The Role of Emotional Intelligence as a Mediator between Mindfulness and Student Academic Motivation during Online Learning
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https://doi.org/10.21009/JPPP.121.08Keywords:
Academic motivation, distance learning, Emotional Intelligence, MindfulnessAbstract
Academic motivation is an important factor that supports student success in their learning activities. This study aims to examine the role of emotional intelligence as a mediator in the relationship between mindfulness and academic motivation. The participants in this study were 161 undergraduate and postgraduate students doing distance learning. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires online and the sampling technique used was convenience sampling. The measurement tools used are the Academic Motivation Scale (AMS), the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), and the Wong Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS). The data obtained were analyzed quantitatively using the PROCESS v3.5 macro from the model Hayes 4. The results showed that emotional intelligence acts as a mediator in the relationship between mindfulness and academic motivation. Students' awareness of the "here and now" situation makes them more aware of and regulates their emotions so that they are able to increase their academic motivation. Implications and suggestions for further research are discussed further.
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