The Existence Of The Quarter Life Crisis Phenomenon and Its Effect On Student Self Confidence

Abstract

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tingkat quarter life crisis, tingkat kepercayaan diri mahasiswa UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta dan apakah terdapat pengaruh quarter life crisis terhadap kepercayaan diri. Objek dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta yang berusia 20 sampai 25 tahun. Jumlah responden pada penelitian ini adalah 40 responded. Data dan penelitian ini dikumpulkan dengan teknik metode kuesioner, selanjutnya data dianalisis menggunakan teknik kualitatif dengan menggunakan analisis fenomenologi. Setelah data dianalisis dapat disimpulkan bahwa tingkat quarter life crisis pada mahasiswa UIN Jakarta menunjukkan kategori sedang, sedangkan tingkat kepercayaan diri pada mahasiswa UIN Jakarta menunjukkan kategori sedang. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa quarter life crisis ini merupakan perubahan emosional yang terjadi pada masa perkembangan dari remaja menuju dewasa yang menimbulkan perasaan cemas dan khawatir yang berlebihan terhadap kehidupan yang akan datang.

Factors Contributing to Quarter Life Crisis on Early Adulthood: A Systematic Literature Review

“…Commitment to purpose is defined as an individual’s effort to commit to every responsibility and goal of his life in the future, such as completing or continuing his education to a higher level, 22 finding a job, 11 getting an ideal job, 11 confusion about career direction after graduating from college, 17 establishing a more intimate relationship, or getting married. 15 These circumstances often make individuals feel trapped in realizing their life goals. 13 Early adult men are prone to experiencing quarter-life crises due to work-related crises, while women are more concerned about romantic relationships leading to marriage.…”

“… 23 A high degree of spirituality and religion might lessen the severity of quarter-life crisis. 15 Additionally, the anxiety component may play a major role in affecting each person’s quarter-life crisis. The Complete Dictionary of Psychology defines anxiety as a collection of unfavorable emotions that manifest as fears and worries about the future without a known reason behind them.…”

“…24 Anxiety-related factors such as stress, uncertainty, depression, and despair influence how severe a person’s quarter-life crisis is. 11 , 12 , 15 , 17 , 18 , 25 , 26…”

“…This systematic review of the literature also discovered additional factors that influence quarter life crises, including identity factors, 9 self-disclosure factors, 27 and motivational factors from Anggraini’s research. 15 Identity characteristics have an impact on quarter-life crises as well. Additionally, the self-confidence element has a role in reducing stress and anxiety in those going through a quarter-life crisis.…”

“…Additionally, the self-confidence element has a role in reducing stress and anxiety in those going through a quarter-life crisis. 9 , 15 , 17 In your twenties, a period of responsibility and stress, your self-esteem is crucial. Individuals with strong levels of self-efficacy will be less affected by the quarter life crisis.…”