Determinants of Academic Learning Outcomes: The Impact of Self-Efficacy and Motivation in Aviation Vocational Education

Abstract

This study looks at how self-efficacy and learning motivation affect the learning results of cadets at the Surabaya Aviation Polytechnic. There is a change in how vocational education is seen, with a focus on practical skills and being ready for work. This means that cadets need strong learning skills and confidence in their academic and technical abilities. However, in practice, there are differences in how well cadets perform, which aren't always linked to their intelligence. So, it's important to understand psychological factors like self-efficacy and learning motivation more deeply. The research used a quantitative method with an explanatory correlational design. The sample included 120 cadets, and data was collected using total sampling. The tools used were questionnaires for self-efficacy and learning motivation as the main factors, and the GPA as a measure of learning outcomes. The data was analyzed using multiple linear regression through SPSS version 26. The results showed that both self-efficacy and learning motivation had a significant impact on learning outcomes. The self-efficacy had a β coefficient of 0.000 (p less than 0.05), and motivation had a β of 0.000 (p less than 0.05). The coefficient of determination (R²) was 0.667, which means that together, these factors explain 66.7% of the variation in learning outcomes. These results show that improving self-efficacy and learning motivation is very important for helping cadets achieve better learning results at aviation vocational schools. The study suggests that the Surabaya Aviation Polytechnic should create programs to boost self-efficacy and support both internal and external motivation to help cadets reach their best learning outcomes.