Research Article
Adversity Quotient as a Mediator: The Effect of Locus of Control and Self- Efficacy on Student Work Readiness
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.30-7-2025.2360549, author={Dinda Rosalina Dzulhijjah and Heri Pratikto}, title={Adversity Quotient as a Mediator: The Effect of Locus of Control and Self- Efficacy on Student Work Readiness}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 5th Business Innovation Sustainability and Technology International Conference, BISTIC 2025, 30th July 2025, Malang, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={BISTIC}, year={2025}, month={12}, keywords={locus of control self efficacy adversity quotient work readiness}, doi={10.4108/eai.30-7-2025.2360549} }- Dinda Rosalina Dzulhijjah
Heri Pratikto
Year: 2025
Adversity Quotient as a Mediator: The Effect of Locus of Control and Self- Efficacy on Student Work Readiness
BISTIC
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.30-7-2025.2360549
Abstract
Non-academic factors such as confidence, competence, and leadership significantly influence students' professional success beyond academic achievement. This study examines job market preparedness, self-efficacy, resilience, and problem-solving skills among Bachelor of Office Administration Education (BOAE) and Bachelor of Business Education (BBE) students at State University of Malang in 2021. Using quantitative methods and SEM-PLS analysis, data was collected from 133 randomly selected students out of 196 participants. The research explores how adversity quotient mediates the relationship between self-efficacy and locus of control in determining job readiness. Results demonstrate that locus of control strongly predicts adversity quotient and work preparation, while self-efficacy influences resilience, which subsequently affects job preparedness. The ability to manage challenges enhances the connections between self-efficacy, work readiness, and locus of control. This study contributes valuable insights into non-academic determinants of career preparedness, emphasizing the critical role of adversity management and providing recommendations for educational program improvements and future research directions.
