Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology
Self-regulated learning strategies in distance education: Insights from Indonesia
Mohammad Arrafii 1 * , Dedi Sumarsono 1, Taufik Suadiyatno 1
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1 Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika, Indonesia
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Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology, Online First, pp. 1-14
https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202534897

Article Type: Research Article

Published Online: 27 Jul 2025

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ABSTRACT
This study investigated the application of self-regulated learning strategies among Indonesian students in distance learning environment. The research combined quantitative survey data from 236 students across several Indonesian universities with qualitative insights from semi-structured interviews with nine participants. The Online Self-Regulated Learning Questionnaire, which was adapted, translated to Indonesian, and evaluated through pilot testing, served as the primary instrument for data collection in quantitative phase. Meanwhile, the qualitative aspect relied on individual semi-structured interview as the data collection method. Descriptive statistics revealed a predominant use of environmental structuring strategies, leaving the help-seeking strategies as the least frequently practiced. These finding was supported and illuminated by the findings from the thematic analysis of the qualitative data, highlighting the nuanced application of self-regulated learning strategies in students' daily distance learning routines. The study points out the perceived critical role of self-regulated learning in enhancing the efficacy of distance learning and suggests educational interventions to support effective practices of distance education. The implications for practice are discussed, emphasizing the need for adaptive learning strategies that accommodate the dynamic nature of distance education.
KEYWORDS
distance learning higher education learning strategies self-regulated learning
In-text citation: (Arrafii et al., 2025)
Reference: Arrafii, M., Sumarsono, D., & Suadiyatno, T. (2025). Self-regulated learning strategies in distance education: Insights from Indonesia. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202534897
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Reference: Arrafii M, Sumarsono D, Suadiyatno T. Self-regulated learning strategies in distance education: Insights from Indonesia. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology. 2025. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202534897
In-text citation: (1), (2), (3), etc.
Reference: Arrafii M, Sumarsono D, Suadiyatno T. Self-regulated learning strategies in distance education: Insights from Indonesia. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology. 2025. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202534897
In-text citation: (Arrafii et al., 2025)
Reference: Arrafii, Mohammad, Dedi Sumarsono, and Taufik Suadiyatno. "Self-regulated learning strategies in distance education: Insights from Indonesia". Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology (2025). https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202534897
In-text citation: (Arrafii et al., 2025)
Reference: Arrafii, M., Sumarsono, D., and Suadiyatno, T. (2025). Self-regulated learning strategies in distance education: Insights from Indonesia. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202534897
In-text citation: (Arrafii et al., 2025)
Reference: Arrafii, Mohammad et al. "Self-regulated learning strategies in distance education: Insights from Indonesia". Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology, 2025. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202534897
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