HUBUNGAN ANTARA KONSEP DIRI AKADEMIK MAHASISWA DENGAN TINGKAT PENDIDIKAN ORANG TUA DAN PENGALAMAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI

Abstract

This research aims to explore the relationship between student's academic self-concept and parents' educational level and prior higher education experiences. Academic self- concept, encompassing dimensions of academic self-efficacy and performance perception, becomes the main focus in understanding academic motivation and achievement. This research employs a quantitative approach involving 193 students from three public and private universities in West Sumatra. The research findings indicate that students with highly educated mothers tend to have more positive academic self-concepts. Additionally, prior higher education experiences have a significant impact, with students lacking such experiences tending to have higher academic self-concepts. These findings highlight the central role of mothers in shaping academic expectations and providing emotional support that influences their children's academic self-concept. Although the father's education level correlates positively, its influence appears to be lower. The implications of this research provide valuable insights for educators and parents in designing interventions to enhance student's academicmotivation and achievement in Indonesia. This study also emphasizes theimportance of socio-cultural context in understanding the factors influencing academic self-concept, offering relevant contextual contributions to educational development in Indonesia.