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2022, Vol. 6, No. 8, 5525-5543
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Faculty of Teaching and Education, Palangka Raya University, Indonesia.
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Postgraduate Master of Management, Bina Bangsa University, Indonesia.
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of Adversity and Resilience on the Performance of
Middle School Teachers in Palangka Raya City. The method used in this research is descriptive
quantitative. The study population was all junior high school teachers in Palangka Raya City, Central
Kalimantan Province with a total population of 917 teachers. The determination of the number of
samples as many as 218 samples using random sampling technique. Analysis of the data in this study
using multiple linear regression analysis using SPSS version 25. Based on the results of data analysis
and discussion that has been carried out, this study can be concluded that: First, partially there is a
positive and significant influence between Adversity on the Performance of Middle School Teachers in
the City Palangka Raya. second, partially there is a positive and significant influence between
Resilience on the Performance of Middle School Teachers in Palangka Raya City. Third,
simultaneously there is a positive and significant influence of Adversity and Resilience on the
Performance of Middle School Teachers in Palangka Raya City.
teacher's performance is said to be good. able to overcome the difficulties that will be
Teachers who excel are considered role models faced. overcome difficulties of course by
for students (Cai & Lin, 2006; Darling- finding solutions by involving their potential,
Hammond, 2010). Teaching is considered a one of which is the Adversity Quotient (AQ).
respectable profession in Indonesia, and Stoltz & Stoltz (2000) states that Adversity
teachers are often referred to as unsung heroes. Quotient is a person's ability to be able to
Since teaching is considered a profession that survive in the face of adversity and be able to
does not require payment for its services, the face these difficulties, as well as being able to
term is used. Teachers have the greatest impact exceed expectations for performance and
on the development and delivery of high- potential. Adversity Quotient plays a role in
quality education (Harris & Sass, 2014). predicting and determining one's success.
However, if the adversity quotient and teacher Furthermore, Stoltz also states that Adversity
resilience are low, teacher performance may Quotient can predict performance, motivation,
decrease. empowerment, creativity, productivity,
knowledge, energy, hope, happiness, vitality
Teachers as educators are expected to
and joy.
carry out their responsibilities professionally
(Reimers & Chung, 2019). Along with the Adversity Quotient divides human
times, a teacher must be able to adapt to the individuals into 3 groups namely, Quitters,
current educational environment (Biggs, 1996; Campers, and Climbers. Quitters are those who
Oxford & Shearin, 1994). Especially in terms of choose to turn down opportunities, avoid
the basic abilities that an educator must have to obligations, and avoid challenges. They
achieve educational goals (Education, 1983). abandon their dreams and choose the path they
think is flat and easier. Campers are those who
Law I Number 14 of 2005 concerning
have reached a certain level in their life, but
teachers and lecturers Article 1 paragraph 1
stopped developing their potential, because
states that teachers are professional educators
they feel comfortable enough in their life. They
and scientists with the main task of
feel quite satisfied with what is already there to
transforming, developing and disseminating
ignore what is still possible. Campers give up
science, technology and art through education,
opportunities for advancement, which can
research and community service. Thus, the
actually be achieved if their energies and
position of teachers as professionals at the level
resources are properly directed. Meanwhile,
of education appointed in accordance with
climbers are those who live their lives to the
statutory regulations has three main tasks,
fullest, who truly understand their purpose and
namely in the fields of education, research and
can feel their passion. Climbers know that many
community service. The three main tasks aim to
rewards come in the form of long-term benefits,
realize the implementation of learning in
and small steps now will lead to further
accordance with the principles of
advances in the future. When viewed from the
professionalism in order to fulfill the equal
side of the ability to face difficulties, quitters
rights of every citizen in obtaining quality
have the smallest ability to deal with
education.
difficulties. This is very different from climbers
Following up on the Law on professional who try to face difficulties with energy,
competence that must be mastered by a teacher, sacrifice and constant dedication. Stoltz (2000)
it is necessary to prepare the teacher himself, states that the higher the difficulty level, the
both in physical and non-physical (mental) lower the number of climbers. If this is related
aspects. Especially from the mental aspect that to school learning, the more difficult the subject
must be prepared, like it or not, the teacher must matter, the less people will be interested in
have a strong desire to face difficulties and be learning it.
