KOMPARASI KECEMASAN AKADEMIK ANTARA MAHASISWA ORGANISASI DAN NON – ORGANISASI

Abstract

Academic anxiety is a psychological condition that arises in response to academic demands, such as assignments, examinations, presentations, and the pursuit of academic achievement. One of the factors presumed to influence the level of academic anxiety is students’ participation in student organizations. This study aimed to examine the differences in academic anxiety between students who participate in student organizations and those who do not. The study employed a quantitative approach using a comparative research design. The sample consisted of active university students selected through proportionate stratified random sampling. Data were collected using an academic anxiety scale that had met the requirements of validity and reliability. The data were analyzed using an Independent Samples t-test. The findings revealed a significant difference in academic anxiety between students involved in student organizations and those who were not. Students who participated in organizations exhibited lower levels of academic anxiety than their non-organizational counterparts. Participation in student organizations provides opportunities for students to develop time management skills, problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and social support, all of which contribute to better management of academic anxiety. These findings suggest that student organizations can serve as an effective platform for personal development and the promotion of students’ psychological well-being. Therefore, higher education institutions are encouraged to strengthen guidance and counseling services and promote student participation in organizational activities as a strategy to enhance students’ ability to cope with academic demands.