Adi Atmoko, Wahyu N. Eka Saputra, I.M. Hambali, Eny Tri Wahyuni
This study aimed to describe and compare the achievement motivation and learning behavior based on male and female students in Indonesia. Respondents have involved 902 female high school students and 637 male high school students using the cluster random sampling technique. Data were collected using a scale of achievement motivation and learning behavior with has a validity coefficient of items in the range of 0.362 to 0.724, and each had Cronbach’s alpha reliability of 0.811 and 0.866; data analyzed by descriptive and Mann-Whitney tests. The results showed significant differences in the level of achievement motivation and learning behavior of male and female students. Female students showed better achievement motivation and learning behavior than male students. This study discussed by compare between several countries and recommends the need for guidance and counseling services to increase achievement motivation and student learning behavior based on gender differences. © 2022, Pegem Egitim ve Ogretim Dergisi. All Rights Reserved.
Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia; Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Indonesia; Universitas Mochammad Sroedji, Indonesia