ENHANCING THESIS COMPLETION MOTIVATION IN NURSING STUDENT THROUGH SUPPORTIVE GROUP THERAPY (Original Research)
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ENHANCING THESIS COMPLETION MOTIVATION IN NURSING STUDENT THROUGH SUPPORTIVE GROUP THERAPY (Original Research)
Subject
Social Support; Supportive Group Therapy; Motivation, Student; Thesis
Description
Introduction: One of the most common forms of anxiety among final-year students is thesisrelated anxiety. A thesis is a requirement for students to earn their degree in their field of
study. Difficulties in completing a thesis often arise from challenges in choosing a topic,
writing the thesis report, and anxiety when dealing with academic advisors. This study aims
to analyze the impact of social support through supportive group therapy on students'
motivation to complete their thesis.
Method: This study employs a one-group pre-test post-test design. The population consists
of all final-year nursing students, totaling 94 students, with the sampling technique using
total sampling. The therapy sessions were conducted in 14 groups, each facilitated by a
supervising lecturer as a therapy facilitator. A motivation questionnaire was administered
before and after the supportive group therapy sessions. The questionnaire consisted of 20
items related to motivation. Data analysis was conducted using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank
Test.
Results: The results of the study indicate a change in students' motivation to complete their
thesis. Before the therapy, 82% of students had a moderate level of motivation, while 18%
had a high level of motivation. After the therapy, the percentage of students with moderate
motivation decreased to 5%, while those with high motivation increased to 95%. The data
analysis showed a p-value of 0.000, which is less than 0.05.
Conclusions: Supportive group therapy provides for students to share experiences and
strategies for completing their thesis. Students receive emotional and social support from
their peers and facilitators, which boosts their confidence and motivation to overcome
challenges in the thesis-writing process.
study. Difficulties in completing a thesis often arise from challenges in choosing a topic,
writing the thesis report, and anxiety when dealing with academic advisors. This study aims
to analyze the impact of social support through supportive group therapy on students'
motivation to complete their thesis.
Method: This study employs a one-group pre-test post-test design. The population consists
of all final-year nursing students, totaling 94 students, with the sampling technique using
total sampling. The therapy sessions were conducted in 14 groups, each facilitated by a
supervising lecturer as a therapy facilitator. A motivation questionnaire was administered
before and after the supportive group therapy sessions. The questionnaire consisted of 20
items related to motivation. Data analysis was conducted using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank
Test.
Results: The results of the study indicate a change in students' motivation to complete their
thesis. Before the therapy, 82% of students had a moderate level of motivation, while 18%
had a high level of motivation. After the therapy, the percentage of students with moderate
motivation decreased to 5%, while those with high motivation increased to 95%. The data
analysis showed a p-value of 0.000, which is less than 0.05.
Conclusions: Supportive group therapy provides for students to share experiences and
strategies for completing their thesis. Students receive emotional and social support from
their peers and facilitators, which boosts their confidence and motivation to overcome
challenges in the thesis-writing process.
Creator
Nurhakim Yudhi Wibowo, Susi Muryani, Ratna Widhiastuti, Khodijah, Novi Aprilia Kumala Dewi ,
Wisnu Widyantoro
Wisnu Widyantoro
Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.53344/pnj.v7.i1.68831
Publisher
UNAIR
Date
March 2025
Contributor
Sri Wahyuni
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ISSN : 26563894
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Language
English
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Nurhakim Yudhi Wibowo, Susi Muryani, Ratna Widhiastuti, Khodijah, Novi Aprilia Kumala Dewi ,
Wisnu Widyantoro, “ENHANCING THESIS COMPLETION MOTIVATION IN NURSING STUDENT THROUGH SUPPORTIVE GROUP THERAPY (Original Research),” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed April 22, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11842.