Contribution of Peer Social Support to the Hardiness of Students

Abstract

Hardiness is a characteristic of students who are able to be positively oriented and configure a stressful experience so that students can survive and develop. The existence of peers in the boarding school environment has an important role as social support in shaping the characteristics of the hardiness of students. The purpose of the study was to find out the contribution of peer social support to the hardiness of students in the grade XI of MA Manarul Huda Boarding School Tasikmalaya academic years 2018/2019. The research uses quantitative approaches and correlational methods. Sample collection was carried out with saturated sample techniques for 61 studentsinstrument used in the form of a questionnaire. The result of the study show: (1) in general the grade XI students have to peer social support in the medium category, (2) in general the hardiness of students in grade XI is in the high category, and (3) peer social support contributes positively and significantly to the hardiness of students. The findings of the study provide input for guidance and counselling teachers to develop and implement the design of guidance and counselling programs that have been made. Recommendations for researchers can then researching other factors that influence hardiness with a boarder range of participants.

Self-Esteem and Peer Social Support: How Do They Contribute to High School Students' Academic Hardiness?

“…Furthermore, the research demonstrates a relationship between peer social support and academic hardiness in high school students. This is in line with previous studies by Ganellen and Blaney (1984), Kustiawati et al (2019), andOktavia et al (2019), which suggest a connection between peer social support and hardiness. However, there are variations in results across different indicators.…”

“…Ganellen and Blaney (1984) found that social support was related to two aspects of hardiness: commitment and challenge. In contrast, Kustiawati et al (2019) found that peer social support was related to hardiness more broadly. .000 Notes.…”

“…Another study supporting this is the research by Kustiawati et al (2019), stating that peer social support contributes positively and significantly to students' hardiness. Sarafino and Smith (2011) defined peer social support as providing comfort, care, or appreciation to others.…”

“…In reviewing previous research, a gap was identified between the findings of Kustiawati et al (2019) and Ganellen and Blaney (1984). While Ganellen and Blaney (1984) indicated that social support is related only to commitment and challenge aspects of hardiness, Kustiawati et al (2019) suggested a broader relationship between peer social support and hardiness in general. This discrepancy forms the basis for this study to explore further the relationship and influence between peer social support and hardiness.…”

“…Research relevant to this study includes the work of Kustiawati et al (2019), which found that peer social support significantly contributes to students' hardiness. Additionally, research on the relationship between self-esteem and hardiness by Ghalyanee (2016) revealed a significant statistical relationship between the two variables.…”