Examining the Relationship Between Self Efficacy and Perceived Stress on Life Satisfaction of University Students
Keywords:
Perceived Stress, Self Efficacy, Life Satisfaction, University Students, PLS-SEM, SmartPLSAbstract
University students often experience different pressures that may affect their general well-being and quality of life. Especially academic, social, and personal pressures. This paper aims to deeper understand the effects of Indonesian university students’ Perceived Stress and Self-Efficacy towards their Life Satisfaction. The data samples used on this analysis were derived from a questionnaire shared electronically to 66 different university students from multiple universities in Indonesia. Afterwards, it was then analyzed using PLS-SEM, or Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling. The questionnaire measured perceived stress, self-efficacy, and life satisfaction using Likert-scale statements taken from previous studies. Followed by the analysis section done by using SmartPLS 4.1.1.6 through PLS-SEM algorithms and bootstrapping. The findings show that perceived stress has a moderate relationship towards life satisfaction, while self-efficacy shows a weak relationship with life satisfaction. On top of that, the reliability and convergent validity tests shows that most constructs satisfy the required thresholds for internal consistency and validity. This study emphasizes how psychological conditions may influence students’ overall life satisfaction and indicates that managing stress levels may contribute to better student well-being. These findings are also aimed to provide insights for universities in developing student support and mental health programs.
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