International Journal of Post Axial: Futuristic Teaching and Learning

A Pesantren Education Curriculum Model for Students with Post-Rehabilitation Psychosocial Mental Disabilities (PPMD) at Ainul Yakin Islamic Boarding School, Yogyakarta

Triana Hermawati, Laelatul Badriah — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Islamic Boarding School Education Curriculum Model for Post-Rehabilitation Students with Psychosocial Mental Disabilities (PDMP) at Ainul Yakin Islamic Boarding School, Yogyakarta. Yogyakarta: Master’s Program in Islamic Education, Universitas Alma Ata Yogyakarta, 2026.

This study was motivated by the absence of an Islamic boarding school curriculum model specifically designed to accommodate the spiritual, psychological, social, and independence needs of post-rehabilitation students with psychosocial mental disabilities (PDMP). This study aimed to develop and examine the effectiveness of the Self Spiritual Akliah (SSA)-based Islamic Boarding School Education Curriculum Model at Ainul Yakin Islamic Boarding School, Yogyakarta.

This study employed the Research and Development (R&D) method based on the Borg and Gall model. The research stages included preliminary studies, needs analysis, product development and validation, Focus Group Discussion (FGD), product revision, field testing, and the development of a validated curriculum model. Data were collected through observation, interviews, documentation, literature studies, expert validation, FGD, and pretest and posttest administered to 30 students with PDMP. The data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively using N-Gain analysis.

The study produced an SSA Curriculum Model consisting of three dimensions: Self, Spiritual, and Akliah. The Self dimension focuses on independence and self-management; the Spiritual dimension strengthens faith, worship, morality, patience, gratitude, sincerity, and reliance on God; while the Akliah dimension develops thinking abilities, social skills, and adaptability. The model includes educational objectives, learning outcomes, learning materials, instructional strategies, activity programs, mentoring systems, and evaluation instruments. Expert validation and FGD results indicated that the model was feasible, relevant, and applicable.

The effectiveness test showed an increase in the average score from 58.43 in the pretest to 83.10 in the posttest, representing an improvement of 24.67 points. The average N-Gain score was 0.60 or 60.45%, which was classified as moderate or moderately effective. A total of 10 students, or 33.33%, achieved a high improvement category, while 20 students, or 66.67%, achieved a moderate category, with no students in the low category. Therefore, the SSA Curriculum Model was moderately effective in improving the spirituality, independence, social skills, and adaptive readiness of students with PDMP in family and community life.

Friendship Quality and Happiness Among Adolescents Living Away from Home: Insights into Social and Academic Adjustment

Bella Arini Haq, Fatma Azmi Andirini, Mohammad Erlangga, Alaya Putri Ananda — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Happiness can provide motivation, enthusiasm, and encouragement for teenagers in carrying out various activities both at school and outside of school. One way to get happiness for teenagers is through support and assistance from their family environment including parents, siblings and other extended family. On the other hand, there are some teenagers who live far apart from their parents and family as experienced by teenagers who migrate. Teenagers who feel happy will spend their time socializing and are happy to have more casual friends or close friends. Friendly friendships will help the social and emotional development of adolescents. This study uses correlational quantitative research, to determine the relationship between friendship quality and happiness in overseas adolescents. The results of the simple regression analysis showed a correlation coefficient (rxy) = .582 at p = 0.000 (p <0.05). A significance value of 0.000 (p<0.05) indicates that there is a positive significant relationship between the quality of friendship and the happiness of overseas adolescents.

Gender Equality in Arabic Language Education in the Digital Era: A Critical Analytical Study of the Al-Lughah al-'Arabiyyah al-Muyassarah Textbook at Islamic University of Pemalang

