The Influence of Parent-Adolescent Interaction, Socioeconomic Status, Peers, and Motivation on College Readiness of High School and Vocational High School Students in Coastal Areas

Abstrak

The attainment of post-secondary education is one of the catalysts for social mobility necessary to meet the economic demand for educated labor. Through higher education, students gain broader opportunities to develop their skills and potential. To achieve this, students need to be college-ready, which involves both cognitive and non-cognitive aspects. This study aims to analyze the effect of parent-adolescent interaction, family socioeconomic status, peer influence, and adolescent motivation on the college readiness of SMA and SMK students in coastal areas. A cross-sectional study design with a cluster random sampling technique was used. The study involved 184 students (76 from SMA; 108 from SMK) aged 15-18 living in the coastal area of ​​Cirebon Regency, West Java. Data analysis included descriptive analysis, difference tests, correlation tests, and structural equation modeling (SEM) using SPSS 25.0 and SmartPLS 3. The results indicate that there is no significant difference in college readiness between SMA and SMK students, but a significant difference exists between male and female students. Furthermore, parent-adolescent interaction and peer influence have a significant direct effect on adolescent motivation, while family socio-economic status and peer influence have a significant direct effect on students' college readiness.