Quarter-life Crisis Research Articles

Interactive Ebook to Help Young Adults Face Quarter Life Crisis in Modern Era

This project aims to help Indonesian young adults gain knowledge on how to overcome quarter-life crisis through Filosofi Teras Interactive eBook while also using interactivity as a strength to gain their interest. The method used is In-depth interview (qualitative) with the target market and the experts. The results is proven that the target market has a level of interest towards quarter life crisis and reading however traditional books is not enough to keep their attention. Interactive eBook therefore is suitable to convey the content of the books with its illustration, animation, audio, and interactivity. Interactive eBook can help the target market to focus and enjoy reading by looking at the animation and keep their attention by curiosity what will happen on the next page.

Strategic Management of Hybrid Counseling: A Novel Approach to Addressing Quarter-Life Crisis Among University Students in Indonesia

This study aims to analyze the Hibryd Counseling Service (Islamic counselling) strategy to effectively prevent Quarter Life Crisis and prepare students who become agents of change for a better direction in college. Using interview, observation, and documentation methods, this study seeks to obtain data on the phenomenon of quarter-life crisis and the new approach. The data sources include critical stakeholders in the guidance and counselling laboratory. Data analysis was carried out through data transcription, coding, and categorization. The study results indicate that Islamic counselling is valuable in guiding individuals to overcome quarter-life crises by aligning psychological and spiritual aspects. Islamic counselling significantly contributes to helping individuals overcome quarter-life crises with a holistic approach involving spiritual, psychological, and social factors. Integrating Islamic values in counselling forms a solid framework to support young individuals facing life challenges. These findings provide important insights related to the effectiveness of the Islamic counselling approach in overcoming quarter-life crises through the integration of spiritual, psychological, and social values.

The Effect of Mindfulness and Loneliness on Sense of Purpose in Individuals in the Age of Quarter Life Crisis

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent a global effort to achieve sustainable prosperity for all, with a strong focus on the quality of the next generation, particularly the youth. The future of a nation is closely tied to the quality of its young population. Early adulthood is a crucial period for determining career paths and life goals, which directly impact personal development and self-quality. One of the critical challenges faced during this period is the quarter life crisis (QLC), characterized by confusion over life purpose. In Indonesia, data shows that more than half of youth experience QLC, typically occurring between the ages of 18 and 35. This study aims to explore the factors influencing a sense of purpose to offer effective strategies for addressing the quarter life crisis. The research was conducted using a quantitative approach with non-probability sampling and survey methods. The sample consisted of 196 respondents (71.7% female and 28.3% male). Data analysis was performed using multiple linear regression with the assistance of SPSS version 8.0 software. Results revealed that mindfulness and loneliness have a significant impact (p<0.05) on the sense of purpose in individuals experiencing QLC, with an R-squared value of 0.090, indicating a 9% influence. These findings highlight the need for targeted counseling and psychological support services to address the quarter life crisis. Providing counseling that focuses on enhancing mindfulness and reducing loneliness can help individuals strengthen their sense of purpose, ultimately enabling them to navigate this challenging life stage more effectively.

PsychoEducation “Quarter Life Crisis : Handling Of The IMM Legal Supremacy Activist

The beginning of adulthood is a phase where a person is searching for their identity, which is often accompanied by challenges, emotional stress, periods of social loneliness, as well as changes in values and adaptation of lifestyle. This condition is called the Quarter Life Crisis (QLC). The Quarter Life Crisis is the anxiety that arises due to the uncertainty about the future. If the QLC is not handled effectively, the emotional crisis has the potential to last for a long time. The purpose of the research was to determine the effect of psychoeducation and Self-Compassion Writing training. The method was carried out by providing psychoeducation in the form of presentations and lectures. The research design used pre-test and post-test. The research was conducted on 15 participants (IMM Supremasi Hukum cadres). The results of the pre-test showed that the participants had a fairly large difference in total score compared to the post-test, where the pre-test Mean result was 21.33 while the post-test Mean result was 78. As for the results of the Self-Compassion Writing training, the Mean value was 88.

