Dynamics of Quarter Life Crisis (QLC) of Yogyakarta Students

Authors

  • Lailatul Nur Aini Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa Yogyakarta, Indonesia
  • Titik Muti’ah Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Keywords:

Quarter Life Crisis, Student, Yogyakarta

Abstract

QLC is a crisis of emotional confusion or feelings at the age of a quarter of life, the transition from adolescence to adulthood. QLC is the period that determines the success next development. This study aims to describe the dynamics of the Quarter Life Crisis (QLC) and the factors that influence it university students (emerging adulthood) in Yogyakarta. A phenomenological qualitative approach is used in this study. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews, observation and documentation on 3 subjects (18-25 years old) and informants as data source validation. The results showed that in their ages of 20s the three subjects had different QLC dynamics. This is proven to appear indecisive when making decisions, feeling hopeless, negative self-assessment, trapped in difficult situations, anxious, depressed and also worried about interpersonal relationships. Factors that influence were the existence of hopes and dreams, religion and spirituality, love relationships, family and friends, academic and career challenges.

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2022-08-15