Soft Skills and Academic Achievement: The Mediating Effect of Critical Problem-Solving Ability among Mathematics Education Students

Authors

  • Sunismi Sunismi Mathematics Education Department, Universitas Islam Malang, Indonesia
  • Ettie Rukmigarsari Mathematics Education Department, Universitas Islam Malang, Indonesia
  • Sikky El Walida Mathematics Education Department, Universitas Islam Malang, Indonesia
  • Tri Candra Wulandari Mathematics Education Department, Universitas Islam Malang, Indonesia
  • Gusti Firda Khairunnisa Mathematics Education Department, Universitas Islam Malang, Indonesia
  • Yuli Ismi Nahdiyati Ilmi Mathematics Education Department, Universitas Islam Malang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51454/jet.v7i1.688

Keywords:

academic performance, critical problem-solving ability, mediation effect, multivariate analysis, soft skill

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role of Critical Problem-Solving Ability (CPSA) in mediating the influence of soft skills on the academic achievement of students enrolled in the Mathematics Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP), University of Islam Malang (UNISMA). This research employs a quantitative approach with an explanatory-predictive survey design and path analysis technique using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) via SmartPLS4 software. The sample consists of 99 students from the 3rd, 5th, and 7th semesters, selected using a convenient sampling technique. The research instruments include a standardized questionnaire and semester academic index (SAI) documents. The results show that certain soft skills variables, such as Adaptability and Flexibility (ADAF), Effective Communication Skills (ECS), and Independence and Self-Discipline (ISD), have a significant direct effect on CPSA. Additionally, ECS and ADAF also have a direct effect on SAI. CPSA was proven to have a direct effect on SAI and to serve as a significant mediator in the relationship between ADAF and ECS with SAI. However, no significant indirect effects were found from Collaboration and Teamwork Skills (CTS), Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and ISD on SAI through CPSA. 

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Sunismi, S., Rukmigarsari, E., El Walida, S., Candra Wulandari, T., Firda Khairunnisa, G., & Ismi Nahdiyati Ilmi, Y. (2025). Soft Skills and Academic Achievement: The Mediating Effect of Critical Problem-Solving Ability among Mathematics Education Students. Journal of Education and Teaching (JET), 7(1), 107-136. https://doi.org/10.51454/jet.v7i1.688