Seafarer’s Stress and Long Distance Relationship with Family

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to know the work pressure faced by modern Indonesian seafarers and their long distance relationship with their family. Five seafarers who originally lived in Jakarta participated in this qualitative study. Data were gathered through interviews by mobile phone. Thematic content analysis identified themes and sub-themes, among others: stress related to work, stress related to family, stress related to worship, stressor related to catastrophe, how to cope the stress, and optimal sailing interval. Some implications for theoretical and practical consideration were discussed.