FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND SELF-CONFIDENCE: THE THREE PILLARS THAT SHAPE STUDENT’S CONFIDENCE

Abstract

The This study aims to analyze the effect of friends support and family support on college students' self-confidence levels. The method used is a quantitative survey with a correlational approach. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 101 student respondents. Data analysis used multiple regression statistical techniques to determine the contribution of each support variable to self-confidence. The results of the study indicate that both friend support and family support have a positive and significant effect on students' self-confidence levels. Family support plays a slightly more dominant role than friend support in shaping self-confidence. In conclusion, increasing support from family and friends is very important for improving students' self-confidence, so it is recommended that educational institutions strengthen the role of these two sources of support in the process of student personal development.