Self-Esteem between Social Support and Quarter-Life Crisis

Self-Esteem between Social Support and Quarter-Life Crisis

Peran Religiositas terhadap Quarter-Life Crisis pada Dewasa Awal

The Quarter-life crisis is a crisis in early adulthood, where individuals fear the direction of life, such as careers, find out who they are, relationships, and social life. One of the factors that can affect a quarter-life crisis is religiosity. This study aims to see the relationship between religiosity and quarter-life crisis in early adulthood in Pekanbaru City. This research is correlational quantitative. Subjects in this study were 225 people (64 men and 161 women) in Pekanbaru with an age range of 18-37 years who were taken using purposive sampling technique with the characteristic of early adulthood who are Muslim. Data were collected using two scales, the religiosity scale, and the scale quarter-life crisis. The results in this study indicate a negative relationship between religiosity and quarter-life crisis in early adulthood in Pekanbaru with Sig. of 0.002 and the correlation coefficient of (r) = -0.201 means that high or low religiosity has a correlation with the quarter-life crisis, thus the research hypothesis is accepted.Based on the results of this research, appropriate interventions are needed to increase religiosity so that it can have a positive impact on the quarter-life crisis in early adulthood.

Psychological Well-Being, Curiosity and Perfectionism among Filipino Young Professionals with Quarter Life Crisis: Basis for Existential Positive Psychology Wellness Plan

Quarter Life Crisis is a difficult encounter in the life transition from adolescence to early adulthood. This crisis revolves around social comparison, work satisfaction, intimate relationships, career consolidation, preoccupations and fears, struggle from transition, social isolation, and frustration and disappointments. This study examined the psychological well-being, curiosity, and perfectionism among young professionals with a quarter-life crisis. There were 318 participants in this study from two different cities in one province of Region IV-A in the Philippines. The study used a sequential explanatory mixed method design that combines qualitative and quantitative research. Based on the result, the research found that young professionals with quarter-life crises have low psychological well-being, low curiosity, and high perfectionism. The themes, low disposition, poor mindset, and weak personality were extracted from the texts to fully support the respective variables. Furthermore, the research proposed a psychological intervention plan for young professionals experiencing the crisis: the existential positive psychology wellness plan.

Importance of Self-Efficacy in Overcoming Quarter-Life Crisis among Fresh Graduates

Individuals who have just completed their studies at the university, commonly referred to as fresh graduates, will inevitably undergo a transition period from adolescence to adulthood known as the quarter life crisis. To face this crisis, there is a need for confidence to be able to confront every problem that arises, this confidence is referred to as self-efficacy. This study aims to examine whether there is a relationship between self-efficacy and the quarter-life crisis. The research was conducted using a quantitative approach with correlation analysis. The research subjects were fresh graduates who had graduated from college 2 years and were aged 21-25 years. The sampling technique used was accidental sampling. The self-efficacy scale used the General Self-Efficacy Scale 12 (GSES-12) (α = 0.858), while the quarter-life crisis scale used was the Developmental Crisis Questionnaire (DCQ-12) (α = 0.832). Data collection was done using questionnaires distributed online through social media. The results of this study indicate that self-efficacy has a significant relationship with the quarter-life crisis at 0.000 (p<0.05), with a correlation coefficient of -0.635, indicating that self-efficacy is negatively correlated with the quarter-life crisis. In other words, the higher the level of self-efficacy, the lower the level of quarter life crisis.Individu yang baru saja menyelesaikan studi di perguruan tinggi, atau sering disebut sebagai fresh graduate, tentunya akan melewati masa transisi dari remaja menuju dewasa yang dikenal dengan quarter life crisis. Untuk menghadapi krisis tersebut perlunya keyakinan agar mampu menghadapi tiap masalah yang datang, keyakinan itu disebut dengan efikasi diri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat apakah terdapat hubungan antara efikasi diri dengan quarter life crisis. Penelitian dilakukan dengan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan analisis korelasi. Subjek penelitian merupakan fresh graduate yang telah lulus kuliah terhitung 2 tahun setelah kelulusan, serta berusia 21-25 tahun. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan accidental sampling. Skala efikasi diri menggunakan General Self-Efficacy Scale 12 (GSES-12) (α = 0,858), sedangkan skala quarter life crisis yang digunakan adalah Developmental Crisis Questionnaire (DCQ-12) (α = 0,832). Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner yang dibagikan secara online melalui media sosial. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa efikasi diri memiliki hubungan yang signifikan terhadap quarter life crisis sebesar 0,000 (p<0,05), dengan koefisien korelasi sebesar -0,635 hal ini menunjukkan efikasi diri berhubungan negatif dengan quarter life crisis. Artinya semakin tinggi tingkat efikasi diri maka semakin rendah tingkat quarter life crisis.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN QUARTER-LIFE CRISIS AND THE LEVEL OF RELIGIOSITY IN FINAL-YEAR STUDENTS

