship (ρ = 0.862) between well-being and Biology learning outcomes. Students with higher well-being levels tended to perform better academically. Most students fell into the moderate well-being category, indicating general satisfaction and motivation in learning, though not at an optimal level. External factors such as diverse cultural backgrounds and socioeconomic conditions are suspected to influence well-being negatively. These findings underscore the importance of incorporating well-being into educational strategies to enhance learning outcomes, especially in subjects like Biology that demand cognitive and emotional engagement. In conclusion, student well-being is strongly associated with Biology learning outcomes, highlighting its critical role as a factor that should be considered in efforts to improve student academic achievement

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jpsi

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Jurnal Pendidikan Sains Indonesia (Indonesian Journal of Science Education) or JPSI is an international journal dedicated to studying and exploring various matters related to science education, especially technological developments in the field of science based on ethnoscience and local wisdom. JPSI ...