DAMPAK OVERTHINKING TERHADAP PRODUKTIVITAS BELAJAR DAN KESEJAHTERAAN PSIKOLOGIS MAHASISWA DI PERGURUAN TINGGI

Juanda Agus Budiman; Adi Hikayudi; Santi Zulfia

Authors

Juanda Agus Budiman Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika
Adi Hikayudi Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika
Santi Zulfia Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Keywords:

Overthinking, Produktivitas Belajar, Kesejahteraan Psikologis, Perguruan Tinggi

Abstract

ABSTRACT

This study aims to examine the impact of overthinking on learning productivity and psychological well-being of students in higher education. Overthinking is a condition in which individuals tend to think excessively and repeatedly about a problem, which is thought to have a negative effect on learning focus and mental state. The research method used was quantitative with a survey approach, involving 100 students as respondents selected by purposive sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire that measured the level of overthinking, learning productivity, and psychological well-being, then analyzed using Pearson correlation analysis. The results showed a significant negative relationship between overthinking and learning productivity (r = -0.65, p < 0.01) and psychological well-being (r = -0.70, p < 0.01). This finding indicates that the higher the level of overthinking, the lower the students' learning productivity and psychological well-being. Therefore, efforts are needed from universities to provide psychological support and stress management training to help students overcome overthinking and improve academic performance and mental well-being. This research is expected to serve as a basis for the development of mental health programs on campus.

ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji dampak overthinking terhadap produktivitas belajar dan kesejahteraan psikologis mahasiswa di perguruan tinggi. Overthinking merupakan kondisi di mana individu cenderung berpikir berlebihan dan berulang tentang suatu permasalahan, yang diduga berpengaruh negatif terhadap fokus belajar dan kondisi mental. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif dengan pendekatan survei, melibatkan 100 mahasiswa sebagai responden yang dipilih secara purposive sampling. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner yang mengukur tingkat overthinking, produktivitas belajar, dan kesejahteraan psikologis, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan analisis korelasi Pearson. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya hubungan negatif yang signifikan antara overthinking dengan produktivitas belajar (r = -0,65, p < 0,01) dan kesejahteraan psikologis (r = -0,70, p < 0,01). Temuan ini mengindikasikan bahwa semakin tinggi tingkat overthinking, semakin rendah produktivitas belajar dan kesejahteraan psikologis mahasiswa. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan upaya dari pihak perguruan tinggi untuk memberikan dukungan psikologis serta pelatihan pengelolaan stres guna membantu mahasiswa mengatasi overthinking dan meningkatkan kinerja akademik serta kesejahteraan mental. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat menjadi dasar bagi pengembangan program-program kesehatan mental di lingkungan kampus.

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