Abstract
In the process of writing a thesis, students often facing problems. Problems when preparing the thesis can be the cause of the decline in student enthusiasm so that they do not want to try hard in achieving their goals. Hardiness is needed as a personality characteristic that helps improve students' attitudes so they can face problems related to the thesis preparation process. Factors that can affect student hardiness is social support. This study was conducted with the aim of knowing the effect of social support on hardiness in students who are working on a thesis. Participants in this study amounted to 208 students who are working on a thesis in Makassar. The data collection using modified scale named Multidimensional Scale Perceived Social Support and Hardiness scale. This research method is quantitative method using simple regression analysis. The results showed that there was an effect of social support on hardiness in students who are working on a thesis. The most influential social support on hardiness was found to come from significant other.
Keywords:
Social support, Hardiness, College student
