Self-Efficacy and Peer Support as Predictors of Physics Problem-Solving Ability of High School Students

Rajiun Siregar* -  Universitas Islam Negeri Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan, Indonesia

Abstract


This study aims to analyze the influence of self-efficacy and peer support on the physics problem-solving ability of students of SMA Negeri 1 Padang Bolak. The methods used were quantitative correlation with instruments in the form of self-efficacy questionnaires, peer support questionnaires, and physics problem-solving tests. The data were analyzed using multiple linear regression after meeting the classical assumption test. The results showed that self-efficacy had a positive and significant effect on students' physics problem-solving ability (β = 6.76; p < 0.001). Peer support also had a positive and significant effect (β = 7.27; p < 0.001). The regression model was overall significant (F = 49.67; p < 0.001) with an R² contribution of 0.46. These findings confirm that peer support is a more dominant factor than self-efficacy. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of collaborative learning strategies and strengthening students' confidence in the physics learning process.

Keywords


Self-Efficacy; Peer Support; Problem-Solving

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