Abstract :
ABSTRAK
LATAR BELAKANG: Quarter-life crisis merupakan fase emosional dan penuh
tekanan yang umumnya dialami pada masa dewasa awal dan tak luput pula dialami
oleh fresh graduate. Namun, meskipun quarter-life crisis dapat menjadi sangat
menantang dan menyiksa, ia juga dapat memberikan peluang untuk belajar dan
tumbuh jika menemukan strategi yang tepat dalam menghadapinya.
TUJUAN: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pengalaman dan strategi
dalam menghadapi quarter-life crisis pada fresh graduate Program Studi Psikologi
Universitas Jambi.
METODE: Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan
fenomenologi. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik wawancara
mendalam. Analisis data Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Kriteria
partisipan.adalah fresh graduate psikologi Universitas Jambi yang pernah
mengalami fresh graduate berdasarkan survei data awal.
HASIL: Gambaran pengalaman quarter-life crisis pada fresh graduate psikologi
Universitas Jambi adalah tantangan akademik, tekanan pasca-kelulusan, pengaruh
konflik interpersonal, membandingkan diri (self comparison) dan keputusasaan.
Adapun strategi dalam menghadapi quarter-life crisis yang dilakukan fresh graduate
psikologi Universitas Jambi adalah self acceptance, growth mindset, social support,
pengaruh ilmu psikologi, dan religiusitas.
KESIMPULAN DAN SARAN: Keempat partisipan telah menggambarkan
pengalaman quarter-life crisis dan strategi menghadapinya. Penelitian ini diharapkan
menambah informasi mengenai quarter-life crisis.
Kata Kunci: quarter-life crisis, fresh graduate , strategi menghadapi krisis, lulusan
psikologi
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Quarter-life crisis is an emotional and stressful phase commonly
experienced in early adulthood and is not exempt from fresh graduates. However,
even though the quarter-life crisis can be very challenging and distressing, it can also
provide opportunities for learning and growth if the right strategies are found to cope
with it.
OBJECTIVES : This research aims to describe the experiences and strategies in
overcoming the quarter-life crisis among fresh graduates of the Bachelor of
Psychology from the University of Jambi.
METHOD: This research has used qualitative methods with a phenomenological
approach. The data collection method has been carried out using in-depth interview
techniques. Data analysis has been carried out using Interpretative Phenomenological
Analysis (IPA). The criteria for participants who have been studied are fresh
graduates of psychology at Jambi University who have experienced fresh graduates
based on preliminary data surveys.
RESULTS: The description of quarter-life crisis experiences in fresh graduates of
psychology at Jambi University that has been studied is academic challenges, post?graduation pressure, the influence of interpersonal conflicts, self-comparison and
despair. The strategies in dealing with the quarter-life crisis carried out by fresh
psychology graduates of Jambi University are self-acceptance, growth mindset,
social support, the influence of psychology, and religiosity.
CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION: The four participants have described their
quarter-life crisis experiences and coping strategies. This study is expected to
contribute to the information about the quarter-life crisis.
Keywords: quarter-life crisis, fresh graduates, coping strategies, psychology graduate