Cross-Sectional Study: Very Satisfactory Predicate of grade-point average (GPA) of UMY Medical Students is Not Affected by Non-Academic Activities but is Affected by Anxiety

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Students tend to participate in non-academic activities during their free time to develop their interests and talents, including medical students. However, the medical study program is known for its demanding academic and emotional challenges. Active involvement in non-academic activities may add to these demands, potentially triggering anxiety and affecting academic performance. This study aims to determine the influence of non-academic activities on the level of anxiety and academic performance of medical students at the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta. This observational study employed a cross-sectional approach involving medical students year from the 2021 and 2022. Data were collected using a questionnaire on non-academic activities, cumulative GPA, and the Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (ZSAS). Data were analyzed using the Spearman correlation test. The results showed that 86.3% of the 204 respondents had low levels of non-academic activity, 10.8% experienced mild to moderate anxiety, and 43.6% had a cumulative GPA categorized as very satisfactory. The ordinal logistic regression test showed no significant influence (p>0.05) of non-academic activity levels on anxiety and cumulative GPA. However, there was a significant relationship between anxiety and GPA, with higher anxiety associated with lower GPA. These findings highlight the importance of managing anxiety to support students' academic achievement.

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