Journal of Education Research
Vol. 7 No. 4 (2026)

Academic Self-Concept and Time Management as Predictors of Social Studies Learning Outcomes in the Merdeka Curriculum: A Study of Grade V Elementary School Students

Bobpy budiatmin (Universitas Adzkia)
Devia Efriza (Universitas Adzkia)
Selma Recilia (Universitas Adzkia)
Yusnawati (Universitas Adzkia)
Hendri (Universitas Adzkia)
ismira (Universitas Adzkia)
Hafiz Hidayat (Universitas Adzkia)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Nov 2026

Abstract

Social studies learning outcomes in elementary school are shaped by psychological and behavioral factors, yet empirical evidence from small-class settings remains limited. This study examined the effects of academic self-concept and time management on social studies learning outcomes, both partially and simultaneously. A quantitative associative predictive study was conducted with 24 Grade V students of SDN 35/III Tambak Tinggi, Indonesia, selected through total sampling. Data were collected via two Likert-scale questionnaires and a social studies achievement test, then analyzed using multiple linear regression following validity, reliability, and classical assumption tests. Results showed that academic self-concept (β = .649, p < .001) and time management (β = .387, p = .010) each positively and significantly predicted learning outcomes. Together, they explained 60.5% of outcome variance (R² = .605), with academic self-concept contributing more substantially. These findings imply that strengthening academic confidence and cultivating time management routines should be integrated systematically into elementary social studies instruction.

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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 ...