PENGARUH BERPIKIR POSITIF TERHADAP KECEMASAN MAHASISWA DALAM MENGERJAKAN SKRIPSI

Abstract

Final-year students often experience anxiety that affects their performance, especially during th process
of writing their theses. This study aimed to examine the effect of positive thinkig on anxiety among
students at University of Pembangunan Panca Budi Medan. The research method used was
quantitative. The population in this study consisted of 120 students writing theses in the management
program at University of Pembangunan Pancabudi Medan, and a sample of 48 students was selected
using purposive sampling. Data were collected using a positive thinking scale and an anxiety scale. The
results of the study indicated a negative effect of positive thinking on anxiety, with a simple linear
regression value (rxy) of -0.574 and p = 0.000 < 0.05, thus acceptiong the hypothesis. Data analysis
showed that anxiety levels were high (Hypothetical Mean 70 < Empirical Mean 85.75), with the
difference exceeding one standard deviation (9.836). conversly, positive thinking levels were low
(Hypothetical Mean 60 > Empirical Mean 45.19), with the difference exceeding one standard deviation
(6.903). The result of the study suggested that positive thinking can be an effective strategy to overcome
the anxiety experienced by studente while working on their theses. These findings provide important
contributions to the field of psychology, particularly in efforts to improve students’ mental well-being.