The Effect of Mindfulness on Academic Motivation in High School Students
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Academic motivation plays an important role in supporting student learning and development, so the factors that influence it need to be studied in depth. This study aims to analyse the relationship between self-awareness and academic motivation among high school students. The study uses a quantitative approach with an ex-post facto method. The sample consisted of 375 high school students selected through simple random sampling. The scales used in this study were the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) and the Academic Motivation Scale (AMS). The analysis technique used was simple linear regression testing. The results of the study showed a positive and significant effect between self-awareness and academic motivation, with a significance value of .000 (<.05) and a contribution of 50.1%. The uniqueness of this study lies in its focus on exploring the influence of self-awareness on academic motivation in high school students, which is expected to contribute theoretically and practically to the development of learning strategies and educational interventions oriented towards increasing student learning motivation.
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