DUKUNGAN SOSIAL DAN WELAS DIRI SISWA KELAS XII YANG MENGHADAPI UJIAN MASUK PERGURUAN TINGGI

Education aimed to help students develop essential skills and values. Exam pressures, such as college entrance exams, could lead to overidentification and decreased self-compassion, particularly in students with competitive traits and a high need for achievement. This could result in anxiety and fear of failure. Social support from family, friends, and significant others could alleviate anxiety and enhance self-confidence. This study examined the impact of social support on self-compassion in Grade XII of senior high school students preparing for college entrance exams. A correlational quantitative method was used with 171 respondents, utilizing the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS). Multiple regression analysis revealed that social support, particularly from family, significantly contributed to enhancing students' self-compassion. These findings highlighted the importance of social support in fostering self-compassion, with recommendations for students to actively communicate with family and friends and seek opportunities for personal development.