Islamic religiosity and learning motivation in Indonesian university students

Sulalah, Sulalah ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6325-7845, Rohman, Minatur ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0941-3787, Fatima, Shameem ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8252-0832 and Mahira, Ahmad ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2911-3164 (2026) Islamic religiosity and learning motivation in Indonesian university students. Journal of Behavioural Sciences, 36 (1). pp. 44-71. ISSN 1028-9097

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Abstract

The role of learning motivation in academic success has long been a central concern in educational psychology with growing interest in the influence of religious and spiritual factors that may foster motivation. The primary aim of the present study was to predict learning motivation based on Islamic religiosity among Indonesian university students. It was hypothesized that Islamic religiosity would positively predict learning motivation. A secondary hypothesis proposed that this predictive association might vary across university types and disciplines. A sample of N=338 participants was selected using stratified two-stage sampling from three mainstream Indonesian universities. They responded to the Islamic Religiosity Scale comprising three subscales namely religious practice, religious altruism, and religious honor; and the Learning Motivation Scale comprising six subscales namely self-efficacy, learning
environment stimulation, science learning values, active learning
strategies, performance goal, and achievement goal. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 23 by conducting descriptive analysis and inferential statistics including independent sample t-tests, Pearson Product-Moment correlation, and moderation analysis. The results from the t-test revealed that participants from Islamic universities scored higher on religiosity subscales and motivation subscales compared to those from general universities. Results from correlation and moderation analyses confirmed that religiosity subscales predicted motivation factors. Moreover, the associations between religious altruism and two motivation subscales active learning strategies and self-efficacy were moderated by university type. Specific findings indicated that the associations were stronger for students from Islamic universities and weaker for students from general universities. These findings have implications for educational counselors to consider incorporating Islamic teachings and religious altruism into counseling techniques when addressing students’ learning and achievement issues.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Islamic religiosity; religious practice; religious altruism, learning motivation
Subjects:	13 EDUCATION > 1301 Education Systems > 130105 Primary Education 13 EDUCATION > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130211 Religion Curriculum and Pedagogy
Divisions:	Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teaching Training > Department of Teacher Education for Islamic Primary Schools
Depositing User:	Sulalah Sulalah
Date Deposited:	15 Apr 2026 11:16

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