Aziz Muzayin, Rinanti, Asma Monoarfa, Suhandi Yusuf, Nazlah Muti’ah RP — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Gender representation in educational materials has become a significant issue because it shapes learners’ perceptions of social roles and identities. Previous studies on Arabic language textbooks have largely reported gender bias, male dominance, and stereotypical portrayals of women. However, few studies have examined textbooks that promote balanced gender representation, particularly those developed within Islamic higher education institutions. This study analyzes gender equality in Al-Lughah al-'Arabiyyah al-Muyassarah, an Arabic language textbook developed by the Language Development Center of Islamic University of Pemalang. Using a qualitative approach, the research employs content analysis and Sara Mills’ feminist discourse analysis to examine five dimensions of gender representation: subject position, object position, professional role representation, activity representation, and visual representation. The findings indicate that male and female characters are represented in relatively balanced ways throughout the textbook. Female characters frequently occupy subject positions, actively participate in academic and social interactions, and appear in diverse professional roles. The textbook also presents masculine and feminine occupational forms in parallel structures while depicting women in educational, recreational, and professional activities. Visual representations further reinforce these inclusive patterns. From Sara Mills’ perspective, the textbook constructs gender equality by positioning women as active learners, professionals, and social actors rather than passive objects. The study concludes that Al-Lughah al-'Arabiyyah al-Muyassarah demonstrates the characteristics of a gender-responsive Arabic language textbook and offers a valuable model for developing inclusive Arabic language teaching materials in the digital era.
Keywords: gender equality, Arabic language education, Sara Mills, feminist discourse analysis, digital era.

Parental Attention and Self Control among Student Athletes and Non Athletes: A Metacognitive Perspective

Purnama Yusti Herasakti Hera, Nopem Kusumaningtyas Sumitro, Ahmad Lani — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The ability of self-control is a crucial psychological foundation for elementary school children to face academic and social challenges. This qualitative study using a comparative case study design aims to explore how parental attention affects the formation of self-control in two groups of students with different background activities: student athletes and non-athletes at SDN Sumbersari I Beji. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 10 informants (parents, students, classroom teachers, and physical education teachers), behavioral observation at school, and disciplinary records analysis. The results showed differences in variable interaction mechanisms. In the group of student athletes, structured physical training and a strict competitive climate act as external reinforcement that accelerates the internalization of self-control, so that parental attention is more oriented toward maintaining emotional stability to prevent burnout. Conversely, in the non-athlete group with a more flexible daily pattern, parental attention—especially through two-way communication and active monitoring—plays an absolute role as the primary regulator in restraining digital distractions. These findings emphasize that the effectiveness of parental attention in shaping children's character highly depends on the structure of daily activities followed by children outside the home.

The Fourfold Cosmological Structure of Dayak Culture: A Structural Anthropological Analysis

Imam Qalyubi, Apni Ranti, Misrita Misrita, Huili Li, Irish Mae F. Dalona — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The cosmological worldview of the Dayak communities has long been reflected in various cultural practices, yet studies examining the underlying symbolic structure that integrates these practices remain limited. This study aims to analyze the fourfold cosmological structure (serba empat) as the deep symbolic system underlying the culture of the Dayak communities along the Barito River, Central Kalimantan. Employing a qualitative ethnographic approach, the study utilizes field observations, in-depth interviews, documentation, and textual analysis of customary traditions. Data were analyzed using Claude Lévi-Strauss's structural anthropology through the processes of data reduction, categorization, structural interpretation, and verification. The findings reveal that the serba empat cosmology constitutes the underlying cultural structure that organizes ritual practices, traditional architecture, settlement patterns, agricultural activities, healing traditions, oral narratives, and customary institutions. Rather than functioning merely as a numerical concept or ritual convention, the fourfold principle serves as a symbolic framework that integrates relationships among humans, nature, ancestors, and the supernatural. The study further demonstrates that the continuity of Dayak culture is maintained through the persistence of this deep symbolic structure despite religious and social transformations. Theoretically, the findings extend Lévi-Strauss's structural anthropology beyond myth analysis by demonstrating that indigenous cosmology functions as an organizing framework connecting symbolic systems, indigenous knowledge, and cultural practices. This study contributes to the broader understanding of indigenous cosmology and provides a structural perspective for future comparative research on the cultural systems of indigenous societies in Southeast Asia.

