THE EFFECT OF SELF-EFFICACY, LEARNING MOTIVATION AND SOCIAL SUPPORT ON ACADEMIC PROCRASTINATION AMONG THE STUDENTS OF UPBJJ-UT OF MAKASSAR: (A STUDY ON THE STUDENTS OF BASIC EDUCATION IN JENEPONTO STUDY GROUP)

Abstract

The problem of this study addresses academic procrastination in students in the study group (also known as pokjar) of Jeneponto and aims to identify the factors by which academic procrastination is influenced within the settings of Jeneponto Pokjar. Taking on quantitative approach in an ex post facto design, the study dealt with a population of 112 students in Jeneponto, from which samples were selected using saturation sampling (census) in which each member of the population was involved. Data were collected from questionnaires that had been tested for validity and reliability. Data analysis fit in both partial and simultaneous regression analysis. Results showed that the effect of self-efficacy on academic procrastination among the students in Jeneponto Pokjar at UPBJJ-UT of Makassar peaked at 27,1%, learning motivation at 59,4, and social support at 32,4%. In simultaneous testing, self-efficacy, learning motivation, and social support accounted for 70,9% of the academic procrastination. Given that the statistical findings were positive and significant both in partial and simultaneous correlations, the implication is obvious; the importance of fostering and improving self-efficacy and learning motivation in order to cope with academic procrastination in students. This study offers recommendations for how to nurture relationships between the university and its students and to enhance students’ self-efficacy through self-development training, such as Student Learning Skill Education (Edukasi Keterampilan Belajar Mahasiswa or EKBM).