This study aims to determine whether there is a relationship between quarter-life crisis and religiosity. This study used a quantitative approach with a correlational type of research. The population in the survey was final-year students of the Faculty of Da'wah and Communication, which amounted to 638 students. From the sampling technique used using Slovin, there was a sample of 87 students. This study takes a quantitative approach with correlational research that aims to determine how two variables are connected. This field study uses questionnaire-based data collection methods and documentation, with 25 statement items from each instrument. The design of this study is to correlate Pearson product moments. The results showed that the average student experienced a quarter-life crisis and a moderate level of religiosity. Meanwhile, the Correlation test results show a strong relationship between the quarter-life crisis and the level of religiosity in final-year students of the Faculty of Da'wah and Communication. The relationship is determined based on the interpretation of the correlation coefficient, which is in the range of 0.60-0.799—testing the data hypothesis in research that has been done, where the higher the quarter-life crisis experienced, the higher the level of religiosity in students.

Balance Between a Realm of Possibilities and a Void of Emptiness: A Study on the Effect of Quarter-Life Crisis on Self-Esteem & Academic Performance among College Students

In today’s time college students while entering adulthood experience a plethora of stressors. At the same time, they attempt to become comfortable with new things and adapt to the real world after the protective environment of school. Self-esteem and academic performance are very critical during this period as quarter-life crises tend to have an effect and shape students in different ways. A substantial body of studies shows results where self-esteem and academic performance are correlated to quarter-life crises among college students. The current research aims to study the effect of the quarter-life crisis on self-esteem & academic performance. The participants were informed about the study and the questionnaires were filled out using Google Forms. Each participant was thanked for their cooperation. Standardised Psychological Tests were used to measure the quarter-life crisis, self-esteem, and academic performance among 31 college students ranging from 18-25 years of age. The results found a significant negative relationship between self-esteem and quarter-life crisis. No significant relationship was found between other variables. It is recommended to college students that they spend time doing their favourite activities, spend time with their loved ones and adopt coping mechanisms along with mindfulness and meditation techniques so that they can power through the crisis in front of them. The students need to be able to feel confident and not doubt themselves or let any critical situation negatively affect their self-esteem.

Quarter-Life Crisis: Dealing with a Reality that Doesn't Align with Expectations and Aspirations

Quarter life crisis occurs when a person reaches the age of 18 to 29 years. A person will begin to find it difficult to face the world, find it difficult to control their emotions, and begin to question whether the life they are living is the right life. So there is a need for more information about the quarter life crisis. One solution that can be considered is to provide information and disseminate it so that individuals recognize and understand how to respond to the quarter life crisis by using posters. The research method used in this research is qualitative with a survey of Instagram posts with the characteristics of respondents, namely people aged 20 years and over who have Instagram and see posts that researchers have posted on the Instagram page. The instrument used was in the form of an Instagram post containing the meaning, characteristics and factors causing the quarter life crisis which were then analyzed using descriptive analysis. The results of this research show that the majority of respondents are experiencing a quarter life crisis. It is hoped that with this post about the quarter life crisis, they will be able to realize that they are experiencing a quarter life crisis and can face the appropriate measures

Dampak Ketergantungan Konten Flexing pada Fase Quarter Life Crisis Mahasiswa Tingkat Akhir

Final-year students aged 20 years and over often feel various pressures to achieve a certain level of success or achievement. One of them is the pressure from flexing content that is often presented on social media. Dependence on flexing content can trigger anxiety about the future, which ultimately leads to the emergence of the quarter-life crisis phase. Through its content, social media indirectly influences students, especially in forming a crisis of self-confidence. This research aims to determine the influence of dependency on flexing content on the quarter-life crisis phase of final-year students and to find out how big the influence of dependency on flexing content is on the quarter-life crisis phase of final-year students. The media dependency theory introduced by Rokeach & Defleur (1976) is utilized as the primary foundation for this research. This research uses a quantitative approach with a survey method for 214 Communication Science students class of 2020 at Telkom University, Bandung. The results of this research obtained a significance value of 0.000 <0.05. The research findings indicate that the dependency on flexing content on social media has a considerable potential to induce anxiety about life direction, leading to the formation of the quarter-life crisis phase. This shows that the dependence on flexing content which includes cognitive, affective, and behavioral aspects influences the quarter-life crisis phase which includes hopes and dreams, educational challenges, religion and spirituality, work life, home, lovers, family, and friends, and identity in final-year students. final Communication Science class of 2020, Telkom University Bandung, with an influence level of 40.7%, and the other 59.3% were influenced by other factors not included in the research. Research implications and suggestions are also discussed.