Learning the History of Islamic Culture as a Medium for Cultivating Character Education at IRA Medan Middle School

Bunga Sari Siagian, Muhammad Basri — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The crisis of moral degradation among adolescents is a key phenomenon underpinning the importance of strengthening student character. This study aims to analyze the role of Islamic Cultural History learning, identify character values, describe obstacles, and formulate recommendations at IRA Medan Junior High School. The method used was descriptive qualitative through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation of teachers and students. The findings indicate that Islamic Cultural History learning plays a significant role in instilling the values of discipline, honesty, responsibility, and patience through exemplary figures and storytelling methods. This study's contribution demonstrates positive behavioral changes in students at school and at home. However, limitations in internalizing values lie in differences in student readiness, limited time allocation, and a less than conducive external social environment. Consequently, individual coaching by teachers has not been optimal. Recommendations call for strong synergy between schools, families, and the community, along with the development of innovative, more contextual learning methods.

Comparison of Hadith Thoughts of Sheikh Nuruddin Marbu Al-Makki and Ustadz Yazid bin Abdul Qadir Jawas

Irfan Padlian Syah, Ade Fakih Kurniawan, Ade Jaya Suryani — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze and compare the hadith thought of Syekh Nuruddin Marbu Al-Makki Al-Banjari and Ustadz Yazid bin Abdul Qadir Jawas from methodological, epistemological, and practical perspectives. Both scholars represent contemporary Indonesian hadith scholars with different intellectual backgrounds and scientific orientations, yet both are highly influential in Indonesian hadith discourse. Sheikh Nuruddin Marbu represents the Haramain scholarly tradition rooted in the classical Nusantara scholarly chain of transmission (sanad), while Ustadz Yazid Jawas represents the Salafi orientation based on the methodology of contemporary Saudi Arabian scholars. This study employs a comparative-descriptive method, with critical discourse analysis applied to the primary works of both scholars. The results show fundamental differences in: (1) the epistemology of hadith acceptance, where Sheikh Nuruddin emphasizes sanad transmission and scholarly ijazah, while Ustadz Yazid focuses on matn authenticity based on Wahabi-Salafi jarh wa ta'dil criteria; (2) hadith criticism methodology, where Sheikh Nuruddin adopts an eclectic approach integrating classical and contemporary scholarly perspectives, while Ustadz Yazid tends to selectively follow scholars aligned with the Salafi orientation; (3) the application of hadith in Indonesian socio-religious contexts, where Sheikh Nuruddin is more accommodative toward local traditions, while Ustadz Yazid is more textualist-purificatory. This research contributes by filling the gap in comparative hadith research between traditionalist and Salafi Indonesian scholars, a topic that has not been previously studied with these specific figures.

Formulation of Pedagogical Strategy of Pai Teachers in Internalizing Empathy and Social Sensitivity of Students at Muhammadiyah 2 Junior High School Medan

Yusnifa Aini, Makmur Syukri — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze and formulate the pedagogical strategies of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers in internalizing the values of empathy and social sensitivity among students at SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Medan. Amid the challenges of the digital era and the increasing individualistic behavior among adolescents, the role of PAI teachers becomes essential in shaping students' social character based on Islamic values. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews with PAI teachers, homeroom teachers, principals, and students, as well as documentation studies. Data analysis used the interactive model of Miles and Huberman, which includes data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings revealed that the pedagogical strategies implemented by PAI teachers include: (1) habituation strategies through social and religious activities at school, (2) exemplary strategies (uswah hasanah) through teachers' daily behavior, and (3) dialogic-reflective strategies in the learning process by relating Islamic education materials to students' social realities. Supporting factors of these strategies include a school environment based on Al-Islam and Muhammadiyah values, while the inhibiting factors stem from the influence of social media and the low level of students' social interaction. The implications of this study indicate that consistently implemented pedagogical strategies are capable of enhancing students' empathy and social sensitivity within the school environment.

Development of Self-Concept Rubik's Media in Orientation Services to Help Students Self-Identify

Achfa Yusra Panjaitan, Khairuddin Khairuddin — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to develop a "self-concept Rubik's cube" medium that is valid and practical for use in orientation services to facilitate self-discovery among Grade X students at a private high school in Bandung. The researcher employed the Research and Development (R&D) method, utilizing the Four-D (4D) development model: Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate. Media expert evaluations rated the self-concept Rubik's cube as highly valid, with a total average score of 88.16%. Subject matter expert evaluations also rated it as highly valid, with a total average score of 87.50%. Based on the assessment criteria, these results indicate that the medium and content of the self-concept Rubik's cube are highly valid and suitable for use in orientation services to assist students with self-discovery. Questionnaire results from teachers yielded a total average score of 92.50%, while results from students yielded an average score of 87.18%. Based on the assessment criteria derived from teacher and student responses, the self-concept Rubik's cube is considered highly practical for use in orientation services. In conclusion, the self-concept Rubik's cube medium for orientation services in Grade X at the private high school in Bandung is valid and practical for assisting students with self-discovery.

