The relationship between spiritual intelligence, emotional intelligence, and self-regulated learning in high school students

Jurnal Konseling dan Pendidikan December 09, 2025 Volume 13, Number 3 9 authors

Abstract

This study examines the contribution of spiritual and emotional intelligence to self-regulated learning among 300 Indonesian high school students. The main problem addressed is low self-regulated learning, characterized by lack of motivation, procrastination, and infrequent material review. A quantitative ex post facto design with simple random sampling was employed. Data were collected using standardized Likert scales and analyzed via multiple linear regression and independent sample t-tests. Results showed significant associations between spiritual and emotional intelligence and self-regulated learning (R = 0.489, R² = 0.284, F = 15.988, p < 0.001), with partial contributions of 16.1% and 12.8%, respectively. No significant gender differences in self-regulated learning were found. These findings underscore the importance of spiritual and emotional intelligence development to enhance self-regulated learning. Practical implications include integrating spiritual and emotional development modules into curricula, counseling programs, and self-management training.

Authors

  1. Yuzarion Yuzarion

    Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

  2. Yusutria Yusutria

    Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

  3. Fifi Indrayani Abd Wahab

    Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

  4. Felicidade Lourenca Correia dos Santos

    Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa’e (UNTL), Timor-Leste

  5. Alfaiz Alfaiz

    Universitas Ma’seom, Bandung, Indonesia

  6. Hengki Yandri

    Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kerinci, Jambi, Indonesia

  7. Akhmad Fajar Prasetya

    Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

  8. Akhmad Muhammad Diponegoro

    Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

  9. Nurul Hidayah

    Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Keywords

Spiritual intelligenceEmotional intelligenceSelf-regulated learningHigh school students Islamic educationQuantitative research

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