The Relationship of Adversity Quotient and Academic Stress to Students' Academic Procrastination Behavior in Compiling a Thesis

Abstract

This study aims to determine the relationship of adversity quotient and academic stress to students' academic procrastination behavior in compiling a thesis.  The research subjects were 120 students of the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Muhammadiyah Gresik. The sample technique used is purposive sampling. The approach used in this study is quantitative method. In this study, researchers used 3 (three) types of scales, namely the adversity quotient scale, academic stress scale, academic procrastination scale. The data analysis technique used in this study is a multiple linear regression analysis technique. Various problems can arise in a student in the implementation of his academic activities, the many demands that must be met, poor time management and unfinished coursework. Conditions like this according to Sarfino (2006: 61) are predicted to trigger stress in students if they are unable to meet these demands. Stress events vary depending on how the individual responds to the difficulties they face. The existence of adequate Adversity quotient ability helps students not to easily feel stressed in facing various kinds of difficult situations or academic demands that they receive. So that the adversity quotient affects a person's stress level.