Utilization of Digital Media in Building the Morals of High School Students of 11 Medan State High School

Nurmala Br Saragih, Ihsan Satrya Azhar — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to determine the use of digital media in fostering students' moral character at SMA Negeri 11 Medan and to identify its supporting and inhibiting factors. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method with data collection techniques including observation, interviews, and documentation. The results show that digital media is utilized in Islamic Religious Education through educational videos, online learning platforms, social media, and religious content that support students' moral development. The use of digital media can improve students' discipline, responsibility, and ethical behavior when applied properly and in a well-directed manner. The supporting factors include the availability of technological facilities, school support, and the active role of teachers in character building. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factors include lack of supervision and improper use of digital media by students. With proper guidance, digital media can be an effective tool in shaping better student character in the digital era.

Teachers' Strategies for Implementing The Values of The Kerigan Tradition in Strengthening Students' Character at MTs Plus Al-Jawami Cilacap in 2025

Nani Kurniasih, Mulyoto, A. Dardiri Hasim — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study examines teachers' strategies for implementing the values of the Kerigan tradition in strengthening students' character at MTs Plus Al-Jawami Cilacap in 2025. The research aims to identify the strategies employed by teachers, explore the character values embedded in the Kerigan tradition, and analyze their contribution to students' character development. This study employed a qualitative case study approach. Data were collected through observations, interviews with teachers, school leaders, and students, as well as documentation. The data were analyzed using the stages of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, while data validity was ensured through source and technique triangulation. The findings reveal that teachers integrate the values of the Kerigan tradition into classroom learning, religious activities, and school culture through modeling, habituation, guidance, and reflective evaluation. The tradition promotes essential character values, including cooperation, responsibility, discipline, respect, social awareness, and religious commitment. The implementation of these values has positively influenced students' attitudes and behaviors, as reflected in their increased participation in collaborative activities, improved discipline, and stronger sense of responsibility toward the school community. The study concludes that integrating local cultural traditions into educational practices provides an effective approach to character education by reinforcing moral values while preserving local cultural heritage.

Exploration of Professional and Pedagogical Competencies of PJOK Teachers Towards the Quality of Physical Education Learning in Elementary Schools

Muchammad Hidayaturrochman, Nopem Kusumaningtyas Sumitro, Ahmad Lani — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0700

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This study aims to investigate the professional and teaching competencies of Physical Education, Sports, and Health (PJOK) teachers and their relationship with the quality of physical education learning in Elementary Schools within the framework of the Merdeka Curriculum. A qualitative approach with an interactive case study design was applied in three Elementary Schools in Beji District, Pasuruan Regency. The research subjects consisted of three PJOK teachers selected through purposive sampling (SDN Sumber Sari 1, SDI Azzahra, and SDN Beji 1). Data were collected through classroom and field observations, in-depth structured interviews, and review of portfolio documents. Data analysis techniques utilized the interactive model developed by Miles, Huberman, and Saldana, consisting of three main stages: data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that the professional competence of PJOK teachers was classified as good, as reflected in their mastery of subject matter substance, variety of teaching methods, and high creativity in modifying limited facilities and infrastructure. Their pedagogical competence was also very strong, evidenced by a deep understanding of students' motor characteristics, systematic differentiated learning planning, and the implementation of process-based authentic evaluation. The main supporting factors included visionary support from the school principal and active involvement in the Physical Education Teacher Working Group (KKGO) forum. Meanwhile, the main inhibiting factors included limited physical sports facilities in peripheral areas and a high teaching workload (managing classes 1 to 6 independently). Overall, the linear integration between professional and pedagogical competence significantly improves the quality of PJOK learning, characterized by high active student participation (85–95%), effective allocation of movement time (70–80%), and the creation of an inclusive, safe, and enjoyable learning atmosphere.