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One's thinking style is closely related to Resilience is the strength that a person
one's response to difficulties. Seligman (in has to face, overcome, and to be strong against
Stoltz, 2003) states that someone who has an the unavoidable difficulties of life. Pradna &
optimistic thinking style tends to respond to Diah (2012) argue that resilience is the science
difficulties as something temporary, limited, of positive psychology that directs individuals
and external. While someone who is pessimistic to be more realistic in dealing with life's
will respond to adversity as something that is problems. So it can be concluded that if the
permanent, widespread, and personal. In this resilience of the teacher is disturbed, it will also
case it can be said that one's thinking style has affect the performance of a teacher. Therefore,
a close relationship with one's Adversity having the ability of resilience in teachers is
Quotient. very influential on the performance of the
teacher itself.
Associated with the intrinsic attitude that
must be owned by a person, the Adversity Teacher performance is the result
Quotient has 4 dimensions which are part of achieved by the teacher in carrying out the task
human attitudes in dealing with problems, (teaching) in accordance with the performance
namely: 1) C (control), which explains how a standards set by the school, such as planning
person has control in a problem that arises; 2) learning programs, implementing learning
O2 (Or and Ow). Or (origin), which explains activities and evaluating learning outcomes.
how someone views the source of the problem. Teacher performance is said to be the quantity
OW (ownership), which explains how someone of teacher work, the quality of teacher work,
recognizes the consequences of problems that teacher creativity, the responsibility of a
arise; 3) R (reach), which explains how a teacher. However, teacher performance can be
problem that arises can affect other aspects of disrupted if the adversity and resilience of
the person's life; 4) E (endurance), which teachers are not optimal. Based on this
explains how someone views the duration of the background, the researcher intends to conduct a
problem that arises. Does he tend to view the study entitled The Effect of Adversity and
problem as permanent and ongoing or only for Resilience on the Performance of Middle
a short time. People who have a high Adversity School Teachers in Palangka Raya City.
Quotient will never be afraid to face various
challenges in the climbing process. In fact, he Research Questions
will be able to change the challenges he faces Based on the background of the problem, this
and turn them into opportunities. In other research focuses on the theme, namely the
words, it can be said that those who have a high Effect of Adversity and Resilience on the
Adversity Quotient will form them with high Performance of Middle School Teachers in
performance as well. Palangka Raya City. The researcher formulates
the following problem formulation:
In theory Stoltz (2000) states that
Adversity Quotient is a person's ability to be 1. How is the influence of Adversity on the
able to survive in the face of adversity and be Performance of Middle School Teachers
able to face these difficulties, as well as being in Palangka Raya City?
able to exceed expectations for performance 2. How does Resilience affect the
and potential. In the context of this research, Performance of Middle School Teachers
where the teacher is the subject of the research, in Palangka Raya City?
it can be concluded that teachers who have high 3. How are Adversity and Resilience
adversity can withstand difficulties including Influence on Junior High School Teacher
difficulties in the learning process at school and Performance in Palangka Raya City?
in motivating students' interest in learning.
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attitude of professionalism. Adversity quotient the researchers explained that adversity is very
leads teachers to strong characters, such as dominant in improving performance, this is of
being a role model, charismatic and course very closely related to the teacher's
inspirational. Even in their daily life, teachers image of the importance of intelligence in
with an adversity quotient can place themselves dealing with difficulties, especially for
at a dignified social level. teachers. Therefore, it is very important for a
teacher to have an adversity quotient in dealing
Several studies have been conducted on
with difficulties both outside and inside the
the importance of adversity in improving
classroom, so that teachers can work optimally
teacher performance (Deng et al., 2020;
which will certainly have an impact on
Dworkin, 2009; Kangas-Dick &
improving performance (Abbott et al., 2009;
O'Shaughnessy, 2020; Lavy & Ayuob, 2019;
Cheng & Catling, 2015; Kwek et al., 2013;
Richards et al., 2014, 2016; Trigueros et al.,
Meiklejohn et al., 2012; Taylor & Tyler, 2012;
2020; Xu et al., 2021 ; Yin et al., 2020). Among
Wilcox & Lawson, 2018; Zhang et al., 2020).
