Psychological capital as a predictor of academic buoyancy:  Insights from positive psychology

Dina Haya Sufya; Nurul Ain Hidayah Abas

doi:10.14710/jp.25.2.139-156

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14710/jp.25.2.139-156

Psychological capital as a predictor of academic buoyancy: Insights from positive psychology

Dina Haya Sufya¹

, Nurul Ain Hidayah Abas²

¹Fakultas Psikologi, Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau I Riau I Indonesia, Indonesia

²Sultan Idris Education University I Perak I Malaysia, Malaysia

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@article{JP71179,
    author = {Dina Sufya and Nurul Ain Hidayah Abas},
    title = {Psychological capital as a predictor of academic buoyancy:  Insights from positive psychology},
    journal = {Jurnal Psikologi},
  volume = {25},
    number = {2},
    year = {2026},
    keywords = {psychological capital;  academic buoyancy; positive  psychology; resilience; academic performance},
    abstract = {  Background : Psychological Capital (PsyCap), which includes hope, confidence, resilience, and optimism, is crucial in supporting students' capacity to bounce back from daily academic setbacks and challenges.   Purpose : This research explores how Psychological Capital (Self-efficacy, Hope, Optimism and Resileince) influences Academic Buoyancy, inspired by principles of positive psychology.   Method : A mixed-method approach was employed, combining quantitative and qualitative data collection. Convenience sampling was used to recruit university undergraduates. Quantitative data were gathered using structured instruments, including the School Psychological Capital Questionnaire and an academic buoyancy scale, and analyzed through regression analysis using SPSS. Qualitative data were collected through four open-ended questions embedded in the same survey and were analyzed thematically.   Findings : The findings highlight the importance of Psychological Capital (PsyCap) in helping students stay resilient and succeed academically. Universities are encouraged to adopt positive psychology strategies to strengthen students’ PsyCap.   Implication : The findings emphasize the importance of Psychological Capital (PsyCap) in academic settings, highlighting its positive impact on student outcomes, including academic achievement. They also underline the value of positive education and investing in psychological resources to enhance student performance and satisfaction. },
   issn = {2302-1098},   pages = {139--156}  doi = {10.14710/jp.25.2.139-156},
    url = {https://ejournal.undip.ac.id/index.php/psikologi/article/view/71179}
}

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Background: Psychological Capital (PsyCap), which includes hope, confidence, resilience, and optimism, is crucial in supporting students' capacity to bounce back from daily academic setbacks and challenges.

Purpose: This research explores how Psychological Capital (Self-efficacy, Hope, Optimism and Resileince) influences Academic Buoyancy, inspired by principles of positive psychology.

Method: A mixed-method approach was employed, combining quantitative and qualitative data collection. Convenience sampling was used to recruit university undergraduates. Quantitative data were gathered using structured instruments, including the School Psychological Capital Questionnaire and an academic buoyancy scale, and analyzed through regression analysis using SPSS. Qualitative data were collected through four open-ended questions embedded in the same survey and were analyzed thematically.

Findings: The findings highlight the importance of Psychological Capital (PsyCap) in helping students stay resilient and succeed academically. Universities are encouraged to adopt positive psychology strategies to strengthen students’ PsyCap.

Implication: The findings emphasize the importance of Psychological Capital (PsyCap) in academic settings, highlighting its positive impact on student outcomes, including academic achievement. They also underline the value of positive education and investing in psychological resources to enhance student performance and satisfaction.

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Keywords: psychological capital; academic buoyancy; positive psychology; resilience; academic performance

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In Vol 25, No 2 (2026): Oktober 2026

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