The Role of Parental Support and Teaching Styles in Predicting Student Engagement: Rethinking the Related to of Religious Character in Islamic Education

Ricky Zahir, Abdul Madjid — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Meskipun lebih dari 80% siswa Indonesia dikategorikan memiliki tingkat religiusitas yang tinggi, partisipasi aktif mereka dalam pembelajaran Akidah Akhlak masih relatif rendah, menunjukkan adanya kesenjangan antara pemahaman agama dan keterlibatan dalam pembelajaran. Studi ini bertujuan untuk meneliti hubungan antara gaya mengajar guru dan dukungan orang tua terhadap keterlibatan siswa dalam pembelajaran Akidah Akhlak, dengan karakter religius sebagai variabel moderasi. Studi ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif eksploratif dengan menggunakan Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Partisipan terdiri dari 63 siswa dari dua sekolah Islam di Yogyakarta yang dipilih melalui pengambilan sampel acak. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner skala Likert lima poin yang diadaptasi dari instrumen yang telah divalidasi dalam penelitian sebelumnya. Analisis data meliputi evaluasi model luar untuk menilai validitas dan reliabilitas serta evaluasi model dalam menggunakan prosedur bootstrapping untuk menguji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dukungan orang tua memiliki pengaruh positif yang signifikan terhadap keterlibatan siswa (t = 2,932; p = 0,004), sedangkan karakter religius juga memiliki pengaruh positif yang signifikan terhadap keterlibatan siswa (t = 3,509; p < 0,001). Namun, gaya mengajar guru dan dukungan orang tua tidak menunjukkan pengaruh langsung yang signifikan terhadap keterlibatan siswa. Lebih lanjut, karakter religius tidak secara signifikan memoderasi hubungan antara gaya mengajar guru dan keterlibatan siswa maupun hubungan antara dukungan orang tua dan keterlibatan siswa. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa penguatan karakter religius siswa dan optimalisasi keterlibatan orang tua lebih efektif dalam meningkatkan keterlibatan dalam pembelajaran Akidah Akhlak daripada hanya mengandalkan pendekatan pengajaran guru. Studi ini terkait dengan pengembangan budaya religius sekolah dengan menyoroti pentingnya faktor internal siswa dan dukungan keluarga dalam menumbuhkan keterlibatan belajar yang berkelanjutan.

Analysis of Students' Academic Learning Time in Physical Education (ALT-PE) Based on PJOK Teachers' Competence in Pasuruan Regency

Salis Samsul Ma'arif — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Academic Learning Time in Physical Education (ALT-PE) indicates teaching effectiveness in Physical, Sport, and Health Education (PJOK), yet its attainment depends heavily on teacher competence. This study described ALT-PE levels among elementary school students in Pasuruan Regency and examined differences across three categories of PJOK teacher competence: certified, non-certified, and non-linear (out-of-field). A quantitative comparative, descriptive-inferential design involved 15 PJOK teachers (five per category) and 75 students from 15 public elementary schools. Data were collected through video observation using the ALT-PE Coding Manual with interval recording, then analyzed using descriptive statistics, One-Way ANOVA, and the Games-Howell post-hoc test. The overall mean ALT-PE was 39.69%, below the recommended minimum standard of 50%. Certified teachers achieved the highest mean (66.32%) and were the only group meeting the standard, followed by non-certified (33.68%) and non-linear teachers (19.08%). ANOVA revealed a significant difference among the groups (F = 312.47; p < .001; η² = .956), with all pairwise comparisons significant in the Games-Howell test. These findings confirm that teacher competence, particularly certification status and educational-background alignment, is the principal determinant of effective student learning time in physical education. The study recommends accelerated certification, intensive training for non-linear teachers, and field-aligned teacher placement policies.

