International Journal of Education and Sosiotechnology (IJES)

LECTURER SUPPORT AND ACADEMIC BURNOUT: BASIC PSYCHOLOGICAL NEED SATISFACTION AS A MEDIATOR

Meilani Rohinsa — 2024-07-12

The first year of college education is the most stressful year for students, because of the many stressors they must face. If this stress condition occurs repeatedly and cannot be overcome, then students will experience academic fatigue or what will later be termed academic burnout. This research will test whether basic psychological needs satisfaction acts as a mediator in the relationship between lecturer support and academic burnout. 315 first year students were used as respondents in this study with an age range of 18-22 years (mean age = 19.3 years). The measuring instruments used are the School Burnout Inventory, Basic Need Satisfaction in General Scale, Teacher Support Questionnaire. The three measuring instruments have been tested for validity and reliability, with good and reliable categories. The collected data was analysed using Structural Equation Modelling. The results of this research show that basic psychological needs satisfaction can mediate the relationship between lecturer support and academic burnout, so it is recommended that higher education institutions pay attention to lecturer support in the form of autonomy, structure and involvement to meet the basic psychological needs of students, especially first year students. Where basic psychological needs in students are needed to reduce the occurrence of academic burnout in first year students.

THE SCALE OF COMPETENCY IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT AMONG MSMES IN INDONESIA

Maya Malinda — 2024-07-13

The growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is recognized as a vital catalyst for economic growth in developing nations, such as Indonesia. Universitas Kristen Maranatha, one of the universities in Indonesia, plays a role in enhancing the entrepreneurial competence of MSME entrepreneurs. The purpose of this research is to identify the fundamental competencies needed by MSME owners to grow their companies and successfully navigate the present business challenges. The current issue is the lack of entrepreneurial competence among many MSME entrepreneurs, which is a crucial factor for the success of MSMEs and a competitive advantage in the face of business competition. The research employs the Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) method to identify dimensional factors that arise from a set of indicators. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) is used to evaluate the validity of MSME entrepreneurial skills in Indonesia, while Cronbach Alpha is used to analyze the reliability of indicators. The research findings indicate that MSME owners possess competence in five distinct dimensions: managerial, tactical, quality of service, improvement, and performance. The existing scale resulting from this research consists of only 26 indicators of competency. The competency scale for owners of small and medium-sized businesses offers indications that can precisely assess the particular competency requirements within the micro and cultural environment of SMEs, taking future competency demands into account. Training programs designed specifically for micro-level MSMEs can be developed using the indicators on the competency scale as a guide.

THE DYNAMICS OF SOCIAL INTERACTION IN THE DIGITAL ERA

Syarifuddin Syarifuddin — 2024-07-19

Social interaction is a process where individuals who establish contact and communicate influence each other in thoughts and actions. This process involves relationships between individuals or between groups of people. When two people meet, interaction begins; they greet each other, shake hands, and engage in conversation. Such activities are forms of social interaction. Using a literature review method—drawing from various books and journals—it's evident that the presence of the internet and technology has significantly altered societal interaction patterns. Interactions can now occur without the need to be in the same physical space and time. The internet breaks down barriers that previously hindered interaction, expanding what was once limited to immediate social circles into global networks. However, while technology facilitates connectivity, these changes also present new challenges.

THE ROLE OF SOCIAL STUDIES LEARNING IN FORMING THE MORAL AND ETHICAL CHARACTER OF THE NATION'S CHILDREN

Syarifuddin Syarifuddin — 2024-07-25

Young people are the hope of a nation. When the young people are good, the nation will be good. However, when their morals and characters are bad, the nation will also be bad and have no hope. Instilling positive morals and values is very important in maintaining the noble character of the nation's children. When children are not equipped with existing values and norms, they will become individuals who behave badly and are prone to social deviations. This study aims to analyze and explain the role of social studies learning in forming characters that reflect moral and ethical values in the next generation of the nation. The method used in this study is library research. In this study, we found the fact that instilling morals and ethics in children greatly influences the development of their attitudes and behavior in the future. Character formation can be carried out by educational institutions through instilling social values in social studies learning in schools, both in terms of material and practice.

TRANSFORMATION OF SOCIAL IDENTITY IN THE DIGITAL AGE: AN ANALYSIS OF THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY

Syarifuddin Syarifuddin — 2024-07-26

Social identity, as a construct formed by individuals and society, has undergone significant changes in the digital era. The central role of social media has become a major factor in this transformation, providing individuals with the opportunity to express themselves and form social identities independently. This study uses a literature study method with a qualitative approach to analyze the role of social media in changing social identities. The results show that social media provides a space for free expression, allows interaction across backgrounds, and opens up opportunities for the formation of new communities and social identities. In conclusion, social media has a significant contribution to changing social identities in the digital era, providing individuals with space for self-expression and the formation of independent identities.