The Influence of Solution-Focused Therapy on Quarter-Life Crisis in Early Adult Women

The Influence of Solution-Focused Therapy on Quarter-Life Crisis in Early Adult Women

JIVA: Burnout Early Detection and Mindfulness Therapy for College Students to Prevent Self-diagnosis in the Quarter Life Crisis Era

Burnout has harmed students. Recent ventures, such as counseling, have yet to provide significant benefits. Furthermore, there is a tendency for college students to self-diagnose. However, self-diagnosis often leads to misdiagnosis and mishandling, triggering more severe health problems. This study aims to know if Jiva can be used as burnout early detection and mindfulness therapy for college students to prevent self-diagnosis in the quarter-life crisis era. The research was conducted at Marcopolo Bali International from October-December 2022. Population of this study was eight respondents for the small group trial and 80 respondents for the large group trial. The research method used is Research & Development with ADDIE research design. Qualitative and quantitative data will be analyzed descriptively. Jiva app is software that integrates Burnout Early Detection and Body Scan Meditation. The creation of the application will help find burnout as early as possible and treat student burnout. The results of the material validation test showed that the application was included to excellent category with the score of 4.75 (95%). The results of the media validation test showed that the application was included to excellent category with the score of 4.32 (86%). Furthermore, the small group trial pointed to the application belonging to good category with the score of 3.95 (79%). The large group trial pointed to good category with the score of 3.9 (78%). Thus, Jiva can be used as burnout early detection and mindfulness therapy for college students to prevent self-diagnosis in the quarter-life crisis era.

Quarter Life Crisis Among College Students

Quarter Life Crisis Among College Students

Hubungan antara Big Five Personality dengan Quarter Life Crisis pada Mahasiswa Tingkat Akhir di Universitas Negeri Padang

This study aims to see the relationship between big five personality and quarter life crisis in final year students at Padang State University. This research uses quantitative methods with a correlational research design. The sample collection technique in this study used cluster sampling technique. The number of respondents in this study was 116 final year students at Padang State University. The instrument in this study uses the scale of quarter life crisis crisis adopted from researcher Salsabilla (2023). And Goldberg's (1992) International Personality Item Pool-Big Five Factor Marker 50 (IPIP-BFM-50) scale, adapted to Indonesian by Akhtar & Azwar (2018). The results of the analysis used Product-Moment correlation analysis and found a significant negative relationship between the big five personality dimensions, namely extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and with quarter life crisis in final year students at Padang State University.

Memahami Tantangan dan Solusi Quarter-Life Crisis dalam Perspektif Psikologi Sosial

This research aims to understand the challenges and solutions faced by young adults experiencing a quarter-life crisis (QLC) from a social psychology perspective. The method used is a case study involving individuals aged 20-30 years. The results show that QLC is a period of significant crisis, characterized by uncertainty and anxiety regarding career, interpersonal relationships, and self-identity. The main causal factors include social pressure, comparison of oneself with others, and family and environmental expectations. The psychological impacts that arise include feelings of being trapped, anxiety, and depression, which affect an individual's mental and emotional well-being. This research identified four main stages in QLC: feelings of being trapped, the urge to change the situation, efforts to rebuild life, and finally achieving control and life satisfaction. Effective solutions to overcome QLC include psychological interventions such as solution-focused therapy, limiting social media use, and developing a strong social support network. Better self-understanding and focusing on concrete actions are also important strategies in dealing with uncertainty and anxiety during this period. This research provides important insights for psychology practitioners and individuals facing QLC, and emphasizes the need for interventions tailored to each individual's specific needs. With the right support, individuals can manage QLC more effectively and achieve a more stable and fulfilling life.

