Ketika Tekanan Menjadi Tantangan: Peran Adversity Quotient dalam Menghadapi Challenge Stress pada Karyawan Generasi Z

Abstract

Abstract. This study aims to analyze the effect of Adversity Quotient on Challenge Stress among Generation Z employees. The study employed a quantitative approach with an explanatory and cross-sectional research design. The participants were 100 Generation Z employees selected using purposive sampling, with the criteria of being actively employed and having a minimum work tenure of six months. Adversity Quotient was measured based on Stoltz’s concept, comprising Control, Ownership, Reach, and Endurance, while Challenge Stress was measured based on challenging job demands, including workload, time pressure, responsibility, and job complexity. Both instruments had undergone validity and reliability testing, with Cronbach’s Alpha coefficients of 0.85 and 0.91, respectively. Data were analyzed using simple linear regression after conducting assumption tests for normality and heteroscedasticity. The results showed that Adversity Quotient did not significantly affect Challenge Stress among Generation Z employees. The regression analysis yielded a coefficient of B = −0.038, β = −0.035, t = −0.345, and p = 0.731. Although the regression coefficient indicated a negative direction, the effect was not statistically significant. These findings indicate that individual capacity to cope with adversity does not sufficiently explain variations in Challenge Stress among the respondents. Challenge Stress may be more strongly influenced by job demands, appraisal processes, and other personal and job resources. This study contributes to the literature by examining Challenge Stress as a specific form of work stress among Generation Z employees, thereby extending research on the relationship between individual characteristics and workplace stress.

Abstrak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh Adversity Quotient terhadap Challenge Stress pada karyawan Generasi Z. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain explanatory dan cross-sectional. Responden penelitian berjumlah 100 karyawan Generasi Z yang dipilih menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dengan kriteria aktif bekerja dan memiliki masa kerja minimal enam bulan. Adversity Quotient diukur berdasarkan konsep Stoltz yang mencakup Control, Ownership, Reach, dan Endurance, sedangkan Challenge Stress diukur berdasarkan tuntutan pekerjaan yang bersifat menantang, meliputi beban kerja, tekanan waktu, tanggung jawab, dan kompleksitas pekerjaan. Kedua instrumen telah melalui uji validitas dan reliabilitas, dengan nilai Cronbach’s Alpha masing-masing sebesar 0,85 dan 0,91. Data dianalisis menggunakan regresi linear sederhana setelah dilakukan uji asumsi normalitas dan heteroskedastisitas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Adversity Quotient tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Challenge Stress pada karyawan Generasi Z. Analisis regresi menghasilkan koefisien B sebesar −0,038, β sebesar −0,035, nilai t sebesar −0,345, dan signifikansi sebesar 0,731. Meskipun arah koefisien menunjukkan hubungan negatif, pengaruh tersebut tidak signifikan secara statistik. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan individu dalam menghadapi kesulitan belum dapat menjelaskan variasi Challenge Stress pada responden penelitian. Challenge Stress kemungkinan lebih dipengaruhi oleh karakteristik tuntutan pekerjaan, proses appraisal, serta sumber daya personal dan pekerjaan lainnya. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi dengan menempatkan Challenge Stress sebagai bentuk stres kerja yang spesifik dalam konteks karyawan Generasi Z, sehingga memperluas kajian mengenai hubungan antara karakteristik individu dan pengalaman stres di tempat kerja.