The relationship between learning interest, self-efficacy, learning motivation and learning outcomes in the basic laws of chemistry
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study aims to examine the relationships of learning interest, self-efficacy, and learning motivation with students' cognitive learning outcomes in the Basic Laws of Chemistry. This quantitative study employed a correlational design. The population consisted of 180 Grade X students at a private senior high school in Palembang, with 72 students selected through purposive sampling based on completion of the Basic Laws of Chemistry material, teacher recommendation, schedule suitability, and variation in academic achievement. Data were collected using a 22-item learning interest questionnaire, a 24-item self-efficacy questionnaire, a 22-item learning motivation questionnaire, and a 30-item multiple-choice learning outcomes test. After validity testing, 20, 23, 22, and 23 items, respectively, were retained for analysis. Data were analyzed using separate bivariate Pearson Product Moment correlations. The results showed that learning interest (r = 0.716, p < 0.001), self-efficacy (r = 0.737, p < 0.001), and learning motivation (r = 0.802, p < 0.001) were positively and significantly associated with learning outcomes. These findings indicate that each psychological factor was individually associated with students' cognitive learning outcomes in the Basic Laws of Chemistry.
Institution: Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7225809288
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