Keywords: Academic learning time; ALT-PE; Pasuruan Regency; PJOK teacher competence; teacher certification

The Role of Daurah Murabbiyah Wusthā in Developing the Spiritual and Intellectual Identity of Muslimat Hidayatullah Cadres in Sumatra

Enik Nur Faizah, Agus Sulistyo — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This research aims to analyze the role of Daurah Murabbiyah Wustha in strengthening spiritual identity, enhancing intellectual capacity, and consolidating Islamic brotherhood among the Muslimat Hidayatullah cadres throughout Sumatra. Using a descriptive qualitative approach and a case study design, the research captures the implementation of the daurah on August 30-31, 2025, at the Hidayatullah Batam Main Campus. Data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and document review, then analyzed thematically with validation through source triangulation and discussions with the organizers.

The results show a significant improvement in three main areas. First, spiritual identity: 92% of participants experienced a strengthening of their understanding of Islamic identity based on monotheism and the systematics of revelation, in accordance with QS. Ali Imran:79 and QS. Al-Jumu‘ah:2. Second, intellectual capacity: 87% of participants mastered the material of the Wustha level halaqah (SW, ASWAJA, Al-Harakah, Imamah, Jama‘atun minal Muslimīn, Wasathiyah) and were able to present the material through microteaching, in line with QS. An-Nahl:125. Third, Islamic brotherhood: a network of cadres was formed from 11 regions, in accordance with QS. As-Saff:4. The achievement graph shows an average increase of 27–28% between pre- and post-training scores, with spiritual and brotherhood dimensions reaching over 90%. It is concluded that Daurah Murabbiyah Wustha is effective as a means of standardizing the competencies of murabbiyah and strengthening the cadre of women's da'wah based on the values of monotheism, knowledge, and social networks.

The Role of Learning Motivation in Early Literacy Development: A Phenomenological Study of Elementary Students' Reading and Writing Experiences

Tuti Alawiyah Matondang, Ifrah Muliyani E. Pulungan, Hamka — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This phenomenological study aimed to describe the essential structures of learning motivation as experienced by elementary students during reading and writing activities. Employing Moustakas’s transcendental phenomenological approach, the study involved 18 first- through third-grade students from three public elementary schools. Data were collected through semi-structured phenomenological interviews, participant observations, stimulated recall using video recordings, and document collection including reading logs and writing journals. Analysis followed the modified Stevick-Colizzi-Keen method, yielding four invariant themes that constitute the essential structure of motivated literacy experience: the felt sense of competence as embodied satisfaction, the social visibility of literacy achievement, the perceived meaningfulness of the literacy task itself, and the temporal flow of engaged versus disengaged states. The findings reveal that learning motivation in early literacy is not a stable internal trait but a dynamic, context-sensitive intentional relationship between the child and the act of reading or writing. Motivation emerges from a self-reinforcing cycle in which successful performance produces embodied competence, competence becomes socially visible, the task is perceived as meaningful, and temporal awareness recedes, allowing absorption in the activity. The absence of any component disrupts the cycle, producing disengagement. The study contributes a phenomenological grounding to self-determination theory and offers practical implications for literacy instruction that supports children’s embodied, social, and temporal experiences of motivation.

Building Digital Competence for Better Employee Performance: The Roles of Technology Readiness and Technology Self-Efficacy in Indonesia’s Payment Switching Industry

Syaiful Akbar, Anies Lastiati — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to examine the influence of Technology Readiness and Technology Self-Efficacy on Employee Performance, with Digital Competence serving as a mediating variable in payment switching companies in Indonesia. The study is motivated by the rapid digital transformation in the payment systems industry, which requires organizations to develop a workforce with adequate technological readiness, confidence in using technology, and digital competence to enhance employee performance. The research framework is grounded in Technology Readiness Theory, Social Cognitive Theory, and Human Capital Theory. A quantitative research approach was employed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Data were collected from 175 employees working at four payment switching companies in Indonesia and analyzed using SmartPLS 4. The findings reveal that Technology Readiness and Technology Self-Efficacy have positive and significant effects on both Digital Competence and Employee Performance. Furthermore, Digital Competence has a positive and significant effect on Employee Performance and is found to mediate the relationships between Technology Readiness and Employee Performance, as well as between Technology Self-Efficacy and Employee Performance. These findings suggest that enhancing employees' technological readiness, confidence in using technology, and digital competence plays a crucial role in improving employee performance in Indonesia's payment switching industry.