The Effect of Academic Resilience and Self-Regulated Learning on Students Social Studies Learning Outcomes

Academic resilience and self-regulated learning significantly enhance student performance in social studies. However, these two critical factors are often underutilized in educational strategies. Effective social studies outcomes depend not only on academic prowess but also on psychological aspects such as academic resilience and self-regulated learning, which are crucial for student success. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of academic resilience and self-regulated learning on students' social science learning outcomes. This research method was a quantitative approach with elementary school students in Ambon, Indonesia with a total sample of 265. Data collection used a questionnaire instrument regarding academic resilience and self-regulated learning on students’ social studies learning outcomes. Analysis of the research data used a structural equation model (SEM) with the help of the SmartPLS 3.0 application program. The findings of this study reveal that academic resilience and self-regulated learning significantly and positively impact students' social studies learning outcomes. Developing these skills among students can be an effective strategy to enhance their performance in social studies. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the importance of non-academic factors, such as resilience and self-regulation, in comprehending and improving educational outcomes in social studies. These insights suggest educators should integrate strategies that foster these psychological competencies to support student's academic success.