No Subdistrict Teacher
1 Pahandut 357
2 Sabangau 78
3 Jekan Raya 354
4 Rock Hill 77
5 rakumpit 51
Total 917
The samples taken in this study were 278 observations, interviews, and questionnaires.
samples, with the sampling technique using While secondary data comes from public
proportional random sampling in which the documents from the Central Bureau of Statistics
sample members from the population were of Palangka Raya City in Figures 2020-2021
taken randomly from the total population and the Regional Government of Central
according to the proportions of each sub-district Kalimantan Province via the link
and village. The method used is to use the https://reference.data.kemdikbud.go.id/ which
Slovin formula. contains the flagship programs of the
Department of Education and Culture.
N 917
n = (1+(N x e2 ) = (1+(917 x 0,052 ) = 278,511
The data collection tool uses a
rounded up to 278. questionnaire which was developed with
Research data reference to the theory developed by previous
researchers by taking into account the
The research data sources consist of two,
dimensions and indicators.
namely primary data and secondary data.
Primary data comes from surveys,
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Table 6. Teacher Performance Validity Test Results (y), Adversity (x1), and Resilience (x2)
From the table above, it can be seen that each positive with a value of sig < 0.05. Thus, the
statement item has rcount > rtable and is statement item is declared valid
Table 7. Teacher Performance Reliability Test Results (y), Adversity (x1), and Resilience (x2)
From the table above, the results of the Second, test the model using the SPSS version
analysis above are found that the Cronbach’s 25 application which aims to analyze the
alpha value for the y variable is 0.876, x1 is magnitude of the influence between exogenous
0.785 and x2 is 0.887. So, it can be concluded and endogenous variables. The analysis results
that the items of the research instrument are obtained can be interpreted by looking at the
reliable, because they are greater than 0.6. values of R2 and T. Third, test directly to see
the effect of exogenous variables on
Data analysis endogenous ones.
Data analysis techniques refer to opinions
Creswell (2009). First, test the validity and RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
reliability of the data. This stage has been
carried out as described above (Tables 6 and 7). Classic assumption test
From the normality assumption test table values for the normality model are greater than
above, it can be explained that all significance 0.05 so it can be concluded that the normality
assumption is met.
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From the table for testing the linearity less than 0.05. So, it can be said that the
assumption above, it can be explained that the assumption of linearity of the structural model
entire significance value for the linear model is has been fulfilled.
From the picture above, the graph can be seen H1: The Effect of Adversity on the
that the dots spread randomly, do not form a Performance of Middle School Teachers in
clear pattern, and are spread both above and Palangkaraya City
patterned, the number 0 (zero) on the Y axis,
then there is no heteroscedasticity
The relationship is declared to have a positive > tt-able 1.65251 with a sig value of 0.000
and significant effect if the value of t-count is <0.005 then there is a positive and significant
greater than t-table and the significant value of effect between the Adversity variable (X1) on
t is less than 0.05. Based on the table above, it Teacher Performance (y).
can be seen that the t-count for the Adversity The results of the regression calculation
variable (x1) is = 4.759 on Teacher can be seen that the coefficient of determination
Performance (y) this means that t-count is 4.759 (adjusted R square) obtained is 0.682, this
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means the variation of the Adversity variable H2: The Effect of Resilience on the
(x1) partially able to explainTeacher Performance of Middle School Teachers
performance (y) is 68.2% while the remaining in Palangka Raya City
31.8% is influenced by other variables that are
not included in this research model.
From the regression results, it was found that The results of the regression calculation
the influence of individual/partial resilience can be seen that the coefficient of determination
(x2) on teacher performance (y). Based on the (adjusted R square) obtained is 0.723, this
table above, it can be seen that t-count for the means the variation of the Resilience variable
Resilience variable (x2) is = 5.842 on Teacher (x2) partially able to explain Teacher
Performance (y) this means t count 5.842 > t-table performance (y) is 72.3% while the remaining
1.65251 with a sig value of 0.000 <0.005 then 27.7% is influenced by other variables that are
there is a positive and significant effect between not included in this research model.
the Resilience variable (x2) on Teacher
Performance (y). H3: The Effect of Adversity and Resilience on
the Performance of Middle School
Teachers in Palangka Raya City
The relationship is declared to have a effect between variable Adversity (x1) and
positive and significant effect if the f-count Resilience (x2) on Teacher Performance (y).
