The Effect Of Peer Socisl Support And Optimism On Problem Focused Coping

Abstract

The problems experienced by students will certainly have an impact on the daily activities of these students. In overcoming problems, students apply the strategies they have to be able to overcome existing problems (problem focused coping). One of the internal factors that influence problem-focused coping is positive belief, while one of the external factors that influence the focus of coping is social support. The purpose of this study was to determine: (1) the effect of peer social support and optimism on problem focused coping, (2) the effect of peer social support on problem focused coping, and (3) the effect of optimism on problem focused coping. This study uses a predictive correlational quantitative approach. With a population of 56 students, the researcher used a total sampling technique. The method of collecting data from the third variable was support. peer social, optimism, and problem focused coping using a questionnaire compiled in the form of a Likert scale. The data of the three variables were process using multiple linear regression techniques.  Based on the results obtained, there is an influence of peer social support and optimism on problem focused coping. There is an influence of peer social support on problem focused coping. There is an effect of optimism on problem focused coping.The benefit of this research is to add information on the development of psychology regarding the variables of problem focused coping, peer social support, and optimism. Limitations in this study are the minimum subject, so that for further researchers are expected to add research subjects and can add independent variables.