The Role of Quarter-Life Crisis Toward Personal Growth Initiative in Emerging Adulthood

Abstract. Many people experiencing quarter-life crisis at the age of 27th, which considered as emerging adulthood phase, which affect the individual’s personal growth initiative. This research was done to see the impact of the quarter- life crisis towards personal growth initiative. The method used for this research is quantitative correlational with the sample of 18-27 years old and domiciled in Surabaya. Data collection was done with an online questionnaire with total of 107 respondents. Most of them are female, with the percentage of 54.2%, and aged 18 years old, with the percentage of 29.9%. Linear hypothesis test showed significant result with p value <0.001, and ꞵ -0.382. It means that quarter-life crisis has negative impacts toward personal growth initiative, meaning a higher quarter-life crisis would lead to lower personal growth initiative. Through this research, individuals are able to understand that quarter-life crisis can affect their personal growth initiative.

Emerging adulthood in medical school. Gender, school-related factors and Big Five traits related to medical students’ quarter-life crisis

Background: Quarter-life crisis is the anxiety and discomfort the young might experience at the end of their studies and at the beginning of their career. Objectives: Factors related to medical students’ quarter-life crisis were explored in this study. Methods: in the cross-sectional study, 351 medical students (74.6% female, mean of age: 23.79 years, SD: 1.53 years) filled in the online questionnaire that contained Quarter-life Crisis Questionnaire, International Personality Item Pool version of Big Five markers, and questions about different aspects of medical school. Independent t-test, Mann-Whitney U test and linear regression analysis were performed. Results: Women reported higher quarter-life crisis (t = –3.44, p = 0.001, Cohen’s d = 0.42). Higher quarter-life crisis displayed among those students who did not apply to medical university right after high school (U = 2865.5, p = 0.03, Cohen’s d = 0.24). Students who would have not applied to medical school again (t = –7.93, p < 0.001, Cohen’s d = 0.90); would have not encouraged their children to apply to medical school (U = 10414.5, p < 0.001, Cohen’s d = 0.57); were uncertain to finish university (t = 6.68, p< 0.001, Cohen’s d = 0.74) showed higher quarter-life crisis. Students who failed at least one term for academic reason (U = 11809.5, p = 0.04, Cohen’s d = 0.23); did not feel to get proper knowledge to accomplish a medical job (t = –3.90, p < 0.001, Cohen’s d = 0.54); were not satisfied with their grades (U = 11560.5, p = 0.01, Cohen’s d = 0.27) reported higher quarter-life crisis. Students who did not plan to work in a clinical field and patient care (t =–5.974, p = 0.00, Cohen’s d = 0.93); wanted to work abroad in the future (U = 12931.5, p = 0.00; Cohen’s d =0.27) had higher quarter-life crisis. Personality traits, such as extraversion (β = –0.20, p < 0.001), conscientiousness (β = –0.10, p = 0.01) were significant negative, neuroticism significant positive predictor of quarter-life crisis (β = 0.61, p < 0.001). Conclusion: The explored variables might be indicators of quarter-life crisis, and can be the basis of university counseling, when medical students’ quarter-life crisis and emerging adulthood is in focus.

Hubungan Antara Dukungan Sosial Teman Sebaya Dengan Quarter Life Crisis Pada Remaja Kelas XII di SMA Negeri 1 Mande Cianjur Tahun 2023

Quarter life crisis in adolescents during emerging adulthood is someone who is experiencing a period of crisis in the form of anxiety and anxiety about the future and the search for identity. In facing this period of crisis, peer social support is needed which can help early adult individuals to improve their psychological well-being, especially during times of crisis. This research aims to determine the relationship between peer social support and quarter life crisis in class XII teenagers at SMAN 1 Mande Cianjur in 2023. The method used is observational with a cross sectional design. This research involved 77 samples of class XII teenagers at SMAN 1 Mande Cianjur. This research data was obtained through the use of a questionnaire to obtain information about peer social support and quarter life crisis. The results of research on peer social support are low, medium and high peer social support, while for quarter life crisis, namely experiencing a quarter life crisis and not experiencing a quarter life crisis. The results of statistical analysis using the Spearman rank correlation test show that there is a significant relationship between social support from peers and the quarter life crisis (p value = 0.002), which is smaller than 0.05, so Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. Thus, it can be concluded that there is a relationship between social support from peers and quarter life crisis in class positive self, because the quarter life crisis period is a normal period experienced by every individual.