The economic factors and financial direction play an important role in students’ academic success. Therefore, it is essential to conduct research aimed at examining the influence of students’ learning cycles. Answering this issue, a group of Undiksha students: Ni Kadek Widiantari as leader, and four other members: Kadek Sri Marhaeni, Putu Listiani, Ni Putu Erni Asih, and Komang Damar Danuartha, under the supervision of Made Putri Ariasih, S.Si., M.M., carried out research under the Student Creativity Program for Social Humanities Research (PKM-RSH). The research is titled “The Impact of the Economic Strength and Financial Direction on the “Learning Cycle.”
This research targets students from various faculties at universities across Indonesia, aiming to provide a comprehensive overview of how economic conditions and financial direction influence their learning cycles. This research started in March 2024 and was completed in August 2024, following a process that included data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. This research involved students from various faculties and universities, including Ganesha University of Education, UIN Jember, STIE Satya Dharma, STAHN Mpu Kuturan, and Telkom University.
The primary informants in this research were active university students. The key informants included Student Executive Board (BEM) leaders from Ganesha University of Education and STIE Satya Dharma, along with supporting informants who were lecturers. Preliminary results from the interviews indicate that students’ economic strength significantly impacts their learning cycle. The majority of informants stated that economic strength affects the facilities they can access to support their studies. Additionally, economic strength also influences students’ stress levels during their academic journey. The research findings thus far have revealed that financial direction significantly affects students’ learning cycles. Interview results also uncovered that students who struggle to manage their finances during their studies experience higher stress levels, with some resorting to online loans.
