Analysis of factors influencing students' participation in national and international competitions

Putri Bunga Setia; Andre Kurniawan; Eko Indrawan; Rizky Ema Wulansari; Gulzhaina Kuralbayevna Kassymova

doi:10.24036/jptk.v8i1.42623

Authors

Putri Bunga Setia Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia
Andre Kurniawan Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia
Eko Indrawan Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia
Rizky Ema Wulansari Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia
Gulzhaina Kuralbayevna Kassymova Department of Pedagogy and Psychology, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Kazakhstan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24036/jptk.v8i1.42623

Keywords:

National And International Competitions, Student Participation, Academic Motivation, Higher Education

Abstract

Higher education plays an important role in preparing students to become competent and competitive individuals. Furthermore, participating in academic competitions is a strategic means to foster innovative, collaborative, and competitive skills. This study employed Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using Smart PLS (Partial Least Squares) software, a statistical technique suitable for analyzing complex relationships between variables. The analysis process involved two stages: measurement model and structural model. The analysis showed that the T-statistic for peer influence was 2.549, exceeding the threshold of 1.96, with a p-value of 0.011, below the 0.05 threshold for statistical significance. Similarly, the T-statistic for family influence was 3.803, also exceeding 1.96, with a p-value of 0.000, indicating a highly significant relationship. These findings highlight the important role of external factors, especially peer and family influence, in motivating students to participate in national and international competitions. Therefore, educational institutions need to implement targeted strategies to increase students’ motivation and encourage active involvement in these competitions.

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