value is greater than f-table and the significant The Effect of Adversity on the
f value is less than 0.05. Based on the table Performance of Middle School Teachers
above, it can be seen that f-count for Adversity in Palangka Raya
(x1) and Resilience (x2) variables = 12.721 on From the results of data analysis on the first
Teacher Performance (y) this means Fcount hypothesis that has been partially carried out, it
12.721 > F table 3.88 with a sig value of 0.000 < can be seen that t-count for the Adversity
0.005 then there is a positive and significant
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with difficulties both outside and inside the as a positive psychological science that
classroom, so that teachers can work optimally instructs individuals to be more realistic in
which will certainly have an impact on dealing with problems in life. If the resilience
improving performance (Abbott et al., 2009; of the teacher is disturbed, it will also affect the
Cheng & Catling, 2015; Kwek et al., 2013; performance of a teacher.
Meiklejohn et al., 2012; Taylor & Tyler, 2012;
Aspects of Resilience Jackson & Wattin
Wilcox & Lawson, 2018; Zhang et al., 2020).
(2004) describes the seven abilities that make
The Effect of Resilience on the up resilience, namely as follows. 1) Emotional
Performance of Middle School Teachers regulation, 2) Impulse control, 3) Optimism
in Palangka Raya City (realistic optimism), 4) Problem analysis ability
From the results of data analysis on the second (Causal Analysis), 5) Empathy, 6) Self-efficacy
hypothesis that has been partially carried out, it efficacy), 7) Achievement (Reaching out).
can be seen that t count for the Resilience variable
This research is supported by several
(x2) is = 5.842 on Teacher Performance (y) this
relevant studies. Several research results
means t-count 5.842 > t table 1.65251 with a sig
describe the relationship between resilience and
value of 0.000 <0.005 then there is an effect
teacher performance. Several studies explain
positive and significant between the variable
that the importance of resilience in improving
Resilience (x2) on Teacher Performance (y). So
teacher performance (Canivel, 2010; Granger et
it can be concluded that the second hypothesis
al., 2021; Jimenez, 2021; Manzon, 2021;
can be accepted. The results of the regression
Mwivanda & UoN, 2018; Saguni et al., 2021;
calculation can be seen that the coefficient of
Wabule, 2020), the higher the resilience
determination (adjusted R square) obtained is
applied, the higher the teacher's performance
0.723, this means the variation of the Resilience
that will be carried out well (Duckworth et al.,
variable (x2) partially able to explainTeacher
2009; Koslouski & Stark, 2021; Marashi &
performance (y) is 72.3% while the remaining
Rashidian, 2018; Mâsse, 1999; Pham et al.,
27.7% is influenced by other variables that are
2021; Tansiongco & Ibarra, 2020)
not included in this research model. Based on
this regression analysis, it can be interpreted The Effect of Adversity and Resilience on
that the effect of resilience in this case can the Performance of Middle School
improve teacher performance, because the Teachers in Palangka Raya City
higher the level of adversity used by a teacher, From the results of data analysis carried out on
the teacher's performance will also increase. the third hypothesis, it can be seen that f-count
for Adversity (x1) and Resilience (x2) variables
Resilience is not magic and is not only is = 12.721 on Teacher Performance (y) this
found in certain people and is not a gift from an means F count 12.721 > F table 3.88 with a sig
unknown source. From the various definitions value of 0.000 <0.005 then There is a positive
of resilience that have been described, it can be and significant effect between Adversity (x1)
concluded that resilience is a person's ability to and Resilience (x2) variables on Teacher
survive and not give up in difficult situations in Performance (y). Based on this regression
his life, as well as trying to learn and adapt to analysis, it can be interpreted that the influence
these circumstances and then rise from the of adversity and resilience in this case can
situation to become better. improve teacher performance, because the
Resilience is also the strength that a higher the level of adversity used by a teacher,
person has to face, overcome, and to be strong the teacher's performance will also increase.
against life's unavoidable difficulties (Akbar & The conclusion that can be drawn is that
Pratasiwi, 2017; Hafiva et al., 2020; Sutrisno, based on the data in the field, it is known that
2017). In addition, resilience can be interpreted
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