Hubungan antara Perceived Social Support dan Stres Akademik pada Mahasiswa Rantau Tingkat Akhir di Universitas Negeri Surabaya

Abstract

This study analyzes the relationship between perceptions of social support and academic stress among students from out of town completing their studies at Surabaya State University. The method used was quantitative with a correlational approach and a cross-temporal design. The study subjects were 169 students from out of town in their final year. Data were obtained using the 12-item Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale (MSPSS) and the 19-item Educational Stress Scale for Adolescents (ESSA). Spearman correlation was used to analyze the data, given that the data did not follow a normal distribution.

The results showed a significant negative relationship between perceived social support and academic stress (ρ = -0.214, p = 0.005). Descriptive data analysis indicated that perceived social support was in the moderate to high category (M = 38.314, SD = 5.451), while academic stress was in the moderate category (M = 62.491, SD = 13.611). These findings indicate that the higher the perceived social support from family, friends, and significant others, the lower the level of academic stress experienced by final-year students from out of town.

Although the correlation strength is relatively weak, the significant p-value indicates that this relationship is reliable. This suggests that perceived social support plays an important, albeit limited, role in reducing academic stress. It is possible that other factors, such as academic self-confidence, resilience, and coping strategies, may have a greater impact on students' academic stress levels. Therefore, it is recommended to develop a comprehensive intervention program that combines increasing social support with strengthening internal psychological resources to support the academic well-being of final-year students from out of town.