The Role of Resilience in School Climate, Adaptability, and Self-Efficacy to Academic Performance: Evidence from a Maritime Polytechnic in Indonesia

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of school climate, student adaptability, and self-efficacy on academic performance, with student resilience serving as a mediating variable. Employing a quantitative explanatory design, the research was conducted at Politeknik Pelayaran Barombong, a leading maritime polytechnic in Eastern Indonesia. The entire population of 586 cadets across three academic programs participated through a census sampling technique. Data were collected via a Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed using Variance-Based Structural Equation Modeling (VB-SEM) with SmartPLS software. The results demonstrate that a positive school climate, high adaptability, and strong self-efficacy significantly enhance both resilience and academic performance. Furthermore, resilience mediates the effects of these predictors on performance, acting as a psychological buffer that enables students to overcome challenges. The findings underscore the importance of fostering a supportive academic environment, promoting adaptive skills, and strengthening self-efficacy to improve student outcomes. Practical implications include targeted teacher training, comprehensive student support programs, and initiatives aimed at building confidence and resilience among learners.